Cabinet approves disaster relief loan schemes for cyclone‑hit enterprises
2026-09-08
The Cabinet has approved two major loan schemes to support businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at reactivating micro, smallContinue Reading
NBRI accelerates resettlement for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Badulla
2026-08-28
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) is fast‑tracking technical inspections to support the resettlement of families living in high landslide‑riskContinue Reading
Cabinet approves project to repair 14 bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
2026-08-25
The government has announced a project to repair 14 bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, North Western,Continue Reading
70% of Cyclone Ditwah relief funds still unspent
2026-08-17
The Ministry of Defence has directed District Secretaries to expedite the release of disaster relief allocations, after it was revealedContinue Reading
Nearly 12,000 people to benefit from €1 million EU–Save the Children initiative
2026-06-19
Nearly 12,000 people, including about 3,000 children, affected by Cyclone Ditwah will receive vital cash assistance, protection, and psychosocial supportContinue Reading
Cabinet approves empowerment program for Cyclone Ditwah‑affected families
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive program to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengtheningContinue Reading
Upto Rs. 75,000 in relief for ornamental fish farmers hit by cyclone
2026-05-20
A special discussion on resolving issues in Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish production and export sector and advancing the industry wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches digital support system for Cyclone Ditwah survivors
2026-05-18
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) under the Ministry of Defence today launched its new digital Compensation Management SystemContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari transferred amid inquiry into misuse of Ditwah compensation funds
2026-05-18
A Disaster Relief Services Officer in the Monaragala District has been dismissed following allegations of misusing compensation funds provided forContinue Reading
Deputy Minister inspects upcountry railway restoration sites amid Ditwah recovery
2026-05-06
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena carried out an observation visit to review the progress of the upcountry railway lineContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Cabinet approves interim housing and religious site reconstruction
2026-04-28
The government has decided to launch two major relief programs to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah; an interim housingContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Govt begins initial phase of housing assistance for Badulla victims
2026-04-27
The first stage of cheque distribution under the government’s relief programme for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah was carried outContinue Reading
President orders Cyclone Ditwah compensation for partially damaged houses to be paid by end-May
2026-04-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that the Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damagedContinue Reading
Cyclone-hit Nuwara Eliya roads redevelopment begins
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has announced that the sustainable redevelopment of roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading
Committee probes disaster readiness gaps after Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-25
The importance of gaining a clear understanding of how Sri Lanka’s responsible institutions operate during natural disasters such as CycloneContinue Reading
Sri Lanka still salvaging documents months after Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-23
Nearly four months after Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka in November, officials are still trying to salvage tens of thousandsContinue Reading
Malaiyaha collective presses for housing, land rights after cyclone
2026-03-19
The Civil Society Collective for Malaiyaha Reconstruction has presented a 15‑point set of demands to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urgingContinue Reading
Industry Revival Programme’s first phase concludes after Ditwah cyclone
2026-03-11
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has concluded the first phase ofContinue Reading