China donates over $ 1 Mn in aid to Sri Lanka
2025-12-04
The Government of China has extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, providing over USDContinue Reading
ADB approves $3 Mn disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka
2025-12-04
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$3 million disaster relief grant to assist Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts followingContinue Reading
246 disaster‑hit roads reopened; Plans underway for joint train‑bus operations
2025-12-04
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says 246 roads that were affected by the recent disaster situation have been reopened asContinue Reading
Health Ministry urges mothers to continue breastfeeding despite disaster conditions
2025-12-04
The Ministry of Health has called on mothers to continue breastfeeding infants up to six months of age, even duringContinue Reading
Weather : Showers in several provinces, thundershowers in the afternoon
2025-12-04
Several spells of showers are likely to occur today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well asContinue Reading
Kandy-Colombo road closed again at Pahala Kadugannawa, essential travel allowed
2025-12-04
The Kandy–Colombo main road has been temporarily closed once again from the Pahala Kadugannawa area. Police said vehicle movement isContinue Reading
Ranil-Led Opposition parties blames “Inexperienced Govt” for Major Lapses in Disaster Response
2025-12-04
Opposition political party leaders and representatives said that no government can face the current national crisis alone, calling for aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah damage could exceed USD 3B, says Harsha de Silva
2025-12-04
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva told Parliament today that the government already has substantial fiscal space to assist communitiesContinue Reading
Just 30% of Railways Survive Cyclone: Sri Lanka Reveals Shocking Damage
2025-12-04
Only 478 kilometers of Sri Lanka’s 1,593-kilometer railway network are currently usable following extensive damage caused by the recent cyclone,Continue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Kosgama
2025-12-03
A person has been hospitalised after being shot in the Boralugoda area of Kosgama, Police said. According to initial reports,Continue Reading
Apology & Discipline: SJB moves against Councillors who blocked relief work
2025-12-03
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya will take strict disciplinary action against members of the Kandy MunicipalContinue Reading
Flood damage to Kandy Courts Complex assessed
2025-12-03
President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, on Wednesday (03 Dec) visited the Kandy Courts ComplexContinue Reading
Opposition says 80% of Gampola deaths are “Murder” by the Govt
2025-12-03
MP Anuradha Jayaratne said the government must accept responsibility for the fatalities in Gampola caused by the recent floods, addingContinue Reading
Police launch Emergency-Regulation probe into 57 Fake News Posts
2025-12-03
Sri Lanka Police said the Criminal Investigation Department has identified 57 social media posts containing fake news, disinformation, rumors andContinue Reading
Extra Mahapola Scholarship allowance for disaster‑affected uni students
2025-12-03
The Ministry of Higher Education has announced an extra allowance of the Mahapola Scholarship for university students affected by theContinue Reading
Cardinal urges Christians to avoid Christmas Extravagance during crisis
2025-12-03
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has urged Sri Lankans to mark this Christmas with compassion and restraint asContinue Reading
Data collection drive launched to restore disaster-affected Industries
2025-12-03
The Ministry of Industry has initiated a mechanism to gather data concerning industries that have been affected by Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Uber commits Rs. 65 Mn to support communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-03
Uber has announced a Rs. 65 million donation to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to bolster relief and recoveryContinue Reading