Govt issues new circular outlining disaster relief payments
2025-12-05
Government issues new circular outlining disaster relief payments The Ministry of Finance has issued Budget Circular No. 08/2025, detailing financialContinue 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
Moragahakanda Reaches 97.87% Water Level; Public Urged to Stay Alert
2025-12-05
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Polonnaruwa has warned that the Moragahakanda Reservoir is currently at a critically high level,Continue 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
Rehan Jayawickreme resigns from SJB
2025-12-05
Rehan Jayawickreme has resigned from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), stating that his personal views no longer align with theContinue Reading
Flight Cancelled, Techie Couple Attends Own Reception Online
2025-12-05
IndiGo has cancelled hundreds of flights across India this week after failing to make sufficient changes to its roster planningContinue 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
Maldives hands over consignment of canned tuna to Sri Lanka
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna from the Maldives today (05) as relief for the people affected byContinue Reading
PM Harini orders disaster waste cleanup within three weeks
2025-12-05
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the waste accumulated as a result of the disaster situation should be systematically removed andContinue Reading
Northeast Monsoon : Heavy rains and strong winds forecast Dec 9–11
2025-12-05
The Department of Meteorology says rainfall may increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast Monsoon weatherContinue Reading
WATCH : Special statement from President AKD
2025-12-05
Fakhar Zaman punished for SL game incident
2025-12-05
Pakistan batter, Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty ofContinue Reading
NBRO issues updated landslide warnings for several districts
2025-12-05
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued an updated landslide early warning valid from 4.00 pm today (05 Dec)Continue Reading
Guinness Records : World’s smallest water buffalo ‘Radha’
2025-12-05
The shortest living water buffalo in the world has been found in Malawadi, Maharashtra, India. The beautiful three-year-old bovine, bornContinue Reading