UN launches USD 35 Mn Humanitarian Plan to aid Cyclone survivors in Sri Lanka
2025-12-11
The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan, aiming to raise USD 35 million over the next fourContinue Reading
Govt moves to accelerate post‑cyclone recovery with World Bank and ADB assistance
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka has moved to activate emergency response components within ongoing World Bank–financed projects to accelerate post-disaster recovery following theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to import Potatoes, Onions and Lentils to curb post-disaster price surge
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka’s Food Security Committee has met to address concerns over essential food supplies and price stability in the aftermathContinue Reading
President’s Fund supports renovation of Panadura Wijewardane Children’s Home
2025-12-11
The Wijewardane Children’s Home in Panadura has been completely renovated with the intervention of the President’s Fund and returned forContinue Reading
Sri Dalada Maligawa donates Rs. 50 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
2025-12-11
The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa, has contributed Rs. 50 million in financial aid to theContinue Reading
Mental health aid provided for children and the elderly in Badulla relief centres
2025-12-11
The ‘Beyond Recovery’ flagship initiative, organized under the Clean Sri Lanka programme, was launched in the Badulla district yesterday (10)Continue Reading
Govt Launches 3% Concessionary Loans for 130,000 Micro and Small Businesses
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka will introduce a consolidated loan program to support micro, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs affected by recent disasters, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign two MoUs with Maldives
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka is set to deepen cooperation with the Maldives through two new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) approved by theContinue Reading
Indian Army team restores critical communication network in Mahiyanganaya
2025-12-11
The Integrated Task Force of the Shatrujeet Brigade of the Indian Army yesterday (10) restored an essential communication infrastructure inContinue Reading
Mahiyanganaya Hospital Suffers Heavy Damage, Speeds Up Restoration Efforts
2025-12-11
Mahiyanganaya Base Hospital, one of the health facilities hardest hit by the flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, has returned mostContinue Reading
Over 4,000 Bikes for Midwives, Inspectors and Nurses Under Health System Upgrade
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka has approved the purchase of a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen the island’s primary health care system,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka awards Contracts for Two 50MW Wind Projects in Mannar
2025-12-11
Sri Lanka has approved the establishment of two 50-megawatt wind power stations in Mullikulam in the Mannar region, advancing theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (11 Dec), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Lightning advisory issued to 04 districts today
2025-12-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara Districts todayContinue Reading
Jaffna Court orders Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit affidavit on alleged threats in abduction case
2025-12-11
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit, through an affidavit, the relevant facts if there areContinue Reading
Money laundering case : Daisy Forrest appears before Colombo JMO
2025-12-11
Daisy Forrest, the grand-aunt of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived before the Colombo Judicial Medical OfficerContinue Reading
Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion in India’s AI infra
2025-12-11
Microsoft on Tuesday announced it would invest $17.5 billion in India’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure, making it the U.S.Continue Reading
US Residency for Sale: Trump launches Gold Card visa
2025-12-11
President Donald Trump on Wednesday officially launched his “gold card” visa, a new immigration pathway that will allow foreigners toContinue Reading