Child case: Chamika rejects paternity claim, bail granted
2025-12-08
Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne was released Monday on 1 million rupees personal bail after a woman filed a complaintContinue Reading
Cable theft, damage during disaster recovery is a crime: appeal from Dialog
2025-12-08
Dialog Axiata PLC says the deliberate damage and theft of underground fibre optic and copper cables during recent disaster recoveryContinue Reading
Colombo weather update from 08-14 Dec
2025-12-08
The Department of Meteorology says the Colombo area is likely to experience showers or thundershowers on most days during theContinue Reading
IMF prioritizes Sri Lanka’s emergency funding request
2025-12-08
The International Monetary Fund has made clear that its immediate priority is to consider Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financingContinue Reading
Temple Donates 20 Acres for Resettlement of Disaster-Hit Families
2025-12-08
Twenty acres of land provided for resettlement by the Chief Incumbent of Maddeketiya, Gokarella Sangamu Raja Maha Viharaya The PresidentContinue Reading
US Air Force C-130J aircraft arrive in Sri Lanka for Cyclone Ditwah relief
2025-12-07
Two C-130J Super Hercules and airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s 36th Contingency Response Group arrived at the Katunayake AirContinue Reading
President in Kandy : Key issues discussed
2025-12-06
• A mechanism that goes beyond the normal state apparatus is needed to restore public life • Priority must beContinue Reading
950 metric tons of disaster relief from Tamil Nadu en route to Colombo
2025-12-06
A ship carrying emergency relief from the Government of Tamil Nadu is en route to Sri Lanka to assist communitiesContinue Reading
Rs. 25,000 Disaster Allowance: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
2025-12-06
The Ministry of Defence, through the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), has issued an updated guideline outlining the processContinue Reading
Five injured in major road accident in Marine Drive
2025-12-06
Five people were injured and hospitalized following a serious road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya early this morning (06),Continue Reading
UAE Team Deploys to Hardest-Hit Zone in Kandy
2025-12-06
The UAE Search and Rescue team continues to execute its humanitarian missions in Sri Lanka as part of the urgentContinue Reading
Full text of President’s statement on budget, disaster relief and criticism
2025-12-05
President’s Address in Parliament during the Third Reading of the 2026 Budget In particular, today we have presented to ParliamentContinue Reading
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
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
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
President delivers special statement in Parliament
2025-12-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says it is the responsibility of the government to create a better state than the currentContinue Reading
