ADB announces US$ 3 million emergency grant for Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$ 3 million disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka to support ongoing operations across the island in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
- Development partners pledge support for Sri Lanka’s relief and recovery efforts
- ADB announces US$ 3 million emergency grant for Sri Lanka
- 28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations
- Authorities reopen Pahala Kadugannawa section of Kandy-Colombo road
- ADB approves US$100 million loan to advance Sri Lanka’s power sector reforms
- Two hacked to death in Norochcholai
- Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China
- Japan sends medical team to disaster-stricken Sri Lanka
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Japan sends medical team to disaster-stricken Sri Lanka
Japan’s overseas aid agency has sent a medical team to Sri Lanka to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China
The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced. MORE..
Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka
The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia’s response to the impacts of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to $3.5 million. MORE..
Two hacked to death in Norochcholai
Two individuals have been hacked to death by a youth in Norochcholai, police stated. MORE..
ADB approves US$100 million loan to advance Sri Lanka’s power sector reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday announced a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka’s push to strengthen and modernize its power sector. MORE..
Authorities reopen Pahala Kadugannawa section of Kandy-Colombo road
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been temporarily closed from the Pahala Kadugannawa area once again, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
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28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations
A total of 28,500 tri-forces personnel have been deployed for rescue operations and to restore normalcy to public life, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has announced. MORE..
Development partners pledge support for Sri Lanka’s relief and recovery efforts
The Ministry of Finance convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners and international lending agencies to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate assistance for national relief, rescue and restoration efforts. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo main road reopened for traffic
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been reopened for vehicular traffic, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Pakistan sends fresh relief cargo and Elite Rescue Team to Sri Lanka
A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka last evening. The consignment was formally received by Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku and handed over by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo. MORE..
Sri Pada Pilgrimage season begins today
The annual Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) Pilgrimage season begins today. more..
Govt remains committed to ensuring relief reaches all affected communities without delays – President
The government remains committed to ensuring relief reaches to all affected communities without any financial delays, the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Showers above 75 mm likely in some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Several spells of showers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota and Matale districts today (04). MORE..
19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Management Committee of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established on the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assist the country’s recovery following Cyclone Ditwah, met this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
US provides life-saving assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The United States says it is providing $2 million in emergency life-saving assistance for people in need in Sri Lanka in response to the severe impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China
The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo announced. MORE..
Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ in Sri Lanka
The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia’s response to the impacts of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to $3.5 million. MORE..
Two hacked to death in Norochcholai
Two individuals have been hacked to death by a youth in Norochcholai, police stated. MORE..
ADB approves US$100 million loan to advance Sri Lanka’s power sector reforms
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday announced a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka’s push to strengthen and modernize its power sector. MORE..
Authorities reopen Pahala Kadugannawa section of Kandy-Colombo road
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been temporarily closed from the Pahala Kadugannawa area once again, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations
A total of 28,500 tri-forces personnel have been deployed for rescue operations and to restore normalcy to public life, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has announced. MORE..
Development partners pledge support for Sri Lanka’s relief and recovery efforts
The Ministry of Finance convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners and international lending agencies to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate assistance for national relief, rescue and restoration efforts. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo main road reopened for traffic
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been reopened for vehicular traffic, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Pakistan sends fresh relief cargo and Elite Rescue Team to Sri Lanka
A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka last evening. The consignment was formally received by Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku and handed over by the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Colombo. MORE..
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YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban
Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days. MORE..
Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up
Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where competition is expected to intensify. MORE..
Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms
Starlink announced emergency relief measures for communities in Indonesia and Sri Lanka devastated by severe flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Russia’s state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported. MORE..
Entertainment
Netflix hits back at Diddy’s criticism of ‘shameful’ documentary
Netflix has insisted its new documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs, produced by rapper 50 Cent, is “not a hit piece or an act of retribution”, following criticism from the jailed former hip-hop mogul. MORE..
Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ hits US$556m box office worldwide, highest-grossing animated movie in China
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Walt Disney’s animated Zootopia 2 racked up an estimated US$556 million in global ticket sales over the US Thanksgiving weekend, providing a strong kickoff to Hollywood’s crucial holiday moviegoing season. MORE..
Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88
“What’s it about?” was a frequent response from bemused theatre-goers to “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead”, Tom Stoppard’s first stage triumph. MORE..
Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has married his partner Jodie Haydon, becoming the country’s first leader to marry while in office. MORE..
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Sports
Pakistan Cricket Team to tour Sri Lanka in January
The Pakistan National Team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in January to play a three-match T20I series. MORE..
Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final
Chasing a modest target of 115, Pakistan completed the task in 18.4 overs despite a brief middle-order delay. MORE..
T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan restricts Sri Lanka to 114
Sri Lanka, having been invited to bat first by Pakistan, posted a total of 114 runs in their allotted 20 overs in the final of the T20I Tri-Series. MORE..
Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final
Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first against Sri Lanka in the final of the home T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims
The Sri Lankan cricket team, which is currently participating in a tri-series tournament in Pakistan, has decided to donate tour money and match fees from the series to support those affected floods and landslides in Sri Lanka. MORE..
