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Several people injured after 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Several people injured after 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Several people have sustained injuries at a hotel in the Aomori town of Hachinohe after a powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday. MORE..
India sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material
India sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material
The Indian Navy has deployed four more warships to support relief efforts in cyclone-hit regions of Sri Lanka as part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which aims to provide urgent Search & Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) aid. MORE..
Govt aims to ensure safety and security of every citizen – President
Govt aims to ensure safety and security of every citizen – President
The aim of the government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s east coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. MORE..
Politicians obstruct Grama Niladhari officers from independently carrying out relief operations - Union
Politicians obstruct Grama Niladhari officers from independently carrying out relief operations - Union
The Grama Niladhari Officers’ Alliance has threatened to resort to trade union action if Grama Niladhari officers are continuously obstructed from carrying out their duties independently during the relief distribution process for those affected by the disaster. MORE..
Pakistan sends 7.5 tons of additional relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Pakistan sends 7.5 tons of additional relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 7.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the National Disaster Management Authority said in a statement. MORE..
20 MT food aid from Australia and WFP arrives to support cyclone-affected communities
20 MT food aid from Australia and WFP arrives to support cyclone-affected communities
The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Australia, has dispatched a consignment of 20 metric tonnes of high-energy fortified biscuits to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
‘Help us build climate-resilient infrastructure’ – President urges Sri Lanka’s partners
‘Help us build climate-resilient infrastructure’ – President urges Sri Lanka’s partners
Sri Lanka is struggling to recover from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah even as it was trying to rebuild from a debt crisis and political turmoil, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Newsweek in an exclusive interview as he called for a new approach for debt-burdened countries vulnerable to climate change. MORE..
Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer arrested by Bribery Commission
Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer arrested by Bribery Commission
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department has been taken into custody on charges of accepting bribes. MORE..
PM assures full support to rebuild flood-hit Peradeniya University
PM assures full support to rebuild flood-hit Peradeniya University
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government stands ready to support rebuilding the University of Peradeniya after several of the facilities were damaged in recent floods. MORE..
Over 100,000 hectares of paddy fields damaged due to adverse weather
Over 100,000 hectares of paddy fields damaged due to adverse weather
Approximately 108,000 hectares of paddy, 6,600 hectares of maize, 6,143 hectares of up-country and low-country vegetables and 11,000 hectares of land used to cultivate other crops have been completely destroyed due to adverse weather conditions experienced in recent days. MORE..
President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) visited the Rendapola deadly landslide site in Welimada. MORE..
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Justice Yasantha Kodagoda has been sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..
Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini
Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini
In order to restore people’s lives back to normalcy, the government will provide necessary relief and assistance, and that the effective cooperation of officials at the divisional level is important to ensure that essential relief reaches the public promptly, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 – Minister
Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 – Minister
The government is hoping to restore public transport services by December 31, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has announced. MORE..
Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations
Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations
The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, the Sri Lanka Army said in a statement. MORE..
High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid
High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid
A high-level national committee has been appointed to ensure the proper coordination and distribution of foreign humanitarian aid received for the population affected by the recent flood disaster in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods
Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods
A decision has been taken to promptly provide all necessary facilities to the Kandy Court Complex that was damaged by recent floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Police uncover two firearms on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road
Police uncover two firearms on Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road
Two firearms have been taken into police custody near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road within the Valaichchenai Police Division. MORE..
Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka
Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka
Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 635, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
25% reduction in vegetable harvest in Nuwara Eliya due to adverse weather
25% reduction in vegetable harvest in Nuwara Eliya due to adverse weather
A special District Coordinating Committee meeting, convened today (08), to review the damage caused to the agricultural sector in the Nuwara Eliya District due to Cyclone Ditwah and to discuss the urgent measures required at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat. MORE..
Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables
Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables
Sri Lanka Police stated that a telecommunications service provider has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to inform the public about the risk of damage to telecommunication cables that have been exposed in several areas due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..
Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026
Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Tamim Rahman, a Bangladeshi national with British citizenship and the owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, be taken up again on January 7. MORE..