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Key strategies for effective disaster management

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka's recent floods, caused by Cyclone Ditwah, have affected human lives, public and private property, and infrastructure, ultimately triggering a broad public debate. Many ... Read More


Shelters must not become shadows for predators.

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka faced one of the worst disasters in its history over the past two weeks. A large number of people lost their lives, while many others remain missing. More than a million... Read More


Shelters must not become shadows for predators

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka faced one of the worst disasters in its history over the past two weeks. A large number of people lost their lives, while many others remain missing. More than a million... Read More


Govt must deliver aid to cyclone victims as promised without delay - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the opposition will keep an eye on whether the people will actually receive the aid promised by the Government. The Opposition Leader said... Read More


Govt will not withdraw from IMF agreement - President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Seeks US$ 200 Mn from IMF as emergency funding US$ 342 Million sought in IMF's upcoming tranche Supplementary estimate of Rs.50 Billion submitted yesterday Rs.200,000 for each hec... Read More


Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matal... Read More


President Calls on the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (06) visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter, Most Venerable Thibbatuw... Read More


CBSL issues guidelines for handling and exchanging flood damaged banknotes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued detailed guidelines to help the public safely handle and preserve banknotes damaged by recent flooding. The advisory stresses prope... Read More


Five injured as Lorry crashes into parked Cars in Bambalapitiya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- Five people were injured and hospitalized following a serious road accident on Bambalapitiya Marine Drive early this morning (06), at around 2:30 a.m. According to Bambalapitiya ... Read More


Adverse weather death toll Rises to 611

Sri Lanka, Dec. 6 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the recent severe weather has risen to 611, according to an update issued this afternoon. A further 213 peopl... Read More