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Resettlement of families and restoration of damaged infrastructure must be treated as national priority - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The resettlement of affected families, the provision of essential relief, and the restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure must be treated as national priorities, Prime Mini... Read More


Showers or thundershowers expected in several provinces after 2pm

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Showers or thundershowers have been predicted in several places in the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in the Badulla and Matale districts after 2.00 p.m. today ... Read More


Dhamma School exams for Grades 6-10 postponed

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The annual Dhamma School examinations for Grades 6 to 10 conducted by the Department of Buddhist Affairs has been postponed until further notice. As per the instructions issued b... Read More


Additional Mahapola allowance for uni students affected by severe weather

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ministry of Higher Education in Sri Lanka has announced that an additional monthly Mahapola Scholarship allowance will be paid on December 05, 2025, for university students af... Read More


CID probing 57 misleading rumors circulated during state of emergency - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, declared that stern legal action will be taken against individuals circulating false or misleading information during the state of em... Read More


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