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Australia pledges AUD 1million aid for Sri Lanka cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Australian Government will provide AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone Ditwah, the Australian High Commission announced on 30 N... Read More


Ranil summons all political parties to discuss disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called all opposition parties for a discussion on the current disaster situation, his office said in a statement. Wickremesinghe is expecte... Read More


Understanding the flood aftermath: What Sri Lankans should be aware of now

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka is now deep inside a disaster that continues to evolve. Floods have swept through major districts, rivers have crossed dangerous levels, landslides have crushed homes, a... Read More


Welikada prison inmates donate today's lunch to flood affected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The inmates of the Welikada prison have donated their lunch today to the people in Colombo, who were affected by the adverse weather. The dry food used for the preparation of the... Read More


Be vigilant of infectious diseases as floodwaters recede

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe, urged the public to remain alert to the rising risks of infectious and vector-bo... Read More


Affected household to get Rs. 10,000 initial grant to restore sanitation, clean houses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government will provide Rs. 10,000 as an initial grant to each affected household to restore sanitation and make the home safe for living again, Assistant Secretary of the Nat... Read More


Taj Samudra terminates security officer following internal inquiry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Taj Samudra, Colombo, has confirmed that the hotel management has terminated the services of a security officer with immediate effect following an internal inquiry. In an officia... Read More


One-month grace period for expired driving licences

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Police announced that no legal action will be taken against motorists driving with expired licences between 25 November and 25 December 2025. In a statement, Police... Read More


Video: Indian NDRF teams conduct rescue operations in Badulla

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Teams from India's National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the country's specialised agency for search and rescue and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), have car... Read More


Flood warning for Mahaweli River basin extended by 48 hours

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The flood warning issued for the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for another 48 hours, the Irrigation Department said. In its bulletin, the department urged residents in v... Read More