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Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm predicted for Northern and North-Central provinces
The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12
A/L exam to resume on Jan. 12
The Ministry of Education has announced that the 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will resume on January 12, 2026. MORE..
Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies
Another Indian relief aircraft arrives with bailey bridge and medical supplies
Another aircraft carrying a consignment of disaster relief humanitarian aid from India arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon (09). MORE..
9,926 schools to reopen on Tuesday, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
9,926 schools to reopen on Tuesday, 147 to remain closed - Education Ministry
All schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen for academic activities on Tuesday (16), the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe has announced. MORE..
ASPI gains 439 points during today’s trading
ASPI gains 439 points during today’s trading
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed above the 22,000-point mark after gaining more than 430 points during today’s trading. MORE..
Sluice gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened
Sluice gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir opened
A sluice gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir has been opened due to rains in catchment areas, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..
President Anura Kumara expresses gratitude to Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara expresses gratitude to Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka yet again at a time of need. MORE..
223,000 motorcycles, 55,000 cars and 13,000 three-wheelers registered in 2025 – DMT
223,000 motorcycles, 55,000 cars and 13,000 three-wheelers registered in 2025 – DMT
Motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicle registrations recorded so far this year (2025), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has stated. MORE..
Qatar underscores commitment to continue humanitarian role in Sri Lanka
Qatar underscores commitment to continue humanitarian role in Sri Lanka
The State of Qatar has underscored its commitment to continuing its humanitarian role and supporting its partners in Sri Lanka to ensure an effective and sustainable response to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Yellow anaconda hatchling goes missing from Dehiwala Zoo
Yellow anaconda hatchling goes missing from Dehiwala Zoo
A Yellow Anaconda hatchling has reportedly gone missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens. MORE..
UN pledges US$4.5 million to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
UN pledges US$4.5 million to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million (LKR 1.38 billion) from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on 28 November. MORE..
Over 2,000 Navy personnel promoted in view of Navy’s 75th anniversary
Over 2,000 Navy personnel promoted in view of Navy’s 75th anniversary
A total of 17 Navy officers and 2,069 senior and junior sailors have been promoted to their next rank in view of Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th anniversary celebrations. MORE..
India deploys another helicopter for disaster rescue operations in Sri Lanka
India deploys another helicopter for disaster rescue operations in Sri Lanka
A MI-17 helicopter provided by the Indian government arrived at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base in Katunayake at 11.50 a.m. today (09), following the return of two previously deployed MI-17 helicopters to India for essential maintenance. MORE..
Thailand-Cambodia fighting spreads along contested border as civilian toll rises
Thailand-Cambodia fighting spreads along contested border as civilian toll rises
Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Dec 9, as the South-east Asian neighbours both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty. MORE..
Special mobile service to assist owners of disaster-damaged vehicles: DMT
Special mobile service to assist owners of disaster-damaged vehicles: DMT
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) states that information is currently being collected regarding vehicles destroyed and damaged due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah 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 Sabaragamuwa, Western and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala district, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 638
Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 638
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days caused by Cyclone Ditwah has increased to 638 as of today (09), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Health officials warn of potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters
Health officials warn of potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka (COSL) has issued a warning regarding the potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters housing individuals affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
One-fifth of Sri Lanka inundated by cyclone Ditwah - UNDP analysis
One-fifth of Sri Lanka inundated by cyclone Ditwah - UNDP analysis
An estimated 2.3 million people – more than half of them women – were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. MORE..
Former Assistant Government Analyst further remanded
Former Assistant Government Analyst further remanded
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of the former Assistant Government Analyst, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on corruption charges, until December 22. MORE..
Over 5,000 houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka by Cyclone Ditwah
Over 5,000 houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka by Cyclone Ditwah
The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka due to the severe disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 5,000, according to the latest report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi granted bail
Former Chairman of SLBFE Mohammed Hilmi granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), Mohammed Hilmi who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an alleged corruption charge. MORE..
New Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya appointed
New Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya appointed
Thilina Madushanka has been appointed as the Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Ada Derana reporter said.
NBRO extends landslide warnings, identifies 15,000 high-risk areas
NBRO extends landslide warnings, identifies 15,000 high-risk areas
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) reports that about 15,000 landslide-prone locations have been identified across the country, and nearly 5,000 families residing in those high-risk areas have already been relocated. MORE..
Indian Army speeds up bridge repairs, medical aid in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu
Indian Army speeds up bridge repairs, medical aid in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu
The Indian Army has stepped up its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, accelerating bridge restoration work and expanding medical support under Operation Sagar Bandhu. MORE..