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Apple pledges donations to relief and rebuilding efforts in Sri Lanka
Apple pledges donations to relief and rebuilding efforts in Sri Lanka
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will make donations to relief and rebuilding efforts across several Asian countries including in Sri Lanka that were hit by floods, landslides and strong winds in recent days. MORE..
Damaged communication networks expected to be fully restored by tomorrow
Damaged communication networks expected to be fully restored by tomorrow
The telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recent disaster are expected to be fully restored by tomorrow (04), the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne has stated. MORE..
Kaduwela–Battaramulla road which was closed due to flooding reopens
Kaduwela–Battaramulla road which was closed due to flooding reopens
The road from Kaduwela to Battaramulla, which had been closed due to the recent flooding, has been reopened for travel. MORE..
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir to fill vacant SJB National List MP seat
Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir to fill vacant SJB National List MP seat
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has decided to nominate Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir to fill the vacancy created in Parliament following the resignation of Muhammathu Ismail Muththu Muhammathu last week. MORE..
Gazette issued declaring 22 districts as national disaster affected areas
Gazette issued declaring 22 districts as national disaster affected areas
A gazette extraordinary has been issued declaring 22 districts as “National Disaster Affected Areas.” MORE..
Nearly 390,000 water supply connections yet to be restored
Nearly 390,000 water supply connections yet to be restored
A total of 387,964 domestic water supply connections that were disrupted due to landslides and flooding in recent days, have not been restored thus far. MORE..
Resettlement of families and restoration of damaged infrastructure must be treated as national priority – PM Harini
Resettlement of families and restoration of damaged infrastructure must be treated as national priority – PM Harini
The resettlement of affected families, the provision of essential relief and the restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure must be treated as national priorities, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..
Showers or thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm
Showers or thundershowers have been predicted in several places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in the Badulla and Matale districts after 2.00 p.m. today by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
DMT fully restores driving license related services
DMT fully restores driving license related services
Driving license services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) have now been fully restored. MORE..
Over 4kg of ICE found during special operation in Beruwala
Over 4kg of ICE found during special operation in Beruwala
Over 4 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine have been seized during a special search operation conducted on the Light House Island, Beruwala today (02). MORE..
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support
Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people across the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka sees record tourist arrivals in November 2025
Sri Lanka sees record tourist arrivals in November 2025
A total of 212,906 tourists have arrived in the country in the month of November, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
UAE relief mission lands in Sri Lanka with essential supplies
UAE relief mission lands in Sri Lanka with essential supplies
A humanitarian relief shipment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Sri Lanka today (02) to support communities severely affected by the recent disaster. MORE..
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in Sri Lanka
WHO provides emergency funds to scale up health response in Sri Lanka
The World Health Organization has provided emergency funding of USD 175,000 to support essential health services in Sri Lanka as the country faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by cyclonic storm “Ditwah”. MORE..
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 465
Death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah increases to 465
The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 465, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..
Northeast monsoon conditions gradually establishing; Showers expected to increase
Northeast monsoon conditions gradually establishing; Showers expected to increase
The Northeast monsoon condition is expected to gradually establish over the island during the next few days, the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Office train operations disrupted due to lack of power sets in Colombo
Office train operations disrupted due to lack of power sets in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Association states that office train operations have been significantly disrupted due to the inability to bring 39 train power sets to Colombo for service as a result of recent landslides and flooding in the country. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts extended
Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in six districts extended
The ‘Level-3’ (Red) landslide evacuation warning issued to multiple areas in six districts has been extended. MORE..
Public urged to use water sparingly
Public urged to use water sparingly
The general public has been urged to use water sparingly, as some water supply systems in Kandy, Puttalam, Kurunegala and several areas are not operating at full capacity, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
Several services at Mahiyanganaya Hospital to resume tomorrow
Several services at Mahiyanganaya Hospital to resume tomorrow
Cleaning operations have commenced at the Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital, which was affected by recent flooding, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media confirmed. MORE..
Several wildlife parks and guest houses to reopen tomorrow
Several wildlife parks and guest houses to reopen tomorrow
Several wildlife national parks and guest houses within the national parks that were closed due to adverse weather conditions will reopen tomorrow (03), the Ministry of Environment has announced. MORE..
Ex-Minister C.B. Rathnayake remanded
Ex-Minister C.B. Rathnayake remanded
Former Minister CB Rathnayake, who was arrested earlier today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Amount provided to restore landslide or flood-hit houses to habitable condition increased
Amount provided to restore landslide or flood-hit houses to habitable condition increased
The government has decided to increase the amount provided to residents to restore each landslide or flood-hit houses to a habitable and hygienic condition from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000. MORE..
More than 1,300 dead in recent floods in South and South East Asia as rescue efforts intensify
More than 1,300 dead in recent floods in South and South East Asia as rescue efforts intensify
Emergency crews raced to reach survivors and recover more bodies Tuesday as the death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides surged past 1,300 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, with more than 800 people missing. MORE..
Water level of Kelani River dropped to minor flood level
Water level of Kelani River dropped to minor flood level
The water level of the Kelani River has now dropped to a minor flood level, the Department of Irrigation has announced. MORE..