The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million (LKR 1.38 billion) from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on 28 November. MORE..
The Registrar General’s Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the necessary legal provisions have been implemented to register the deaths of individuals who died or went missing due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
The Department of Irrigation reports that water levels in several major reservoirs across the country are being further reduced in response to rainfall forecasts for the coming days. MORE..
A MI-17 helicopter provided by the Indian government arrived at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base in Katunayake at 11.50 a.m. today (09), following the return of two previously deployed MI-17 helicopters to India for essential maintenance. MORE..
The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
International airlines expect to transport a record 5.2 billion passengers in 2026 despite global headwinds affecting the sector, the industry’s trade association said on Tuesday. MORE..
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka yet again at a time of need. MORE..
The Indian Army has stepped up its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, accelerating bridge restoration work and expanding medical support under Operation Sagar Bandhu. MORE..
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) reports that about 15,000 landslide-prone locations have been identified across the country, and nearly 5,000 families residing in those high-risk areas have already been relocated. MORE..
Google and Apple have long existed as polar opposites, each ruling over their tech kingdoms with little interest in cooperation. MORE..
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Western and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala district, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka (COSL) has issued a warning regarding the potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters housing individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 639, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) states that information is currently being collected regarding vehicles destroyed and damaged due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. MORE..
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days caused by Cyclone Ditwah has increased to 638 as of today (09), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
A Yellow Anaconda hatchling has reportedly gone missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens. MORE..
A total of 143.03 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s coastline have been polluted due to heavy flooding caused by the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). MORE..
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Dec 9, as the South-east Asian neighbours both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty. MORE..
The National Audit Office is scheduled to conduct a total of 3,508 audits in 2026. MORE..
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an alleged corruption charge. MORE..
The State of Qatar has underscored its commitment to continuing its humanitarian role and supporting its partners in Sri Lanka to ensure an effective and sustainable response to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
An accident occurred when a car collided with a train at the Piyadigama railway crossing in Galle. MORE..
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has urged the government to introduce an immediate concessional relief programme for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster situation. MORE..
The European Union has released €1.8 million in emergency assistance for Sri Lanka, in response to the devastating landslide and floods in recent days. MORE..
Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, the co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Gin Oya in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has stated in court that both the main pilot and he realized there was a technical defect in the aircraft before it crashed. MORE..
US President Donald Trump expects Cambodia and Thailand to “fully honor” their ceasefire commitments following renewed clashes along their disputed border that has forced thousands of people to flee, a senior administration official said on Monday (Dec 8). MORE..
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicle registrations recorded so far this year (2025), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has stated. MORE..
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall above 100 millimeters over the next 24 hours in parts of the island. MORE..
US President Donald Trump has warned that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and fertiliser from Canada, as trade talks with both countries continue without major progress. MORE..
Thilina Madushanka has been appointed as the Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Ada Derana reporter said.
A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta on Tuesday, an official said on Tuesday, with 20 people confirmed dead. MORE..
The general public has been requested not to be misled by fraudulent messages and to refrain from sharing personal information with individuals who claimed to be involved in programmes to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
An estimated 2.3 million people – more than half of them women – were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. MORE..
One of India’s most recognisable films, 3 Idiots, is set for a sequel nearly 15 years after it first arrived in cinemas. MORE..
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed above the 22,000-point mark after gaining more than 430 points during today’s trading. MORE..
Australia at midnight (1300 GMT) on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook. MORE..
The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka due to the severe disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 5,000, according to the latest report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..
A sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir has been opened due to rains in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen for academic activities on Tuesday (16), the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has instructed District Secretaries to evacuate people living in landslide-prone areas in the districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, and Matale to designated safe centers. MORE..
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of the former Assistant Government Analyst, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on corruption charges, until December 22. MORE..
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will resume on January 12, 2026. MORE..
A youth has been murdered with a sharp weapon in the Walana Road area of the Panadura South Police Division, according to police. MORE..
The Department of Railways has announced that several office trains on the main line will resume operations tomorrow (10). MORE..
A total of 17 Navy officers and 2,069 senior and junior sailors have been promoted to their next rank in view of Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. MORE..
Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). MORE..
Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, Thai army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree said on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement. MORE..
The Department of Irrigation has announced that water levels in all reservoirs across the island are returning to normal. MORE..
