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President Anura Kumara expresses gratitude to Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for standing with Sri Lanka yet again at a time of need. The United States pledged U... Read More


223,000 motorcycles, 55,000 cars and 13,000 three-wheelers registered in 2025 - DMT

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicle registrations recorded so far this year (2025), the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has stated. The Commissioner General o... Read More


Qatar underscores commitment to continue humanitarian role in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The State of Qatar has underscored its commitment to continuing its humanitarian role and supporting its partners in Sri Lanka to ensure an effective and sustainable response to c... Read More


Yellow anaconda hatchling goes missing from Dehiwala Zoo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A Yellow Anaconda hatchling has reportedly gone missing from the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens. Accordingly, officials of the Dehiwala Zoo have lodged a complaint with the... Read More


UN pledges US$4.5 million to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million (LKR 1.38 billion) from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made... Read More


Over 2,000 Navy personnel promoted in view of Navy's 75th anniversary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A total of 17 Navy officers and 2,069 senior and junior sailors have been promoted to their next rank in view of Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary celebrations. The Navy is comme... Read More


India deploys another helicopter for disaster rescue operations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A MI-17 helicopter provided by the Indian government arrived at the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Base in Katunayake at 11.50 a.m. today (09), following the return of two previously ... Read More


Special mobile service to assist owners of disaster-damaged vehicles: DMT

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) states that information is currently being collected regarding vehicles destroyed and damaged due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 638

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days caused by Cyclone Ditwah has increased to 638 as of today (09), the Disaster M... Read More


Health officials warn of potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka (COSL) has issued a warning regarding the potential spread of eye diseases in safe shelters housing individuals affected by Cyclone Di... Read More