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King Charles III expresses condolences to victims of recent Asian floods
King Charles III expresses condolences to victims of recent Asian floods
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the British Royal Family has released a message from King Charles III expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the people of South and Southeast Asia affected by the recent devastating storms and floods. MORE..
Athurugiriya entrance of Southern Expressway reopens
Athurugiriya entrance of Southern Expressway reopens
The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, which was closed due to flooding caused by adverse weather, has now been reopened. MORE..
Telethon raises over MVR 11.4 million so far for Sri Lanka relief
Telethon raises over MVR 11.4 million so far for Sri Lanka relief
Over MVR 11.4 million has been donated to the nationwide telethon organised by Maldivian media outlets to assist Sri Lanka as the country grapples with severe flooding and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Police issue notice to relief teams assisting disaster victims
Police issue notice to relief teams assisting disaster victims
Sri Lanka Police have stated that the presence of a large number of relief teams in disaster-hit areas is impeding ongoing road restoration efforts. MORE..
Govt. introduces disaster relief cargo clearance procedure for overseas donors
Govt. introduces disaster relief cargo clearance procedure for overseas donors
The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a simplified procedure for cargo clearance of essential goods donated by overseas donors for flood-affected communities, exempting all import taxes and levies. MORE..
Kelani River water levels receding – Irrigation Department
Kelani River water levels receding – Irrigation Department
The Department of Irrigation announces that the water level of the Kelani River is currently receding. MORE..
Limited train services to operate today – Railway Department
Limited train services to operate today – Railway Department
The Department of Railways has announced that main line train services will operate only up to Ambepussa today (02). MORE..
India rejects reports of airspace denial to Pakistan for Sri Lanka aid flight
India rejects reports of airspace denial to Pakistan for Sri Lanka aid flight
India has granted rapid clearance for Pakistan’s aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, firmly rejecting “baseless and misleading” claims circulating in Pakistani media that New Delhi had denied permission to use its airspace. MORE..
Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural Pennsylvania planning commission meeting to protest a proposed data center they feared would carve up their farmland and upend the quiet rhythms of their valley. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Southern provinces, today (02), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain
Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain
The pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in Lunuwila last afternoon (30) while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather conditions has been posthumously promoted by the Sri Lanka Air Force. MORE..
Individual killed in shooting in China Bay
Individual killed in shooting in China Bay
An individual is reported dead in a shooting incident within the China Bay Police Division in Trincomalee this evening (01). MORE..
Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390
Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 390, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
President AKD and Indian PM Modi hold phone conversation over ongoing disaster relief operation
President AKD and Indian PM Modi hold phone conversation over ongoing disaster relief operation
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01). MORE..
China announces US$ 1 mln cash donation and RMB 10 mln worth of relief supplies to Sri Lanka
China announces US$ 1 mln cash donation and RMB 10 mln worth of relief supplies to Sri Lanka
The government of China has announced a donation of USD 1 million in cash for on-going disaster relief operations in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025
Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025, compared to the month of October, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
UK pledges US$ 890,000 for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief operation
UK pledges US$ 890,000 for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief operation
The British government has announced that it will provide US$ 890,000 (£675,000) worth of urgent humanitarian support for Sri Lanka. MORE..
Tri-Force personnel continue nationwide disaster rescue and relief operations
Tri-Force personnel continue nationwide disaster rescue and relief operations
Sri Lanka’s tri-forces have intensified rescue and relief operations across the country as heavy rains and rising flood levels impacted the livelihoods of thousands of families. MORE..
Pakistan helicopter used to evacuate stranded family from Kotikawatta
Pakistan helicopter used to evacuate stranded family from Kotikawatta
A Pakistan helicopter has been used to rescue a stranded family, including a 7-month-old infant from a rooftop of a house in Kotikawatta. MORE..
Agriculture Ministry issues notice on transportation of vegetables
Agriculture Ministry issues notice on transportation of vegetables
Vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and beans are currently being received in significant quantities at the economic centers in Welimada, Keppetipola and other areas in the Badulla District, which is a major vegetable-producing region, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. MORE..
Management Committee appointed for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Management Committee appointed for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which aims to rebuild the country after the immense damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwa’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history. MORE..
Necessary steps taken under emergency regulations - Essential Services Commissioner General
Necessary steps taken under emergency regulations - Essential Services Commissioner General
The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services is taking necessary decisions under emergency regulations, to deal with the on-going disaster situation in the country, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, the Commissioner General of Essential Services said. MORE..
Govt to launch robust post-disaster rebuilding fund backed by broad stakeholder support
Govt to launch robust post-disaster rebuilding fund backed by broad stakeholder support
The government has decided to initiate a medium and long-term recovery programme, integrating both the public and private sectors, to mobilise resources for rebuilding the country’s essential infrastructure, such as highways and irrigation systems damaged by the recent disaster. MORE..
Water level of Kelani River receding at Hanwella and several locations
Water level of Kelani River receding at Hanwella and several locations
The water level of the Kelani River is receding at several locations according to the latest assessment made by the Department of Irrigation. MORE..
China announces emergency assistance for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
China announces emergency assistance for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The people of China share the grief of those affected by the severe floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which have caused substantial casualties and extensive property damage in Sri Lanka in recent days, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo said. MORE..