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28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations
28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations
A total of 28,500 tri-forces personnel have been deployed for rescue operations and to restore normalcy to public life, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo has announced. MORE..
ADB announces US$ 3 million emergency grant for Sri Lanka
ADB announces US$ 3 million emergency grant for Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$ 3 million disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka to support ongoing operations across the island in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Sri Lanka to receive swift access to US$ 350 million IMF funding
Sri Lanka to receive swift access to US$ 350 million IMF funding
A representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka is expected to receive swift access to approximately US$ 350 million, the sixth tranche of the Extended Fund Facility, within two weeks. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo main road reopened for traffic
Kandy-Colombo main road reopened for traffic
The Kandy-Colombo main road has been reopened for vehicular traffic, the Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced. MORE..
Pakistan sends fresh relief cargo and Elite Rescue Team to Sri Lanka
Pakistan sends fresh relief cargo and Elite Rescue Team to Sri Lanka
A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka last evening. MORE..
Sri Pada Pilgrimage season begins today
Sri Pada Pilgrimage season begins today
The annual Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) Pilgrimage season gets underway today (04). MORE..
Govt remains committed to ensuring relief reaches all affected communities without delays – President
Govt remains committed to ensuring relief reaches all affected communities without delays – President
The government remains committed to ensuring relief reaches to all affected communities without any financial delays, the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. MORE..
Showers above 75 mm likely in some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Showers above 75 mm likely in some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces
Several spells of showers have been predicted for the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Hambantota and Matale districts today (04). MORE..
19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
The Management Committee of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established on the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assist the country’s recovery following Cyclone Ditwah, met this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
US provides life-saving assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
US provides life-saving assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The United States says it is providing $2 million in emergency life-saving assistance for people in need in Sri Lanka in response to the severe impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
Govt launches mechanism to obtain data on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwa
Govt launches mechanism to obtain data on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwa
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has launched a mechanism to collect data on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwa with the objective of supporting their restoration. MORE..
40-year-old injured in shooting in Boralugoda
40-year-old injured in shooting in Boralugoda
An individual has sustained injuries in a shooting incident in the Boralugoda area within the Kosgama Police Division this evening (03), police said. MORE..
UNDP Regional Director calls for stronger regional cooperation after Sri Lanka floods
UNDP Regional Director calls for stronger regional cooperation after Sri Lanka floods
UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Kanni Wignaraja says Sri Lanka, like many other countries, needs to strengthen its infrastructure and preparedness to cope with increasingly severe disasters. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 479
Sri Lanka’s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 479
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 479 as of 4:00 p.m. today (03), the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Gunman in Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder arrested
Gunman in Modara Devalaya committee chairman’s murder arrested
The individual suspected to be the gunman who recently shot and killed the chairman of the Modara Devalaya Committee in Ambalangoda has been arrested by the Galle District Crime Investigation Division. MORE..
Malaysia says search for missing flight MH370 to resume after 11 years
Malaysia says search for missing flight MH370 to resume after 11 years
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia’s transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade after the Beijing-bound flight disappeared in one of the world’s greatest aviation mysteries. MORE..
Dhamma School exams for Grades 6-10 postponed
Dhamma School exams for Grades 6-10 postponed
The annual Dhamma School examinations for Grades 6 to 10 conducted by the Department of Buddhist Affairs has been postponed until further notice. MORE..
Additional Mahapola allowance for uni students affected by severe weather
Additional Mahapola allowance for uni students affected by severe weather
The Ministry of Higher Education in Sri Lanka has announced that an additional monthly Mahapola Scholarship allowance will be paid on December 05, 2025, for university students affected by the recent severe weather disaster across the country. MORE..
CID probing 57 misleading rumors circulated during state of emergency – Police
CID probing 57 misleading rumors circulated during state of emergency – Police
The Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, declared that stern legal action will be taken against individuals circulating false or misleading information during the state of emergency currently in effect across Sri Lanka. MORE..
Two more UAE relief aircraft arrive in Sri Lanka
Two more UAE relief aircraft arrive in Sri Lanka
Two more aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (3). MORE..
First disaster relief aircraft from Bangladesh arrives in Sri Lanka
First disaster relief aircraft from Bangladesh arrives in Sri Lanka
The first consignment of disaster relief aid from Bangladesh arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (03). MORE..
Deadline extended for interest-free student loan applications
Deadline extended for interest-free student loan applications
The application period for the 10th phase of the interest-free student loan scheme has been extended until December 15, according to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. MORE..
NWSDB assures water quality remains unaffected
NWSDB assures water quality remains unaffected
The quality of water has not been affected in any way despite the disaster situation in the country, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated. MORE..
Changes need to be made to the budget to respond to current challenges – PM Harini
Changes need to be made to the budget to respond to current challenges – PM Harini
Certain adjustments have to be made to the budget in order to respond to the present challenges, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Nearly 1,500 SLTB bus journeys cancelled due to disaster situation in the country
Nearly 1,500 SLTB bus journeys cancelled due to disaster situation in the country
Nearly 1,500 bus journeys operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board have been cancelled due to roadblocks caused by the disaster situation resulting from cyclone Ditwah. MORE..