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Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses only in areas with suspended train services – SLTB

Train season tickets valid on SLTB buses only in areas with suspended train services – SLTB

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that passengers holding train monthly season tickets will be permitted to travel on SLTB buses only in areas where train services have been restricted or suspended. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  10:46 am
Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

Death toll from devastating Indonesia floods passes 900

The death toll in Indonesia from recent flooding has passed 900, with hundreds still missing. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  10:08 am
Myanmar military aircraft carrying relief supplies arrives in Sri Lanka

Myanmar military aircraft carrying relief supplies arrives in Sri Lanka

A Myanmar military aircraft carrying relief supplies has arrived at the Katunayake Air Force Base to support Sri Lankans affected by the recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..

video | December 7, 2025  9:44 am
New hotline introduced for public to report essential service disruptions

New hotline introduced for public to report essential service disruptions

The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) has officially introduced a dedicated Speed Dial Number – ‘1904’ to rapidly report complaints and difficulties related to the accessibility of essential services across the country. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  8:58 am
Major reservoirs still spilling; Reconstruction works underway – Irrigation Dept

Major reservoirs still spilling; Reconstruction works underway – Irrigation Dept

The Irrigation Department’s 30 main reservoirs and more than 39 medium-sized reservoirs are currently spilling, Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D. Herath said. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  7:55 am
At least 23 people dead after fire at nightclub in Goa, India

At least 23 people dead after fire at nightclub in Goa, India

At least 23 people have been killed after a fire at a nightclub in Goa, India. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  6:42 am
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| December 7, 2025  6:27 am
India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

India caps airfares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day

India capped airfares on Saturday as hundreds of passengers gathered outside Bengaluru and Mumbai airports after IndiGo cancelled 385 flights on the fifth day of a crisis at the country’s biggest airline that has crippled air travel. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  10:08 pm
One person killed in shooting in Dehiwala

One person killed in shooting in Dehiwala

A 34-year-old person has been shot and killed near the ‘A Quarters Ground’ area in Dehiwala this evening (6), police said. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  9:46 pm
Death toll from adverse weather rises to 618 with 209 still missing

Death toll from adverse weather rises to 618 with 209 still missing

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 618 as at 8.00 p.m. today (06), according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  8:44 pm
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas further extended

Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas further extended

The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in five districts has been extended. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  7:28 pm
Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including three children

Shooting at South African bar leaves 11 dead, including three children

At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three-year-old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said, adding that a manhunt was launched for three suspects who were not identified. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  6:30 pm
Ninth Indian emergency relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka

Ninth Indian emergency relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka

The ninth consignment of humanitarian assistance from India, dispatched under India’s “Operation Sagar Bandhu”, reached the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (06). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  6:17 pm
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that the Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  4:52 pm
Chinese companies donate Rs. 19.5 million for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief

Chinese companies donate Rs. 19.5 million for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to LKR 19.5 million, made possible through the generous contributions of Chinese companies operating in the country. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  4:17 pm
India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts

India backs Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery efforts

A top Indian diplomat on Saturday briefed Sri Lankan corporate leaders about New Delhi’s “response and continued commitment” to the cyclone-hit island nation in its resurgence from the disaster that has claimed over 600 lives so far. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  4:03 pm
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611

Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 611

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country over the past few days has climbed to 611, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  3:43 pm
President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes

President briefs Malwathu Chapter Mahanayake Thera on disaster relief programmes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya this morning (06) and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  3:27 pm
Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients

Former UK doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients

British prosecutors on Friday announced charges against a former doctor for multiple alleged sexual offences involving patients, including child sexual offences. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  3:11 pm
71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya

71 reservoirs overflow; DMC warns of minor flooding in Malwathu Oya

The Irrigation Department reports that a total of 71 reservoirs, including 36 major reservoirs, are currently spilling. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  3:06 pm
Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu dispatches relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday flagged off a ship laden with relief material including 300 MT rice to the cyclone ‘Ditwah’-ravaged Sri Lanka. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  2:09 pm
Advisory issued for severe lightning

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  1:41 pm
Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

Suspect wanted for multiple murders nabbed with ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

A suspect linked to several major criminal offences including murders has been arrested following a raid carried out by officers of the Thalangama Police Station. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  1:32 pm
Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka

Swiss disaster relief aircraft arrives in Sri Lanka

An aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief aid from Switzerland arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, this morning (06). MORE..

| December 6, 2025  12:54 pm
Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada

Police issue safety advisory for pilgrims visiting Sri Pada

The Police Headquarters has issued a safety advisory regarding the protection of pilgrims visiting Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), following concerns over geo-instability along one of the main access routes. MORE..

| December 6, 2025  12:37 pm