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
India sends 110-foot Bailey bridge to restore Sri Lanka’s damaged crossings
2025-12-04
A special Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying Bailey bridge components and specialist personnel landed in Sri Lanka thisContinue Reading
Several initiatives to support migrant worker families affected by disaster
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has set up an emergency disaster response unit to assist families ofContinue Reading
Donor Forum : IMF pledges swift release of $350 Mn sixth tranche
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Finance has convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism reopens attractions, signals return to normalcy after Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-04
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced the reopening of several tourist attractions, reporting the country’s return to normalcy following Cyclone Ditwah.Continue Reading
Media union condemns call to use emergency law against online criticism
2025-12-04
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned remarks made by Deputy Minister of Public Security and ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Just 30% of Railways Survive Cyclone: Sri Lanka Reveals Shocking Damage
2025-12-04
Only 478 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s 1,593-kilometer railway network are currently usable following extensive damage caused by the recent cyclone,Continue Reading
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