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Monsoon conditions intensify as heavy rain and thunderstorms loom over several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- he Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale ... Read More


Putin says Russia will take Donbas by force or Ukraine's troops will withdraw

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Vladimir Putin has warned again that Ukrainian troops must withdraw from Ukraine's eastern Donbas region or Russia will seize it, rejecting any compromise over how to en... Read More


Parliament to hold third reading of 2026 Budget today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The third reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, marking the 80th Budget Speech, is scheduled to take place today (05) at 6 p.m., according to the Parliament's Department of Comm... Read More


Akuressa sees intense rain

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Akuressa, along the Nilwala River, received the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, recording nearly 125 mm, according to Engineer L. S. Suriyabandara, Director (Hydrology and ... Read More


Overseas Sri Lankans contribute millions to 'Rebuild Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- In a special statement, he noted that over 30,470 transactions have been made through the Bank of Ceylon account dedicated to the fund. Additionally, the fund has collected nearly... Read More


"Never waste a crisis": Ali Sabry calls for climate-resilient rebuilding after devastation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, has called on the country to seize the current national disaster as a turning point, stressing that Sri Lanka must "never waste a crisis" bu... Read More


Marikkar Mohamed Thahir sworn in as New MP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in today (05) as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Thahir'... Read More


Public urged to use official channels for student relief contributions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Ministry of Education has clarified that only government-designated accounts, including those under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, are ... Read More


Train season ticket holders allowed to travel on SLTB Buses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that passengers holding train season tickets will now be allowed to travel on SLTB buses by simply presenting their ... Read More


Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- According to the Ministry, the Indian medical team is setting up a complete trauma care and emergency treatment facility in the area. The field hospital will include surgical unit... Read More