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Academic activities of all universities suspended till December 8

Colombo, Nov. 30 -- Academic activities of all universities, higher education institutions and vocational training institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Voc... Read More


334 dead, 370 missing in islandwide disaster

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- At least 334 people have been confirmed dead, while 370 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported today. The worst-hit district is Kandy, where 88 ... Read More


Air Force pilot killed in helicopter crash in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the captain of a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, was killed this afternoon (30) when the aircraft crashed in the Lunuwila area of ... Read More


Fund will be set up to gather necessary resources for reconstruction: President

Colombo, Nov. 30 -- The government is in the process of setting up a fund to gather the necessary resources for reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. Addressing the nation, h... Read More


Another Indian Air Force flight arrives in Colombo with disaster relief supplies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Another Indian Air Force flight, a C-130J, has landed in Colombo carrying approximately 10 tons of disaster response supplies, Indian External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. J... Read More


Emergency powers will not be misused: President assures

Colombo, Nov. 30 -- Claiming that emergency regulations have been enacted to provide legal and financial safeguards for efficient reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured that the em... Read More


India evacuates 750 nationals, strengthens cyclone 'Ditwah' relief in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- India has evacuated around 750 Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, as part of ongoing efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Evacuations continue via ... Read More


Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Europe's Airbus (AIR.PA) said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global ... Read More


India inks Rs 7,995 crore deal with US for MH-60R helicopter support

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the United States Government for a five-year sustainment support package for the Indian... Read More


Sri Lanka Tourism assures 24/7 support for visitors amid severe weather

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- Sri Lanka Tourism announced that dedicated response teams are operating around the clock to assist tourists and industry stakeholders affected by the recent severe weather conditi... Read More