Schools & universities : New update from Education Ministry
2025-12-02
Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has announced that it has been decided to close all schools on the islandContinue Reading
Special flight arrives from the UAE with relief
2025-12-02
A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation inContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : US Special Envoy speaks to President AKD
2025-12-02
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs and the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, SergioContinue Reading
Health Bureau warns of Rat Fever risk from floodwaters
2025-12-02
The Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka has warned the public to be vigilant of Leptospirosis (Rat Fever) due toContinue Reading
59‑year‑old man shot dead in China Bay
2025-12-02
The Police say the individual shot dead in China Bay, Trincomalee, yesterday has been identified as a 59-year-old resident ofContinue Reading
Deadly floods : President Putin writes to President AKD
2025-12-02
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of livesContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain for several areas
2025-12-02
The Department of Meteorology says afternoon showers are expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today. Accordingly, several spells ofContinue Reading
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop
2025-12-02
River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop after reaching 8.50 ft peak yesterday The water level at NagalagamContinue Reading
Duty-Free Mechanism Introduced for Overseas Disaster Relief Donations
2025-12-02
Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, asContinue Reading
India grants Pakistan overflight clearance for Sri Lanka flood relief supplies
2025-12-02
In a significant humanitarian gesture amid tense bilateral ties, India on Monday granted permission to Pakistani relief aircraft carrying aidContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s disaster toll climbs to 390 deaths and 352 missing
2025-12-01
As of 6 pm today, authorities confirm 390 deaths and 352 people still missing following the severe floods andContinue Reading
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street begins to fall after reaching peak
2025-12-01
The water level of the Kelani River at Nagalagam Street, which remained above 8 ft throughout the evening and triggeredContinue Reading
India pledges further aid as PM Modi speaks with President AKD
2025-12-01
India pledges continued support as PM Modi speaks with Sri Lankan President after Cyclone Ditwah Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund Established: Committee announced
2025-12-01
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severeContinue Reading
Adverse weather : 366 dead & 367 missing in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
A total of 366 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather, in the 06 days fromContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Sri Lanka to get World Bank to assess disaster damage
2025-12-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has begun discussions with the World Bank to prepare a detailed assessment ofContinue Reading
China grants USD 1 million donation to support Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The Government of China has announced cash and relief donations to support Sri Lanka, which has faced large-scale disaster dueContinue Reading
No change in CCPI- based inflation in November 2025
2025-12-01
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, in NovemberContinue Reading