Massive Volunteer Drive Begins to Repair 1,020 Irrigation Systems in Badulla
2025-12-09
A two-week programme to repair irrigation systems damaged by Cyclone Ditwah commenced today (9) in the Badulla District, with theContinue Reading
EU opens antitrust inquiry over Google’s AI search summaries
2025-12-09
The European Commission said Tuesday it will look into whether Google is breaking the EU’s competition rules by not paying publishers enough or byContinue Reading
CTU calls for loan relief for disaster-affected teachers
2025-12-09
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to implement an immediate concessional relief program for teachers andContinue Reading
Australia supports WFP emergency relief for cyclone-affected communities
2025-12-09
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency operations in Sri Lanka in response to Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Ministry warns of relief scams following disaster
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating on WhatsApp,Continue Reading
Sri Lankans in South Korea donate Rs. 38.43 million for disaster recovery
2025-12-09
A donation of Rs. 38.43 million collected by Sri Lankans working in South Korea has been handed over to supportContinue Reading
NOLIMIT extends Rs 60 million support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
2025-12-09
NOLIMIT has pledged Rs. 60 million to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, whichContinue Reading
2025 A/L & O/L exams : Update from Education Ministry
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that the postponed 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held in January 2026.Continue Reading
President AKD speaks to Newsweek (Full Interview)
2025-12-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will have to service debt while simultaneously rebuilding from climate disasters, emphasizing thatContinue Reading
Schools in 06 provinces to reopen on Dec 16
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools in several provinces will reopen on December 16. According to the ministry,Continue Reading
UN allocates US$4.5 Mn from its global emergency fund to support Sri Lanka
2025-12-09
The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response toContinue Reading
Over 3,000 driver vacancies in State Institutions
2025-12-09
The United Drivers’ Union states that there are currently more than 3,000 vacancies for drivers in central government institutions, itContinue Reading
New Bailey bridge to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge
2025-12-09
A new Bailey bridge, provided under the assistance of the Indian government, is being installed to replace the destroyed IranawilaContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red Alert issued to 09 districts
2025-12-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Western, and Southern provinces and theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Dec), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt. says it knew by Nov. 25, still had 3 days to save lives from Cyclone — Patali
2025-12-09
Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has accused the government of failing to act on early warnings about Cyclone Ditwah, despiteContinue Reading
DMT to inspect disaster‑damaged vehicles from 15 Dec
2025-12-09
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it is currently gathering information on vehicles destroyed due to theContinue Reading