Sri Lanka’s cyclone tragedy: Over 800 feared dead as hopes fade for the missing
2025-12-04
Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 481, with 345 people still reported missing, according to updatedContinue Reading
India sends 110-foot Bailey bridge to restore Sri Lanka’s damaged crossings
2025-12-04
A special Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying Bailey bridge components and specialist personnel landed in Sri Lanka thisContinue Reading
Veteran actor Nihal Fernando passes away
2025-12-04
Sri Lankan senior actor Nihal Fernando passed away this morning while receiving treatment in hospital, family sources confirmed. Fernando, whoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket Donates Rs. 300 Million to Flood victims
2025-12-04
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of President Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donateContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 6 districts
2025-12-04
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 3.30 p.m. 04 December 2025 validContinue Reading
Navy diving teams remove debris from flood-prone bridges
2025-12-04
In a proactive measure to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety following heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy conductedContinue Reading
Several initiatives to support migrant worker families affected by disaster
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has set up an emergency disaster response unit to assist families ofContinue Reading
Irrigation Dept issues advisory on Kala Wewa water release
2025-12-04
The Irrigation Department has announced that four sluice gates of the Kala Wewa reservoir have been opened, releasing approximately 3,800Continue Reading
Indian Army engineers begin bridge restoration between Chilaw and Puttalam
2025-12-04
Indian Army Field Engineers have commenced restoring a bridge affected by Cyclone Ditwah on the road connecting Chilaw and Puttalam.Continue Reading
Donor Forum : IMF pledges swift release of $350 Mn sixth tranche
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Finance has convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners andContinue Reading
President informed 1,289 houses completely destroyed
2025-12-04
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) says, according to preliminary assessments, 1,289 houses have been completely destroyed in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Don’t cut fallen cables : SLT-Mobitel issues advisory
2025-12-04
The Sri Lanka Telecom–MOBITEL (SLT-MOBITEL) has issued a public advisory regarding fibre and copper cables that have fallen to theContinue Reading
UNP tells Govt to prevent disaster-hit meat and poultry entering market
2025-12-04
UNP Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando has warned of potential health risks if meat and eggs from livestock killed inContinue Reading
President pays final respects to late Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya
2025-12-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respect to the late Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who died while engaging inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism reopens attractions, signals return to normalcy after Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-04
Sri Lanka Tourism has announced the reopening of several tourist attractions, reporting the country’s return to normalcy following Cyclone Ditwah.Continue Reading
SLTDA confirms 269 tourists affected by Cyclone Ditwah, assures safety
2025-12-04
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that a total of 269 tourists were affected due to the impactContinue Reading
NBRO extends red alert landslide warning to four districts
2025-12-04
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warning issued to the Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and KurunegalaContinue Reading
CPC officials meet JVP leaders, pledge support for Sri Lanka’s disaster recovery
2025-12-04
A delegation from the International Department of the Communist Party of China visited the main headquarters of the Janatha VimukthiContinue Reading