UNP accuses Govt of failing to activate disaster management plan
2025-12-02
The United National Party (UNP) on Tuesday accused the government of failing to activate Sri Lanka’s National Disaster Management PlanContinue Reading
Fallen Air Force pilot posthumously promoted to Group Captain
2025-12-02
Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the commanding pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, which met with anContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Death toll increases to 410 in Sri Lanka
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka says the death toll from the island-wide disaster has risen to 410 as of 10.00 am today (02Continue Reading
Road clearance : Police urge relief convoys to coordinate with Divisional Secretaries
2025-12-02
Police state that the arrival of large numbers of relief teams has obstructed road‑clearing operations in disaster‑affected areas. Expressing gratitudeContinue Reading
Former Minister questioned by Bribery Commission
2025-12-02
Former Minister C. B. Ratnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (02). ItContinue Reading
Over 800 volunteers from Matara join Badulla rebuilding effort
2025-12-02
A group of 826 individuals from Matara arrived in Badulla yesterday (01), intending to rebuild the affected areas in theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 Dec), comparedContinue Reading
Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to be mindful of their surroundings after the floods. Issuing a notice, theContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : IOM boosts emergency response for Sri Lanka
2025-12-02
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says it is expanding its support to Sri Lanka’s appeal for international aid asContinue Reading
Schools & universities : New update from Education Ministry
2025-12-02
Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has announced that it has been decided to close all schools on the islandContinue Reading
Special flight arrives from the UAE with relief
2025-12-02
A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation inContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : US Special Envoy speaks to President AKD
2025-12-02
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs and the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, SergioContinue Reading
Health Bureau warns of Rat Fever risk from floodwaters
2025-12-02
The Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka has warned the public to be vigilant of Leptospirosis (Rat Fever) due toContinue Reading
59‑year‑old man shot dead in China Bay
2025-12-02
The Police say the individual shot dead in China Bay, Trincomalee, yesterday has been identified as a 59-year-old resident ofContinue Reading
Deadly floods : President Putin writes to President AKD
2025-12-02
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of livesContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain for several areas
2025-12-02
The Department of Meteorology says afternoon showers are expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today. Accordingly, several spells ofContinue Reading
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop
2025-12-02
River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop after reaching 8.50 ft peak yesterday The water level at NagalagamContinue Reading
Duty-Free Mechanism Introduced for Overseas Disaster Relief Donations
2025-12-02
Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, asContinue Reading