Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Sri Lanka disaster death toll climbs to 355

India, Dec. 1 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that the death toll from the severe disaster situation affecting all 25 districts has risen to 355, while 366 individuals remain missing. ... Read More


Prabath Chandrakeerthi new Commissioner-General of Essential Services

India, Dec. 1 -- Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services. He received his appointment letter from President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayak... Read More


Business community's support essential in restoring normalcy to public life - President

India, Dec. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the cooperation of the country's business community is essential both in providing relief to those affected by the adverse weather condi... Read More


Over 100 deaths in Kandy, 180 missing

India, Dec. 1 -- The District Disaster Management Unit says that 103 deaths have been reported in 20 Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the Kandy District due to the disaster situation caused by heav... Read More


Special operation to restore damaged communication networks

India, Dec. 1 -- A discussion was held at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) between the Government and leading telecommunication companies on measures to restore damage... Read More


Disaster situation claims 50 lives in Badulla, 40 still missing

India, Dec. 1 -- The recent disaster situation has claimed 50 lives in the Badulla District while 40 others remain missing as of 9 a.m. on Saturday (29), Badulla District Secretary, Prabhath Abeywarde... Read More


Refrain from returning home at this time - Met DG

India, Dec. 1 -- The Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake stated that although the cyclone has moved away from the island and its direct effects have diminished, the indirect ef... Read More


President oversees Mavil Aru breach rescue operation

India, Dec. 1 -- The operation to rescue those trapped by the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment breach was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. As a result of ... Read More


NTC issues safety guidelines for bus operators

India, Dec. 1 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has issued a special notice instructing private bus owners, drivers and conductors to strictly follow the directions of Police officers on duty... Read More


Stay alert to Irrigation Department's flood advisories - DG

India, Dec. 1 -- Meteorology Department Director General Athula Karunanayake said although the heavy rainfall has subsided, water from areas around hydroelectric power plants in the central highlands ... Read More