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Fallen SLAF pilot posthumously promoted to Group Captain

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who lost his life in the recent helicopter crash in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain, the S... Read More


Coast Guard ship Huravee offers disaster relief supportin Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) Coast Guard ship Huravee has made its first official visit to Sri Lanka, joining the country's 75th Navy anniversary celebrations and of... Read More


No more cyclonic storm, but rain will continue: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Sri Lanka will continue to experience showers this month as the Northeast Monsoon remains activated, an official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. Director Depar... Read More


Ad hoc food donations lead to wastage while the needy remain unattended

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Several pictures circulating on social media and complaints from locals residing in flood-affected areas reveal that food distributions by independent donors have been conducted i... Read More


King Charles 'deeply saddened' over 'terrible' floods in South and Southeast Asia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- In a new statement, King Charles has addressed the "terrible" floods across South and Southeast Asia. A message was shared to the royal family's official social media pages on Mo... Read More


Over 1.3 million affected by adverse weather across 25 districts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A total of 1,373,899 individuals from 382,651 families across 25 districts have been affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.... Read More


Maldives Police donate MVR 2.4M for Sri Lanka cyclone relief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Maldives Police Service has donated MVR 2.4 million to the "Ceylon Aa Eku Dhivehin" telethon, organised to support Sri Lankan communities affected by the devastation caused by... Read More


Sri Lanka at risk of post-flood disease outbreak

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- As floodwaters begin to recede across affected areas, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water. When contacte... Read More


Army launches special operation to clear main access road to Sri Pada

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A special operation is underway to restore the main entrance road leading to the Sri Pada site, after adverse weather conditions caused blockages and disruptions along the route. ... Read More


C.B. Rathnayake appears before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (02) to provide a statement as part of an ongoing... Read More