Sri Lanka requests USD 200 million IMF emergency funding
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka has sought urgent financial support of USD 200 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its RapidContinue Reading
Moragahakanda Reaches 97.87% Water Level; Public Urged to Stay Alert
2025-12-05
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Polonnaruwa has warned that the Moragahakanda Reservoir is currently at a critically high level,Continue Reading
Budget 2026 passed with amendments: 158 in favour, only 1 against
2025-12-05
The third reading of the 2026 Budget was passed in Parliament today with amendments, receiving an overwhelming majority in favour.Continue Reading
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
2025-12-05
Rehan Jayawickreme has resigned from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), stating that his personal views no longer align with theContinue Reading
Govt announces sweeping relief for rebuilding homes after floods & landslides
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today announced a comprehensive housing assistance package for families affected by the recent floods and landslides,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s flood disaster death toll rises to 607, with 214 still missing
2025-12-05
The death toll from Sri Lanka’s worst natural disaster in two decades has climbed to 607, according to updated figuresContinue Reading
President distances from Watagala, insists freedom of expression won’t be restricted
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured Parliament that emergency regulations will not be used to suppress freedom of expression orContinue Reading
WATCH : Special statement from President AKD
2025-12-05
Fakhar Zaman punished for SL game incident
2025-12-05
Pakistan batter, Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty ofContinue Reading
NBRO issues updated landslide warnings for several districts
2025-12-05
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an updated landslide early warning valid from 4.00 pm today (05 Dec)Continue Reading
Northeast monsoon condition gradually establishing over Sri Lanka
2025-12-05
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is graduallyContinue Reading
Nearly Rs 700 million sent by overseas Sri Lankans to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
2025-12-05
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund has received close to LKR 700 million from overseas Sri Lankans, according to Dr. HarshanaContinue Reading
NEW: Improved Account Support on Facebook
2025-12-05
Account hacks on Facebook and Instagram are down by over 30% globally this year—making it safer than ever for creatorsContinue Reading
247 km of A/B-grade roads & 40 bridges destroyed
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring damaged road infrastructure in order to normalizeContinue Reading
85% of Sri Lanka’s disrupted power connections restored
2025-12-05
Deputy General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Noel Priyantha states that around 85% of power connections disrupted due toContinue Reading
“Never waste a crisis”: Ali Sabry calls for transformative recovery
2025-12-04
Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry PC has urged the country to transform the national tragedy caused by Cyclone Ditwah intoContinue Reading
Indian PM breaks Protocol to meet Russian President at New Delhi Airport
2025-12-04
Indian PM Modi breaks Protocol to Personally meet Russian President Putin at New Delhi Airport President Putin is on aContinue Reading
“Warnings were issued; response failed,” Sajith slams Govt over criticism of Met Dept
2025-12-04
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Thursday said the government should not place blame on the Meteorology Department at a timeContinue Reading