Seventh UAE aid flight arrives to support flood-hit communities

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The seventh humanitarian aid aircraft sent by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to assist those affected by floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah arrived in Sri Lanka. In a statement, ... Read More

Reservoir water levels returning to normal: Irrigation Dept.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Water levels in reservoirs across the country have returned to normal, according to the Department of Irrigation. Director of Irrigation (Hydrology & Disaster Management) L. S. S... Read More

Cyclone Ditwah destroys 600 prawn farms in Puttalam

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Cyclone Ditwah which hit Sri Lanka recently has destroyed more than 600 prawn farms in the Puttalam District alone, bringing the livelihoods of many farmers into a standstill, the... Read More

Namal Rajapaksa urges Prime Minister to summon Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa called on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to immediately summon Parliament, to monitor, debate and ensure that government p... Read More

Disasters can raise heart attack risk by 40%, Cardiologist warns

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Global research shows that heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies can rise by nearly 40% following major disasters such as Cyclone Ditwah, Cardiologist Dr. Gothabhaya ... Read More

Public urged not to tamper with damaged communication lines

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Police said that Dialog Axiata has urged the public, through the Inspector General of Police, to exercise caution regarding telecommunication cables that have been exposed or dama... Read More

Jetstar to debut Melbourne flights to Sri Lanka next year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Jetstar has announced it will offer flights from Australia to Sri Lanka for the first time in in August next year. The company is expected to launch the service from Melbourne to... Read More

President directs speedy repairs of Cyclone-hit roads in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to fast-track funding for the repair of roads, culverts, and embankments damaged in the Nuwara Eliya District, with all... Read More

Severe lightning advisory issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as the Colombo and Kalutara districts today. According... Read More

Public asked to avoid visiting disaster-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Since disaster-affected regions still pose serious risks, Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Pradeep Kodippili has urged people to refrain from bathing or entering ... Read More

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