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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


Army conducts search for family missing after Kandapola landslide

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Army has launched a search operation to locate a family reported missing following a landslide in the Chandirigama area of Kandapola, caused by heavy rainfall in the... Read More


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