Co-Pilot says technical fault detected before Lunuwila helicopter crash
2025-12-10
Flight Lt. Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the GinContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Death toll increases to 639
2025-12-10
The death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has increased to 639 as of 06.00 am today. AccordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s fiscal recovery threatened by cyclone damage : Moody’s
2025-12-10
Sri Lanka’s post-default fiscal consolidation is likely to be hindered by increased spending to address damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Google Maps to add real-time alerts for Sri Lanka’s main roads : Transport Minister
2025-12-10
Sri Lanka’s main road network is now supported by real-time condition alerts on Google Maps, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said.Continue Reading
Northeast monsoon : Rain expected in several provinces today
2025-12-10
The Northeast monsoon conditions have established over Sri Lanka, leading to rain in several provinces today. Accordingly, showers or thundershowersContinue Reading
EU releases 1.8 million euros in emergency aid for Sri Lanka’s flood response
2025-12-10
The European Union has allocated up to 1.8 million euros (around LKR 640 million) to support relief efforts in SriContinue Reading
Several office trains to resume tomorrow after track repairs completed
2025-12-09
Sri Lanka Railways announced that several train services will resume from tomorrow (10) following repairs carried out between Ambepussa andContinue Reading
Massive Volunteer Drive Begins to Repair 1,020 Irrigation Systems in Badulla
2025-12-09
A two-week programme to repair irrigation systems damaged by Cyclone Ditwah commenced today (9) in the Badulla District, with theContinue Reading
EU opens antitrust inquiry over Google’s AI search summaries
2025-12-09
The European Commission said Tuesday it will look into whether Google is breaking the EU’s competition rules by not paying publishers enough or byContinue Reading
CTU calls for loan relief for disaster-affected teachers
2025-12-09
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to implement an immediate concessional relief program for teachers andContinue Reading
Australia supports WFP emergency relief for cyclone-affected communities
2025-12-09
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency operations in Sri Lanka in response to Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Ministry warns of relief scams following disaster
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating on WhatsApp,Continue Reading
Sri Lankans in South Korea donate Rs. 38.43 million for disaster recovery
2025-12-09
A donation of Rs. 38.43 million collected by Sri Lankans working in South Korea has been handed over to supportContinue Reading
NOLIMIT extends Rs 60 million support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
2025-12-09
NOLIMIT has pledged Rs. 60 million to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, whichContinue Reading
2025 A/L & O/L exams : Update from Education Ministry
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that the postponed 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held in January 2026.Continue Reading
President AKD speaks to Newsweek (Full Interview)
2025-12-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will have to service debt while simultaneously rebuilding from climate disasters, emphasizing thatContinue Reading
Schools in 06 provinces to reopen on Dec 16
2025-12-09
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools in several provinces will reopen on December 16. According to the ministry,Continue Reading