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Damaged communication networks expected to be fully restored by tomorrow - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne stated that the telephone and internet communication networks disrupted due to the recent disaster are expected to be fully r... Read More


Warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa over alleged misuse of Government Vehicles

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumarage has issued a warrant for former Colombo District Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, who is out on bail, after he failed to appear in court. We... Read More


Moment of silence in Parliament for adverse weather victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Today (03), Parliament observed a minute's silence to pay tribute to those who lost their lives due to the recent adverse weather conditions affecting the island. The tribute was... Read More


CEB issues safety alert on restoring power in flood-affected homes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has urged the public not to switch on electricity supply in homes affected by recent flooding until proper safety checks are completed. In a sa... Read More


Pakistan PM condoles Sri Lanka, sends humanitarian help

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Following a phone call from Sri Lank... Read More


Saudi king, crown prince express condolences to Sri Lanka over Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have expressed their condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of lives... Read More


Death toll from adverse weather climbs to 474

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the death toll from the recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has risen to 474. As of 10 a.m. today (03), 356 peopl... Read More


Take steps to release vehicles stuck at Customs: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) MP Harsha de Silva today requested the government to make arrangements to take steps towards releasing around 900 imported vehic... Read More


Shehbaz Sharif, AKD hold discussion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deepest sorrow over the tragic loss of life and property caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. In a message following a phon... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes over 2,000 tourists aboard Mein Schiff 06

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Describing it as a "powerful symbol of resilience and recovery," the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) today welcomed more than 2,000 international passengers aboard... Read More