SLAF pilot killed after diverting helicopter to save people on Bridge
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter that crashed during disaster reliefContinue Reading
WATCH: President AKD special statement
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Death Toll Climbs to 334, With 370 Still Missing
2025-11-30
At least 334 people have died and 370 remain missing, according to the latest situation reports issued by the DisasterContinue Reading
All Universities and Training Institutes Closed Until December 8
2025-11-30
The Ministry of Education has announced that all universities, higher education institutes, and vocational training centres operating under its authorityContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force Helicopter crash lands (Video)
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter engaged in disaster relief operations has crash landed in an area between LunuwilaContinue Reading
Expressway remains toll-free, public urged to use responsibly
2025-11-30
The Expressway Operation, Maintenance and Management Division has expressed gratitude to the public for using the expressway system responsibly duringContinue Reading
No disruption expected to Colombo’s water supply
2025-11-30
The risk at the Ambatale and Biyagama water purification plants has now eased, following the earlier rise in water levelsContinue Reading
Nagalagam water level rising: Colombo flood peak expected tomorrow
2025-11-30
The Irrigation Department has reported that water levels at the Nagalagam Street gauging station in Colombo are continuing to rise,Continue Reading
No fuel price revision for December
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided not to revise fuel prices for the month of December, despiteContinue Reading
President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential Services
2025-11-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at theContinue Reading
A/Level exams postponed indefinitely
2025-11-30
All examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation, the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Overcrowding: Blood donations temporarily halted at Narahenpita Blood Bank
2025-11-30
The National Blood Bank has temporarily stopped admitting blood donors at its Narahenpita centre due to overcrowding. According to officials,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Air Force rescues 121 people trapped in Mavil Aru floods (Video)
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka Air Force rescue teams have evacuated 121 people trapped by rising floodwaters in the Mavil Aru area today.Continue Reading
Several main roads reopened following closures
2025-11-30
Several major roads have been reopened for vehicular traffic following temporary closures due to adverse weather conditions, the Road DevelopmentContinue Reading
Donors turn up in numbers at the Blood Bank following appeal
2025-11-30
Donors have turned up in large numbers at the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) in Narahenpita today, following a callContinue Reading
Islandwide Water Levels Update: Major Floods at Nagalagam Street and Hanwella
2025-11-30
Islandwide water levels continue to fluctuate across major rivers, with several key locations remaining under flood conditions, according to theContinue Reading
How to reach the National Disaster Donation Help Desk
2025-11-30
The government has set up a Disaster Donation Help Desk to coordinate aid and assistance for people affected by theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Weather Disaster Claims 193 Lives; 228 Still Missing
2025-11-30
Sri Lanka’s death toll from the severe weather that has swept across the country has risen to 193, according toContinue Reading