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
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
Retired Govt Analyst officer Arrested for Rs 6.4M Bribe Linked to Private Insurance Firm
2025-12-09
A retired officer of the Government Analyst’s Department was arrested on Dec. 5 by officials from the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Call to revisit all-male ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ committee
2025-12-09
The Law and Society Trust has urged the government to reconsider the composition of the newly formed Management Committee forContinue Reading
Shop owner arrested for secretly filming women in changing room
2025-12-08
Police have arrested the owner of a clothing outlet in Thalawathugoda for allegedly hiding a camera inside a changing roomContinue Reading
Two firearms recovered in Valaichchenai
2025-12-08
Two firearms were discovered on Monday morning (Dec. 8) during a raid carried out near the 20th milepost on theContinue Reading
Hajj Committee donates Rs. 5 Mn for restoration of disaster-hit religious sites
2025-12-08
The Hajj Committee has donated Rs. 5 million to support the restoration of religious sites damaged by the recent naturalContinue Reading
UN Pledges US$4.5 Million for Sri Lanka’s Disaster Recovery
2025-12-08
Sri Lanka will receive full support from the United Nations (UN) for recovery and reconstruction following the recent extreme weatherContinue Reading
Govt aiming to restore public transport services by Dec 31
2025-12-08
The government expects to restore public transportation services to near-normal levels by December 31, according to Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake.Continue Reading
India delivers over 300 tonnes of disaster relief aid
2025-12-08
India has delivered more than 300 tonnes of humanitarian relief assistance to Sri Lanka in response to Cyclone Ditwah, whichContinue Reading
China donates 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies to Sri Lanka
2025-12-08
Sri Lanka has received 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies from China to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastationContinue Reading
Shanakiyan calls for probe into death of Batticaloa detainee
2025-12-08
MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called for an independent investigation into the death of 23-year-old Sivanesharasha Rinoshan, who died while inContinue Reading
Venerable Denmark Meththawihari Thero dies at 80
2025-12-08
The most Venerable Meththawihari Thero of Denmark, founder of Dharmavahini Foundation and several Buddhist media channels, has died at ageContinue Reading
Sale and slaughter of meat banned in Mannar district
2025-12-04
The sale, storage, and slaughter of beef, mutton, and pork have been banned in the Mannar District for one weekContinue Reading
UNP tells Govt to prevent disaster-hit meat and poultry entering market
2025-12-04
UNP Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando has warned of potential health risks if meat and eggs from livestock killed inContinue Reading
China donates over $ 1 Mn in aid to Sri Lanka
2025-12-04
The Government of China has extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, providing over USDContinue Reading