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Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, beginning the Russian leader’s first visit to old friend India since the start of the war in Ukraine nearly four years back. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka
IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating cyclone and severe flooding that has claimed lives and displaced thousands across the country. MORE..
PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens
PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government of Sri Lanka extends gratitude to the Tri-Forces, the Police, public officers, volunteer organisations, the public, and all foreign nations who have dedicated themselves to supporting the affected people. MORE..
Body of one of five missing navy personnel found
Body of one of five missing navy personnel found
The body of one of the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood mitigation operation in the Chalai area in Mullaitivu District has been recovered, Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath confirmed. MORE..
Chinese president extends condolences to Sri Lankan president over severe flooding
Chinese president extends condolences to Sri Lankan president over severe flooding
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the severe flooding that hit Sri Lanka. MORE..
Pakistan sends 80 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Pakistan sends 80 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched 80 tons of humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka through the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in coordination with SriLankan Airlines, as part of its continued support following the recent natural disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 481 in Sri Lanka
Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 481 in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported that 481 deaths have been recorded as at 06.00 p.m. today (04) as a result of the adverse weather conditions experienced across the country in recent days. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers likely in several provinces
Fairly heavy showers likely in several provinces
Several spells of showers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale district today (04), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region
China reported on Thursday a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country’s northwest that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and one district. MORE..
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo reopened
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo reopened
All institutions affiliated to the National Zoological Department, which were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah,’ have been reopened to the public. MORE..
President urges long-term solutions for disaster-prone area residents
President urges long-term solutions for disaster-prone area residents
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised the officials of the Home Development Authority to identify full and semi -damaged houses according to the proper methodology and to prepare a special technique to efficiently obtain the correct data required for compensation. MORE..
Purification of flood-affected wells commences across districts
Purification of flood-affected wells commences across districts
The Water Resources Board has initiated measures to decontaminate wells damaged by recent floods to make them safe for use again. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives essential relief supplies for cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims from JICA
Sri Lanka receives essential relief supplies for cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims from JICA
A significant consignment of emergency relief items donated by the Government of Japan has been officially handed over to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ongoing response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Hotline introduced to report crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Hotline introduced to report crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a hotline for farmers affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to report damages to crops. MORE..
President pays final respects to helicopter pilot killed in flood rescue mission
President pays final respects to helicopter pilot killed in flood rescue mission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respect to the remains of SLAF Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech be considered for rejection. MORE..
Expressway toll waiver suspended
Expressway toll waiver suspended
Motorists using expressways will be required to pay the relevant toll once again after the Road Development Authority has announced the removal of the waiver given during the last few days owing to adverse weather conditions. MORE..
CHEC Port City Colombo deploys full disaster-response fleet to Central Province
CHEC Port City Colombo deploys full disaster-response fleet to Central Province
The CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has swiftly deployed its full fleet of disaster-response machinery, in response to the urgent need to restore access to communities affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah.’ MORE..
Uva state officials pledge one day’s salary for reconstruction efforts
Uva state officials pledge one day’s salary for reconstruction efforts
State officials attached to the Uva Province have collectively decided to donate their one day’s salary to support reconstruction efforts in the wake of recent disaster damage. MORE..
CEB worker engaged in restoring electricity in Hettipola dies after being electrocuted
CEB worker engaged in restoring electricity in Hettipola dies after being electrocuted
A worker of the Ceylon Electricity Board, who was engaged in restoring the electricity system damaged due to the adverse weather conditions, has died after being electrocuted in Hettipola. MORE..
Extensive damage to roads, bridges, rail tracks and tanks due to Cyclone Ditwah, 246 roads restored
Extensive damage to roads, bridges, rail tracks and tanks due to Cyclone Ditwah, 246 roads restored
Widespread destruction has been reported across multiple sectors in Sri Lanka due to the recent adverse weather conditions, according to the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi. MORE..
U.S. transfers fourth former Coast Guard Cutter to Sri Lanka Navy
U.S. transfers fourth former Coast Guard Cutter to Sri Lanka Navy
The United States has transferred a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USCGC EX-DECISIVE, to the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony held in Baltimore. MORE..