TikTok launches search guide in Sri Lanka to combat flood misinformation
2025-12-03
designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after Cyclone Ditwah. AsContinue Reading
Requested only 1500 but received 20,000 donations, Blood Bank thanks public
2025-12-03
The National Blood Bank has extended its gratitude to the citizens of Sri Lanka for the blood donations made inContinue Reading
Police instructed to use emergency regulations to arrest those insulting President
2025-12-03
Deputy Minister of Public Security, Sunil Watagala, has instructed the Police to take action against those spreading defamatory statements aboutContinue 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
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
Pakistan accuses India of delaying humanitarian flight to Sri Lanka
2025-12-02
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday accused India of blocking a special relief aircraft carrying humanitarian assistance to SriContinue Reading
Road clearance : Police urge relief convoys to coordinate with Divisional Secretaries
2025-12-02
Police state that the arrival of large numbers of relief teams has obstructed road‑clearing operations in disaster‑affected areas. Expressing gratitudeContinue 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
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
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
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
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
False Disaster News Will Face Legal Consequences, Police Warn
2025-12-01
Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who circulate falseContinue Reading
Police to refrain from action against expired Licences until Dec 25
2025-12-01
Sri Lanka Police says legal action will not be initiated for traffic violations involving individuals with expired driving licences betweenContinue Reading