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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..

| December 2, 2025  10:04 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  9:53 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  9:13 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  9:04 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  8:08 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  8:06 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  7:25 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  7:02 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  6:45 am
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..

| December 2, 2025  6:30 am
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..

| December 1, 2025  10:30 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  10:04 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  9:46 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  9:12 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  8:57 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  8:33 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  8:21 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  7:59 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  7:54 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  7:21 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  7:11 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  6:59 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  6:42 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  6:19 pm
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..

| December 1, 2025  6:19 pm