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"Never waste a crisis": Ali Sabry calls for climate-resilient rebuilding after devastation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, PC, has called on the country to seize the current national disaster as a turning point, stressing that Sri Lanka must "never waste a crisis" bu... Read More


Marikkar Mohamed Thahir sworn in as New MP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Naina Thambi Marikkar Mohamed Thahir was sworn in today (05) as a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National List Member of Parliament before Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Thahir'... Read More


Public urged to use official channels for student relief contributions

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Ministry of Education has clarified that only government-designated accounts, including those under the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, are ... Read More


Train season ticket holders allowed to travel on SLTB Buses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced that passengers holding train season tickets will now be allowed to travel on SLTB buses by simply presenting their ... Read More


Indian medical team sets up fully operational field hospital in Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- According to the Ministry, the Indian medical team is setting up a complete trauma care and emergency treatment facility in the area. The field hospital will include surgical unit... Read More


Driver and Conductor suspended after Kumbukkana flood mishap

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action against the Monaragala-Colombo bus that recently plunged into floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area, putting pas... Read More


Driver suspended for attempting to sell donated water bottles to restaurant

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A driver attached to the Gangawata Korale Divisional Secretariat has been handed over to the Kandy Police for allegedly stealing and selling bottled drinking water that had been d... Read More


Man arrested in Panadura for producing forged IDs and documents

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- A man from Panadura has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption for preparing forged documents, including fake identity car... Read More


"No government can face this disaster alone": Hakeem urges collective national response

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and MP Rauff Hakeem told Parliament today (05) that no government can face a disaster of this magnitude without broader national and intern... Read More


Heavy rain and strong lightning advisory issued

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces as well as Galle and Matara distri... Read More