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India allows Pakistani aircraft to carry cyclone aid over its airspace to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- India has granted rapid airspace clearance for Pakistan's humanitarian aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, Indian officials confirmed on Monday. Acc... Read More


SLAF honors Pilot Nirmal Siyambalapitiya with posthumous promotion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has posthumously promoted Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the pilot who tragically lost his life in the Lunuwila, Wennappuwa helicopter crash... Read More


PM Modi assures continued support to Sri Lanka in telephone conversation with President AKD

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (01) regarding the ongoing disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. ... Read More


Athurugiriya Interchange of Southern Expressway reopened

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, which was temporarily closed due to flooding caused by recent heavy rains, has now been reopened, authorities confirmed. The... Read More


Simplified procedure for clearing disaster relief from abroad

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Anyone who is willing to help Sri Lanka at this difficult moment, may send such assistance consigned to "Secretary, Ministry of Defense, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Ma... Read More


Russia stands with Sri Lanka: President Putin offers condolences over devastating floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- ussian President Vladimir Putin has extended his deepest sympathies to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake following the devastating floods and landslides that have clai... Read More


UAE delivers humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka's disaster-affected communities

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation in Sri Lanka arrived in the country early this mo... Read More


Sri Lanka disaster death toll rises to 410

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the ongoing disaster affecting all 25 districts of Sri Lanka has risen to 410. Authorities continue to asses... Read More


Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake appears before CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (02 ) to provide a statement as part of an ongoin... Read More


Water supply in Kandy city restored after flood disruption

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The Kandy Municipal Council has announced that water supply in Kandy city has been restored following disruptions caused by recent flooding. Heavy rains and floods on the previou... Read More