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DMT fully restores driving license related services
DMT fully restores driving license related services
Driving license services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have now been fully restored. MORE..
Over 4kg of ICE found during special operation in Beruwala
Over 4kg of ICE found during special operation in Beruwala
Over 4 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine have been seized during a special search operation conducted on the Light House Island, Beruwala today (02). MORE..
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people across the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka sees record tourist arrivals in November 2025
Sri Lanka sees record tourist arrivals in November 2025
A total of 212,906 tourists have arrived in the country in the month of November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
UAE relief mission lands in Sri Lanka with essential supplies
UAE relief mission lands in Sri Lanka with essential supplies
A humanitarian relief shipment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Sri Lanka today (02) to support communities severely affected by the recent disaster. MORE..
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in Sri Lanka
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in Sri Lanka
The World Health Organization has provided emergency funding of USD 175,000 to support essential health services in Sri Lanka as the country faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by cyclonic storm “Ditwah”. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 465
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 465
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 465, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Northeast monsoon conditions gradually establishing; Showers expected to increase
Northeast monsoon conditions gradually establishing; Showers expected to increase
The Northeast monsoon condition is expected to gradually establish over the island during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Office train operations disrupted due to lack of power sets in Colombo
Office train operations disrupted due to lack of power sets in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Association states that office train operations have been significantly disrupted due to the inability to bring 39 train power sets to Colombo for service as a result of recent landslides and flooding in the country. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts extended
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in six districts has been extended. MORE..
Public urged to use water sparingly
Public urged to use water sparingly
The general public has been urged to use water sparingly, as some water supply systems in Kandy, Puttalam, Kurunegala and several areas are not operating at full capacity, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
Several services at Mahiyanganaya Hospital to resume tomorrow
Several services at Mahiyanganaya Hospital to resume tomorrow
Cleaning operations have commenced at the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media confirmed. MORE..
Several wildlife parks and guest houses to reopen tomorrow
Several wildlife parks and guest houses to reopen tomorrow
Several wildlife national parks and guest houses within the national parks that were closed due to adverse weather conditions will reopen tomorrow (03), the Ministry of Environment has announced. MORE..
Ex-Minister C.B. Rathnayake remanded
Ex-Minister C.B. Rathnayake remanded
Former Minister CB Rathnayake, who was arrested earlier today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Amount provided to restore landslide or flood-hit houses to habitable condition increased
Amount provided to restore landslide or flood-hit houses to habitable condition increased
The government has decided to increase the amount provided to residents to restore each landslide or flood-hit houses to a habitable and hygienic condition from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. MORE..
More than 1,300 dead in recent floods in South and South East Asia as rescue efforts intensify
More than 1,300 dead in recent floods in South and South East Asia as rescue efforts intensify
Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,300 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with more than 800 people missing. MORE..
Water level of Kelani River dropped to minor flood level
Water level of Kelani River dropped to minor flood level
The water level of the Kelani River has now dropped to a minor flood level, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
Final rites of 31 individuals died following landslide in Udaththawa performed
Final rites of 31 individuals died following landslide in Udaththawa performed
A total of 31 individuals belonging to 13 families died in a landslide reported in a village in Udaththawa, Kandy. MORE..
| December 2, 2025 3:56 pm
275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwah, UN estimates
275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwah, UN estimates
Over 275,000 children are estimated to have been affected due to the widespread floods and devastating landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in recent days, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). MORE..
Remaining A/L Exam subjects to be held in early January – Education Ministry
Remaining A/L Exam subjects to be held in early January – Education Ministry
The remaining subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, which could not be held due to the adverse weather conditions in the country, will be conducted in early January 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
Phone numbers introduced to report trees that pose risk to public
Phone numbers introduced to report trees that pose risk to public
The State Timber Corporation (STC), operating under the Ministry of Environment, has introduced several phone numbers for the general public to report trees that need to be felled due to road blockages or the potential risk of future tragedies arising from the prevailing disaster situation in the country. MORE..
Chilaw Hospital OPD to reopen tomorrow
Chilaw Hospital OPD to reopen tomorrow
The Ministry of Health has taken steps to reopen the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Chilaw District General Hospital from tomorrow (03). MORE..
Woman who attempted to commit suicide by jumping into Malwathu Oya rescued
Woman who attempted to commit suicide by jumping into Malwathu Oya rescued
A woman, who attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the Malwathu Oya in Anuradhapura has been rescued. MORE..
US Special Envoy for South Asia discusses ongoing rescue and relief efforts with President
US Special Envoy for South Asia discusses ongoing rescue and relief efforts with President
United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor has spoken to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pertaining to the ongoing rescue and relief operation following Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Steps taken to provide compensation to farmers promptly for crop damage
Steps taken to provide compensation to farmers promptly for crop damage
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has taken steps to expedite the compensation process for crop damage owing to the severe adverse weather conditions and the resulting floods experienced across the country. MORE..