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Opposition will support Government's spending efforts on relief - Harsha

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- If the Government submits a proposal to increase Government expenditure by 300 to 500 billion rupees in the Parliament, considering the current crisis situation, the Opposition wil... Read More


Showers expected across several provinces

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur in the other... Read More


International partners reaffirm strong support for Sri Lanka's relief and recovery efforts

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The Ministry of Finance yesterday (03) convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners, and international l... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah: TikTok launches guide to combat misinformation during floods in SL

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- TikTok has announced the launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after cyclone Di... Read More


19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- As of November 2nd, more than 19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers have contributed to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to support national recovery efforts following the... Read More


SJB to take disciplinary action against Kandy Municipal Councillors who obstructed relief efforts

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will take strict disciplinary action against members of the Kandy Municipal Council who allegedly... Read More


Kandy-Colombo main road reopened to travel

SRILANKA, Dec. 4 -- The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development announced today that the Kandy-Colombo main road (A1), which had been closed due to damage caused by the recent adverse we... Read More


India's humanitarian assistance continues with Operation Sagar Bandhu

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- India continues to deepen its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with medical, rescue and relief deployments expanding countrywide as communities grap... Read More


Most damaged roads will be made passable within 10 days - RDA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Members of the Sri Lanka Army engaged in urgent road repairs in the aftermath of the destruction caused by the cyclone and rains.Members of the Sri Lanka Army engaged in urgent ro... Read More


Urgent relief for disaster affected

Sri Lanka, Dec. 3 -- Rs.7.5 Bn set apart from Rs.30 Bn disaster fund Dry rations allowance from Rs.3,600 to Rs.10,500 Chaminda Perera In an effort to restore normalcy to the lives impacted by the 'Di... Read More