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Former envoy calls for reform of overseas relief donation policy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Former Sri Lankan ambassador Kananathan has called on the government to urgently reform its policy on overseas relief donations, describing current regulations as outdated, restri... Read More


Flood-affected residents advised to get free Leptospirosis treatment

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry has urged residents affected by recent floods to seek immediate treatment to protect against leptospirosis. People are advised to contact their ... Read More


Vegetable stocks arrive; Ministry calls for unhindered transport

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation said that large quantities of vegetables are now being collected from key supply regions in the Badulla District, incl... Read More


All school exams postponed indefinitely

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Ministry of Education announced that all scheduled examinations, including the GCE Advanced Level, have been postponed indefinitely due to the ongoing disaster situation. Ac... Read More


DMT warns of possible online service disruptions amid adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that online services offered through its district offices may experience disruptions over the next few days due to the prevailing ... Read More


CAA issues hotline numbers to report overpricing during emergency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has called on the public to report any cases of traders selling goods at inflated prices during the ongoing state of emergency. The authorit... Read More


400 Indian migrants evacuated from BIA after cyclone disruptions

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- About 400 Indian migrant air passengers, who had been stranded at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for several days due to flight disruptions caused by the recent cyclone... Read More


Rescue efforts at Mavil Aru breach save 121

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- The operation to rescue individuals trapped following the breach of the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Diss... Read More


LITRO assures no domestic gas shortage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- LITRO Gas Company has urged the public not to panic, assuring that there is no shortage of domestic gas and that the company maintains sufficient stocks to meet national demand. ... Read More


NDF politician threatens PHI amid disaster relief duties

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Public Health Inspector (PHI) engaged in disaster relief operations has reportedly been threatened with death by a local politician affiliated to the New Democratic Front (NDF)... Read More