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Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir takes oath as SJB National List MP
Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (05). MORE..
President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors
President calls for urgent action to restore agriculture, livestock, and irrigation sectors
A meeting was held yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, presided by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Finance... MORE..
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
Congo, Rwanda leaders affirm commitment to Trump-backed peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump gathered the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace deal in Washington on Thursday even as fighting continued in their war-scarred region. MORE..
Third reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today
Third reading vote on 2026 Budget in Parliament today
The third reading vote of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech is scheduled to be held today (05) at 6 p.m., the Parliament’s Department of Communication announced. MORE..
Gangaramaya Temple donates Rs. 30 mln to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Gangaramaya Temple donates Rs. 30 mln to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhist temples. MORE..
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil
Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged heavy US pressure on India not to buy Russian fuel if the US could do so as he began a two-day state visit on Thursday (Dec 4), where he was embraced on arrival by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MORE..
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..
Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
Russia’s Putin arrives in India for summit talks with PM Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, where he was received by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport, beginning the Russian leader’s first visit to old friend India since the start of the war in Ukraine nearly four years back. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486
Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka
IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating cyclone and severe flooding that has claimed lives and displaced thousands across the country. MORE..
PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens
PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government of Sri Lanka extends gratitude to the Tri-Forces, the Police, public officers, volunteer organisations, the public, and all foreign nations who have dedicated themselves to supporting the affected people. MORE..
Body of one of five missing navy personnel found
Body of one of five missing navy personnel found
The body of one of the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood mitigation operation in the Chalai area in Mullaitivu District has been recovered, Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddhika Sampath confirmed. MORE..
Chinese president extends condolences to Sri Lankan president over severe flooding
Chinese president extends condolences to Sri Lankan president over severe flooding
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the severe flooding that hit Sri Lanka. MORE..
Pakistan sends 80 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Pakistan sends 80 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched 80 tons of humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka through the Pakistan National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in coordination with SriLankan Airlines, as part of its continued support following the recent natural disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 481 in Sri Lanka
Death toll due to adverse weather rises to 481 in Sri Lanka
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported that 481 deaths have been recorded as at 06.00 p.m. today (04) as a result of the adverse weather conditions experienced across the country in recent days. MORE..
Fairly heavy showers likely in several provinces
Fairly heavy showers likely in several provinces
Several spells of showers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Matale district today (04), according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 300 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. MORE..
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region
China reported on Thursday a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country’s northwest that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan, the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) said. 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 several provinces and one district. MORE..
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo reopened
National parks and Dehiwala Zoo reopened
All institutions affiliated to the National Zoological Department, which were temporarily closed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah,’ have been reopened to the public. MORE..
President urges long-term solutions for disaster-prone area residents
President urges long-term solutions for disaster-prone area residents
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised the officials of the Home Development Authority to identify full and semi -damaged houses according to the proper methodology and to prepare a special technique to efficiently obtain the correct data required for compensation. MORE..
Purification of flood-affected wells commences across districts
Purification of flood-affected wells commences across districts
The Water Resources Board has initiated measures to decontaminate wells damaged by recent floods to make them safe for use again. MORE..
Sri Lanka receives essential relief supplies for cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims from JICA
Sri Lanka receives essential relief supplies for cyclone ‘Ditwah’ victims from JICA
A significant consignment of emergency relief items donated by the Government of Japan has been officially handed over to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) through Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s ongoing response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Hotline introduced to report crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
Hotline introduced to report crop damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a hotline for farmers affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to report damages to crops. MORE..
President pays final respects to helicopter pilot killed in flood rescue mission
President pays final respects to helicopter pilot killed in flood rescue mission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has paid his final respect to the remains of SLAF Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, according to the President’s Media Division. MORE..