UN allocates US$4.5 Mn from its global emergency fund to support Sri Lanka
The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response toContinue Reading
Sajith seeks Russia’s support for cyclone victims
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa requested Russia’s support to rebuild livelihoods, restore the damaged railway and road systems, and rehabilitate infrastructureContinue Reading
12 Sri Lankan Cricketers in IPL 2026 Shortlisted Auction List
Twelve Sri Lankan players have been shortlisted for the upcoming Indian Premier League auction scheduled for December 16 in AbuContinue Reading
Northeast monsoon : Advisory issued for heavy rains
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Northern, Eastern, and North-Central provinces today. AccordingContinue Reading
Bandaranaike Foundation Gives Rs. 250 Million for Disaster Recovery
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has contributed Rs. 250 million to the governmentContinue Reading
Telephone Conversation: Sri Lanka Expresses Gratitude to Tamil Nadu for Cyclone Aid
Sri Lanka has thanked the Tamil Nadu government for sending emergency relief supplies to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. ForeignContinue Reading
No Impact on Sri Lanka from 7.6 Japan Earthquake – Met Dept
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was reported near Misawa, Japan, on Monday evening, but authorities confirmed that it poses no threatContinue Reading
Child case: Chamika rejects paternity claim, bail granted
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
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
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
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
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
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
• 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
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
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
Five people were injured and hospitalized following a serious road accident on Marine Drive in Bambalapitiya early this morning (06),Continue Reading