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Chinese jets point radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

Japan said on Sunday that Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft in two “dangerous” incidents near Japan’s Okinawa islands, an account Beijing disputed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 6:44 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 8:16 pm

Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods

A decision has been taken to promptly provide all necessary facilities to the Kandy Court Complex that was damaged by recent floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:54 pm

Chinese relief aircraft carrying Rs. 400M worth of aid arrives in Sri Lanka

A consignment of humanitarian aid worth around Rs. 400 million, donated by China for the disaster-affected population in Sri Lanka, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (08) aboard a Chinese cargo aircraft. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 12:55 pm

Two suspects arrested with ‘Ice’ on Panamura–Middeniya road

Two suspects have been arrested in possession of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) in the Lellawala area along the Panamura–Middeniya road. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 9:39 am

Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Tamim Rahman, a Bangladeshi national with British citizenship and the owner of the “Dambulla Thunders” franchise, be taken up again on January 7. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:04 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 7:37 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 7:15 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 2:12 pm

Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini

In order to restore people’s lives back to normalcy, the government will provide necessary relief and assistance, and that the effective cooperation of officials at the divisional level is important to ensure that essential relief reaches the public promptly, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 4:46 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 4:51 pm

Jetstar to launch Australia’s only low-cost direct flights to Sri Lanka

Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:31 pm

Thai army says air strikes launched along disputed border area with Cambodia

Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, Thai army spokesman Major General Winthai Suvaree said on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 7:35 am

Wife arrested for clubbing husband to death in Mihintale

A man has died after being struck with a blunt weapon by his wife in the Mahakirindegama area of Mihintale. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 10:17 am

Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 – Minister

The government is hoping to restore public transport services by December 31, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 4:42 pm

Reservoir water levels gradually receding – Irrigation Dept.

The Department of Irrigation has announced that water levels in all reservoirs across the island are returning to normal. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 7:19 am

Hotline introduced to address post-disaster mental health needs

The health sector of Sri Lanka has advised the general public to contact the National Institute of Mental Health, using the hotline 1926 for guidance, if they are experiencing mental stress following the recent disaster. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 8:24 am

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 4:49 pm

Sri Lanka’s death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 635, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:31 pm

AI-powered police body cameras get tested in Canada

Police body cameras equipped with artificial intelligence have been trained to detect the faces of about 7,000 people on a “high risk” watch list in the Canadian city of Edmonton, a live test of whether facial recognition technology shunned as too intrusive could have a place in policing throughout North America. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 11:45 am

Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, flooding, and landslides, the Sri Lanka Army said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 4:25 pm

NBRO submits risk mitigation recommendations for Hatton route to Sri Pada

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has submitted a set of recommended measures following an inspection of the landslide-affected area in Mahagiri Damba along the Hatton access route to the Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) pilgrimage site. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 12:01 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 6:53 pm

25% reduction in vegetable harvest in Nuwara Eliya due to adverse weather

A special District Coordinating Committee meeting, convened today (08), to review the damage caused to the agricultural sector in the Nuwara Eliya District due to Cyclone Ditwah and to discuss the urgent measures required at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:20 pm

DMC director warns public to avoid visiting disaster-hit areas

The Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili, has warned that visiting disaster-hit areas is extremely dangerous and urged the public to refrain from bathing or entering waters flowing with strong currents. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 11:43 am

“Not politics, our moral duty”: Namal urges PM to convene Parliament amid flood crisis

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Prime Minister to convene Parliament immediately to address the ongoing flood and landslide crisis affecting the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 12:32 pm

Restoration of canals damaged due to floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah underway

The Department of Irrigation has taken urgent measures to restore canals and reservoirs damaged by the floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, aiming to resume water supply to paddy fields and other cultivation lands. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 10:23 am

Two businesses fined Rs. 1 mln each for overpricing bottled water

A court has imposed fines totaling Rs. 1 million each on a holiday resort and a private company for selling bottled drinking water at excessively inflated prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 9:23 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 6:37 am

IndiGo refunds tickets worth INR 6.1 billion, on-time flight ops improve

IndiGo is on track to operate over 1,650 flights, up from 1,500 yesterday, the airline said in a status update this evening. It said 137 out of 138 destinations are in operation with on-time performance of 75 per cent, up from 30 per cent yesterday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 8:39 am

Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables

Sri Lanka Police stated that a telecommunications service provider has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to inform the public about the risk of damage to telecommunication cables that have been exposed in several areas due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:05 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 9:01 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 8:49 pm

‘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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 6:56 pm

Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books

A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris has damaged hundreds of works, just weeks after thieves stole priceless French crown jewels from the museum in broad daylight. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 12:20 pm

Telangana to name Hyderabad road after Donald Trump, BJP reacts

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has proposed naming a primary road in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump - a move apparently aimed at grabbing global attention ahead of “Telangana Rising Global Summit” - an international event the state is looking forward to. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 10:49 am

President inspects Rendapola landslide site

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) visited the Rendapola deadly landslide site in Welimada. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 5:17 pm

High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid

A high-level national committee has been appointed to ensure the proper coordination and distribution of foreign humanitarian aid received for the population affected by the recent flood disaster in Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 3:57 pm

Highest volume of water in history entered Kotmale Reservoir on Nov. 27 – Officials

The highest volume of water in history entered the Kotmale Reservoir on November 27 and that the spill gates were opened scientifically according to the standard procedure in order to protect the Kotmale Dam, officials have stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 2:32 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 9:11 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 6:33 pm

US mulls rejecting visas for fact-checkers and content moderators

The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo obtained by Reuters. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 2:50 pm

Govt seeks information on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah

The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has issued a notice regarding the Rs. 200,000 grant provided by the government to restore industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 1:57 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 9:44 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 5:56 pm

Special programme launched to clear post-flood waste in Biyagama

A special program has been initiated to remove the garbage and debris that had accumulated in the Biyagama area following the recent floods caused by adverse weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 1:02 pm

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..

(0)Comments | December 8, 2025 8:07 pm

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