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First disaster relief aircraft from Bangladesh arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The first consignment of disaster relief aid from Bangladesh arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this afternoon (03). The C-130 transport aircra... Read More


Deadline extended for interest-free student loan applications

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The application period for the 10th phase of the interest-free student loan scheme has been extended until December 15, according to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education an... Read More


NWSDB assures water quality remains unaffected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The quality of water has not been affected in any way despite the disaster situation in the country, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated. The Chairman of ... Read More


Changes need to be made to the budget to respond to current challenges - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Certain adjustments have to be made to the budget in order to respond to the present challenges, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Attending the Sri Lanka Economic and Inves... Read More


Nearly 1,500 SLTB bus journeys cancelled due to disaster situation in the country

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Nearly 1,500 bus journeys operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have been cancelled due to roadblocks caused by the disaster situation resulting from cyclone Ditwah. M... Read More


Disruptions reported in gas distribution to Colombo, Kandy, Badulla and Kegalle

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Litro Gas Lanka has confirmed that the distribution of LP gas is taking place to all parts of the island. Accordingly, the amount of gas cylinders supplied daily, which was 75,00... Read More


UK Parliament's APPG on Sri Lanka to ensure urgent assistance after deadly cyclone

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- British Member of Parliament and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Sri Lanka, Andrew Snowden, stated that he met with the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, Nimal Se... Read More


Kaduwela and Athurugiriya interchanges and 150 roads reopened

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced that 159 roads, which were obstructed due to the recent disaster caused by heavy rainfall in Sri Lanka, have been reopened. Add... Read More


Pakistan dispatches 200 tons of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka's disaster victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of Sri Lanka during a telephone conversation with Presiden... Read More


Act against those insulting ministers on social media under emergency regulations - Dy Minister Watagala

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala has instructed police to use emergency regulations and act against individuals who engage in defamatory campaigns on social media targeting the Pres... Read More