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Coroners to forgo allowance for cyclone victim inquests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The All-Island Association of Coroners have decided to forgo all Government allowances for conducting inquests into deaths caused by landslides and floods, Association President A... Read More


Govt assures support to rebuild Peradeniya stronger, safer

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government stands ready to support the Peradeniya University in rebuilding that is stronger, safer, and more resilient than b... Read More


Committee to ensure foreign aid goes to intended people

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A special committee led by Deputy Defence Minister, retired Major General Aruna Jayasekara, has been appointed by the President to oversee the effective management of materials an... Read More


Northeast Monsoon intensifies: Widespread showers and strong winds expected today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central and Uva pr... Read More


China donates 85 tonnes of relief supplies to support Sri Lanka's post-cyclone recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- China extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka yesterday (08) by donating 85 tonnes of flood relief supplies to aid communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The consignment, ... Read More


Lingerie shop owner remanded over hidden camera in fitting room

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- A Thalawathugoda lingerie shop owner was remanded yesterday (08) after police discovered a hidden camera inside a fitting room allegedly used to record female customers. Thalanga... Read More


Auditor General appointment further delayed as opposition blocks approval

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The appointment of a new Auditor General in Sri Lanka has been delayed for six months, amid reported political disputes involving some opposition parties and internal disagreement... Read More


School reopening circular to be released today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Ministry of Education is set to issue a circular today regarding the reopening of schools that were closed due to the recent disaster affecting the island. According to Secre... Read More


Sri Lanka thanks Tamil Nadu for emergency relief support following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation with the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Hon. M. K. Stalin, to convey the country's gratitude ... Read More


Several provinces on heavy rain alert with expected rainfall above 100mm

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for heavy rain across parts of Sri Lanka, valid for the next 24 hours from 7:30 a.m. on 09 December 2025. Accordin... Read More