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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..
Youth murdered with sharp weapon over financial dispute in Panadura
Youth murdered with sharp weapon over financial dispute in Panadura
A youth has been murdered with a sharp weapon in the Walana Road area of the Panadura South Police Division, according to police. MORE..
Irrigation Dept. lowers several reservoir water levels ahead of expected rainfall
Irrigation Dept. lowers several reservoir water levels ahead of expected rainfall
The Department of Irrigation reports that water levels in several major reservoirs across the country are being further reduced in response to rainfall forecasts for the coming days. MORE..
Trump warns of new tariffs on India, says they should not “Dump Rice” in US
Trump warns of new tariffs on India, says they should not “Dump Rice” in US
US President Donald Trump has warned that he may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, especially on rice imports from India and fertiliser from Canada, as trade talks with both countries continue without major progress. MORE..
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall above 100 mm
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall above 100 mm
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for heavy rainfall above 100 millimeters over the next 24 hours in parts of the island. MORE..
Measures implemented to register deaths of persons reported dead or missing after Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Measures implemented to register deaths of persons reported dead or missing after Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Registrar General’s Department of Sri Lanka has announced that the necessary legal provisions have been implemented to register the deaths of individuals who died or went missing due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts
Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in four districts
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has instructed District Secretaries to evacuate people living in landslide-prone areas in the districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, and Matale to designated safe centers. MORE..
Trump urges Cambodia, Thailand to honour ceasefire as fighting reignites
Trump urges Cambodia, Thailand to honour ceasefire as fighting reignites
US President Donald Trump expects Cambodia and Thailand to “fully honor” their ceasefire commitments following renewed clashes along their disputed border that has forced thousands of people to flee, a senior administration official said on Monday (Dec 8). MORE..
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 million towards ongoing recovery efforts
Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 million towards ongoing recovery efforts
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation has extended a financial contribution of Rs. 250 million towards national recovery efforts following the recent disaster. MORE..
Several people injured after 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Several people injured after 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits Japan
Several people have sustained injuries at a hotel in the Aomori town of Hachinohe after a powerful 7. 6-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan on Monday. MORE..
India sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material
India sends four additional warships to Sri Lanka with 1,000 tons of relief material
The Indian Navy has deployed four more warships to support relief efforts in cyclone-hit regions of Sri Lanka as part of the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, which aims to provide urgent Search & Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) aid. MORE..
Govt aims to ensure safety and security of every citizen – President
Govt aims to ensure safety and security of every citizen – President
The aim of the government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people, according to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Tsunami warning issued for Japan’s east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan’s east coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline, according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. MORE..
Politicians obstruct Grama Niladhari officers from independently carrying out relief operations - Union
Politicians obstruct Grama Niladhari officers from independently carrying out relief operations - Union
The Grama Niladhari Officers’ Alliance has threatened to resort to trade union action if Grama Niladhari officers are continuously obstructed from carrying out their duties independently during the relief distribution process for those affected by the disaster. MORE..
Pakistan sends 7.5 tons of additional relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Pakistan sends 7.5 tons of additional relief supplies to Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 7.5 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka following widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the National Disaster Management Authority said in a statement. MORE..
20 MT food aid from Australia and WFP arrives to support cyclone-affected communities
20 MT food aid from Australia and WFP arrives to support cyclone-affected communities
The World Food Programme (WFP), in partnership with the Government of Australia, has dispatched a consignment of 20 metric tonnes of high-energy fortified biscuits to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
‘Help us build climate-resilient infrastructure’ – President urges Sri Lanka’s partners
‘Help us build climate-resilient infrastructure’ – President urges Sri Lanka’s partners
Sri Lanka is struggling to recover from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah even as it was trying to rebuild from a debt crisis and political turmoil, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Newsweek in an exclusive interview as he called for a new approach for debt-burdened countries vulnerable to climate change. MORE..
Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer arrested by Bribery Commission
Retired Government Analyst’s Department officer arrested by Bribery Commission
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department has been taken into custody on charges of accepting bribes. MORE..
PM assures full support to rebuild flood-hit Peradeniya University
PM assures full support to rebuild flood-hit Peradeniya University
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government stands ready to support rebuilding the University of Peradeniya after several of the facilities were damaged in recent floods. MORE..
Over 100,000 hectares of paddy fields damaged due to adverse weather
Over 100,000 hectares of paddy fields damaged due to adverse weather
Approximately 108,000 hectares of paddy, 6,600 hectares of maize, 6,143 hectares of up-country and low-country vegetables and 11,000 hectares of land used to cultivate other crops have been completely destroyed due to adverse weather conditions experienced in recent days. MORE..
President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President inspects Rendapola landslide site
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) visited the Rendapola deadly landslide site in Welimada. MORE..
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka
Justice Yasantha Kodagoda has been sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
Level-3 landslide warning issued to several areas in four districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in four districts has been extended. MORE..