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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


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called on the government to urgently reform its policy on overseas relief donations, describing current regulations as outdated, restri...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