UN warns of rising food security risks in Sri Lanka after cyclone
2025-12-03
The United Nations and humanitarian agencies warn that food security in Sri Lanka is deteriorating sharply following Cyclone Ditwah, withContinue Reading
President AKD convenes emergency Cabinet meeting
2025-12-03
An emergency Cabinet meeting has been convened today (03) at 05.00 pm under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Continue Reading
Special Gazette designates 22 districts as national disaster areas
2025-12-03
A special Gazette notification has been issued designating 22 districts affected by landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah asContinue Reading
Total Maldives contribution 1.1 Mn USD
2025-12-03
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel, says the total contribution from the Maldivian government, individuals and privateContinue Reading
Pakistan PM speaks to President AKD, 200 tons relief via sea cargo
2025-12-03
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced humanitarian assistance for disaster-hit Sri Lanka. “We are immediately dispatching urgently needed humanitarianContinue Reading
Luxury Cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo
2025-12-03
Sri Lanka has welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying more than 2,000 internationalContinue Reading
Farmer recounts dramatic tree-top rescue after floods
2025-12-03
A farmer who was airlifted to safety by the Sri Lanka Air Force after spending nearly 24 hours clinging toContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some areas today
2025-12-03
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in the Badulla andContinue Reading
Finance Ministry issues new spending limits for disaster recovery
2025-12-03
The Ministry of Finance, in consultation with the National Procurement Commission, has issued new guidelines to facilitate government spending aimedContinue Reading
Apple to Support Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
2025-12-03
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is extending its thoughts to those affected by the severe storms across Thailand,Continue Reading
Govt targets Full Telecommunication Recovery by Thursday
2025-12-02
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated that the telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recentContinue Reading
Deaths Climb to 465; Over 31,000 Homes Damaged in Islandwide Disaster
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka’s disaster death toll rose to 465 as of 6 p.m. on Tuesday, while 366 people remain missing, accordingContinue Reading
India rejects Pakistan’s claim of delayed clearance for Sri Lanka aid flight
2025-12-02
India on Tuesday rejected Pakistan’s accusation that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance toContinue Reading
Government Raises Flood-Relief Home Cleaning Assistance from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000
2025-12-02
In line with the directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, the MinistryContinue Reading
Road closures & opening : RDA Update
2025-12-02
2nd UAE flight arrives with Flood relief
2025-12-02
The second humanitarian flight from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) touched down at Bandaranaike International Airport today, bringing vital reliefContinue Reading
Kandy Official Refutes Gampola Death Toll Claim
2025-12-02
The Kandy District Secretary has dismissed claims that 1,000 people have died in Gampola alone following the floods and landslidesContinue Reading
Opposition MPs visit Kandy, blame authorities for poor search and rescue response
2025-12-02
A cross-party group of opposition MPs on Tuesday visited several disaster-affected areas in the Kandy district, which has suffered someContinue Reading