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Over 13,500 businesses affected by adverse weather - Ministry
Over 13,500 businesses affected by adverse weather - Ministry
The Ministry of Industry and Enterprise Development has reported that the Industry Disaster Support Center (IDSC) has received data on 13,698 businesses affected by the recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. MORE..
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 Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts. MORE..
Authorities aim to clear flood-generated waste in Colombo suburbs within 10 days
Authorities aim to clear flood-generated waste in Colombo suburbs within 10 days
The Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Thilak Hewawasam, stated that authorities expect to completely remove accumulated garbage in the flood-affected suburbs of Colombo, following Cyclone Ditwah, within approximately 10 days. MORE..
Special festive advance granted to public officials
Special festive advance granted to public officials
A circular has been issued to provide a special advance payment of up to Rs. 4,000 to public officials in view of the festive season. MORE..
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, despite Trump’s ceasefire claim
Thailand’s leader vowed to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets on Saturday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had brokered a ceasefire. MORE..
Chilaw General Hospital flood damage exceeds Rs. 1,200M: Minister
Chilaw General Hospital flood damage exceeds Rs. 1,200M: Minister
The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, stated that the Chilaw General Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, has sustained damages exceeding Rs. 1,200 million. MORE..
Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
Govt plans compensation or land allocation for people in landslide-hit areas
The Land Commissioner General’s Department (LCGD) has initiated measures to conduct a survey of lands affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with particular attention to areas impacted by landslides in Sri Lanka. MORE..
36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
36 major reservoirs across Sri Lanka continue to spill - Irrigation Dept
The Irrigation Department has reported that 36 major reservoirs and over 46 medium-sized reservoirs across the country are currently spilling, according to Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D. Herath. MORE..
US envoy nominee flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms
US envoy nominee flags China concerns, backs Sri Lanka reforms
American President Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador to Sri Lanka told lawmakers that Washington will prioritise maritime security, economic reforms and countering China’s growing footprint in the Indian Ocean nation, as Sri Lanka seeks recovery from its 2022 economic crisis and a devastating cyclone this year. MORE..
Nobel Peace Prize committee condemns “brutal” arrest of Iranian laureate Narges Mohammadi
Nobel Peace Prize committee condemns “brutal” arrest of Iranian laureate Narges Mohammadi
Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was arrested in a “brutal” manner in Iran and must be released immediately, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, said on Friday. MORE..
Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses
Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy formally renewed the Bilateral Agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between the two countries yesterday (12) in Rome, Italy. MORE..
US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R&D cooperation & investment opportunities
US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R&D cooperation & investment opportunities
A discussion recently took place between US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, and Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology, Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, at the US Embassy in Colombo. MORE..
Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts
Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts
The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently paid his respects to the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. MORE..
Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025
Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025
Sri Lanka recorded USD 673.4 million in workers’ remittances in November 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM’s request – Speaker
Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM’s request – Speaker
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on 18 December 2025, at 9.30 a.m., Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (12). MORE..
26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya
26 arrested after police raid drug-fuelled party in Theldeniya
A total of 26 suspects—22 men and four women—were arrested by Theldeniya Police after an illegal “Facebook party” was raided, during which a quantity of illicit narcotics was seized. MORE..
Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt fighting, Trump says
Thailand and Cambodia agree to halt fighting, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has said the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will halt fighting “effective this evening”. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, Central, and North-Western Provinces. MORE..
Thai PM says no ceasefire yet in Cambodia conflict after phone call with Trump
Thai PM says no ceasefire yet in Cambodia conflict after phone call with Trump
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed on Friday that there was no ceasefire yet with Cambodia and said he had spoken by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump and told him Bangkok was not the aggressor in the conflict with its neighbour. MORE..
CEO of insurance company granted bail over bribery incident
CEO of insurance company granted bail over bribery incident
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an insurance company arrested in connection with a bribery incident involving a former Assistant Government Analyst, who is currently in remand custody. MORE..
Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded
Former Beliatta PS Chairman remanded
The former Chairman of the Beliatta Pradeshiya Sabha, Cyril Munasinghe, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission this morning (12), has been remanded until December 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala granted bail
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala granted bail
Former Speaker and NPP Parliamentarian Asoka Ranwala, who was arrested over the vehicular collision at Sapugaskanda last night (11), has been granted bail, according to the Police Spokesman. MORE..
Budget defeated at NPP-held Ratnapura MC
Budget defeated at NPP-held Ratnapura MC
The maiden 2026 budget of the Ratnapura Municipal Council, which is under the control of the National People’s Power (NPP), has been defeated by a majority of a single vote. MORE..
Wijeyadasa to be appointed SLFP Senior Vice President
Wijeyadasa to be appointed SLFP Senior Vice President
Former Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, is slated to be appointed as a Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). MORE..
| December 12, 2025 5:25 pm
Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC
Houses completely destroyed by adverse weather exceeds 5,700 - DMC
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that more than 5,700 houses have been completely destroyed due to the severe adverse weather conditions experienced recently across the country. MORE..