Ranil to share experience on 2003 & 2016 disaster handling
2025-12-01
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken steps to convene all party leaders to discuss the steps to be taken inContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Dec), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
‘GovPay’ enables real-time donations to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Relief Fund
2025-12-01
The government has introduced a mechanism to make donations through the ‘GovPay’ digital payment platform with the aim of providingContinue Reading
SLAF urges public to halt unregulated Drone use during disaster relief missions
2025-12-01
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has requested the cooperation of the public when operating drones in areas affected byContinue Reading
Opposition walks out of Parliament after tense exchange on disaster handling
2025-12-01
A tense situation arose in Parliament today after the Opposition walked out of the Chambers accusing the government of failingContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Several affected roads reopened for traffic
2025-12-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced the reopening of several roads that were affected due to the inclement weather experiencedContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Dec), comparedContinue Reading
Budget debate : Speaker announces amended schedule
2025-12-01
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has announced an amended schedule for the Committee Stage debates on the Budget 2026 in Parliament. TheContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Sajith seeks assistance from Japanese Government
2025-12-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata engaged in an extensive discussion on the current disaster situation facingContinue Reading
Chamal Rajapaksa questioned by Bribery Commission
2025-12-01
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has reported to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today. It isContinue Reading
UN estimates 15,000 homes destroyed in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says initial assessments indicate that more than 15,000 homesContinue Reading
Kelani River : Water level at Nagalagam Street steady with no rise in last 03 hrs
2025-12-01
The Irrigation Department says the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street has shown no increase over the past threeContinue Reading
SLAF launch probe into Bell 212 helicopter emergency landing
2025-12-01
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says a board of inquiry has been appointed and an investigation has been initiated intoContinue Reading
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
2025-12-01
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing asContinue Reading
Warning issued to naval and fishing communities withdrawn
2025-12-01
The Department of Meteorology says the warning issued earlier advising naval and fishing communities not to venture into the seaContinue Reading
Report traders selling goods at higher price – CAA
2025-12-01
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged the public to report traders who sell goods at a higher price duringContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Showers expected in some areas today
2025-12-01
The Deep Depression was located about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai and is very likely to move northwards, away fromContinue Reading
Flood-mitigation mission turns fatal as five Navy personnel die
2025-12-01
Police have confirmed that the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood-mitigation operation in the ChundikkulamContinue Reading