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Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 410

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the number of deaths caused by the ongoing disaster situation affecting all 25 districts of the island has risen to 410. Accordi... Read More


No decision yet on revising school reopening date - Education Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has stated that no decision has been made regarding a revision of the school reopening date. He confirmed that, as previously announc... Read More


Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake has arrived today (02) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), said Ada Derana reporter. He is reported to... Read More


Russia's Putin extends condolences to cyclone 'Ditwah' victims in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, has expressed his condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following the significant human casualties and extensive destruction c... Read More


King Charles III expresses condolences to victims of recent Asian floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the British Royal Family has released a message from King Charles III expressing deep sorrow and solidarity with the people of South and Southea... Read More


Athurugiriya entrance of Southern Expressway reopens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, which was closed due to flooding caused by adverse weather, has now been reopened. Accordingly, motorists are now able to us... Read More


Police issue notice to relief teams assisting disaster victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Sri Lanka Police have stated that the presence of a large number of relief teams in disaster-hit areas is impeding ongoing road restoration efforts. Police Media Spokesman, Assis... Read More


Govt. introduces disaster relief cargo clearance procedure for overseas donors

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a simplified procedure for cargo clearance of essential goods donated by overseas donors for flood-affected communities, exempting all i... Read More


Kelani River water levels receding - Irrigation Department

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Department of Irrigation announces that the water level of the Kelani River is currently receding. Consequently, the flood situation that had affected the low-lying areas of ... Read More


Divisional Secretaries to be notified when distributing aid to flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Colombo District Secretary Prasanna Ginige has requested to inform Divisional Secretariats when distributing aid to flood-affected people, and that arrangements be made to distrib... Read More