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Sri Lanka signs USD 100M loan and USD 3M grant agreements with ADB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Government of Sri Lanka held discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Refor... Read More


Train operations on Puttalam line extended to Nattandiya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Railway Department announces that train services on the Puttalam line will now operate up to Nattandiya, following the completion of repair work necessitated by recent floodin... Read More


PM Harini highlights Sri Lanka's quick recovery and digital plans after floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that despite the recent devastation caused by severe flooding and landslides, Sri Lanka continues to recover rapidly due to the exceptio... Read More


Extensive damage to roads, bridges, rail tracks and tanks due to Cyclone Ditwah, 246 roads restored

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Widespread destruction has been reported across multiple sectors in Sri Lanka due to the recent adverse weather conditions, according to the Commissioner-General of Essential Serv... Read More


U.S. transfers fourth former Coast Guard Cutter to Sri Lanka Navy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The United States has transferred a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter, the USCGC EX-DECISIVE, to the Sri Lanka Navy during a ceremony held in Baltimore. U.S. officials emphasized th... Read More


Spill gates of Kala Wewa opened; Residents in downstream areas urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Authorities have opened two spill gates of the Kala Wewa by four feet each as of 9:00 a.m. today (04). The spill gates have been opened due to the increase in the water level of ... Read More


Japan sends medical team to disaster-stricken Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Japan's overseas aid agency has sent a medical team to Sri Lanka to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts. About 30 members of the medical team took off from Tokyo's Haneda A... Read More


Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the C... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC)... Read More


Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone 'Ditwah' in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia's response to the impacts of Cyclone 'Ditwah' to $3.5 million. Australia ... Read More