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Most schools to reopen on Dec 16; 147 remain closed due to disaster impact

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Education Ministry has announced that all schools across the country except those affected by recent disaster conditions will reopen on December 16, following a review of the... Read More


President responds to criticisms of govt's handling of Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Acknowledging shortcomings in Sri Lanka's disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Cyclone Ditwah exposed long-standing weakn... Read More


School staff to report on Dec 15; Relaxed dress policy for disaster-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Principals, teachers, and non-academic staff of all schools reopening on December 16 have been instructed to report for duty on December 15, the Ministry of Education announced t... Read More


Public warned of fake relief messages circulating after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public to beware of fraudulent messages circulating on social media claiming to offer relief to those affected by Cyclone Di... Read More


UAE relief cargo arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- In a significant gesture of solidarity and support, a relief cargo from the United Arab Emirates has been officially received in Sri Lanka, President's Media Division (PMD) said.... Read More


Volunteers join efforts to restore Badulla irrigation systems

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A two-week programme to restore irrigation systems severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah began today (9) in the Badulla District, aimed at ensuring water networks are fully function... Read More


Lack of coordination among state institutions worsening public hardship, Namal says

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa today claimed that the difficulties faced by the public during the recent disaster have been worsened... Read More


Massive 73,000kg vegetable haul sent from N'Eliya to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A total of 73,000 kilograms of vegetables were transported from the Nuwara Eliya Economic Centre to Colombo on the 9th, following a major demand from Colombo-based buyers, the ce... Read More


ASPI rallies strongly as market records one of its largest single-day gains

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange delivered a powerful rebound on Tuesday, with the ASPI surging over 400 points, marking the 8th highest single-day gain in market history. The index ma... Read More


Australia's social media ban for children takes effect in world first

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Australia has enacted a world-first ban on social media for users aged under 16, causing millions of children and teenagers to lose access to their accounts. Facebook, Instagram... Read More