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764 religious places damaged due to Ditwah cyclone: Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Some 764 religious places, including Buddhist temples, Churches and Mosques, have been partially or completely damaged due to the Ditwah cyclone, Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religi... Read More


Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250M for relief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation (BMNF), headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, has donated Rs. 250 million to the government fund established... Read More


CEA issues special waste management guidelines following cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has introduced special criteria for managing waste generated in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with a focus on handling hazardous, soli... Read More


A storm to hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A storm that developed in the Bay of Bengal area is expected to hit Sri Lanka, bringing rainfall of 75 mm, particularly to the northern, eastern and north-central provinces, accor... Read More


Several groups to sue Government for failing to issue advance warnings on cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Several political parties, civil groups, environmental organizations and public movements are preparing to take legal action against the government, accusing authorities of failin... Read More


Post-flood operations to continue despite North-East monsoon

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Despite the northeast monsoon being just around the corner, post-flood operations, including relief programmes, rescue, evacuation, and rehabilitation activities, will continue un... Read More


Indian Met. Dept. warned Sri Lanka about Cyclone Ditwah weeks in advance

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had shared information about Cyclone Ditwah with Sri Lanka as early as November 13, Indian media reports have revealed. According to Th... Read More


Northeast monsoon brings heavy showers across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon is gradually establishing over Sri Lanka, bringing showers and thundershowers to several regions of the island, the Meteorology Department said. According t... Read More


Inter-religious programs launched to pray for victims of Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A series of inter-religious programs will be held across Sri Lanka from today (09) to seek blessings for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the floods, and to offer prayers for ... Read More


Hambantota Port grants extra 5 demurrage-free days for vehicle clearance in December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has announced a special concession for vehicle importers, offering an additional five free days for clearing imported vehicles in De... Read More