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Floods and landslides push vegetable prices to record highs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Economic Center have surged sharply in recent days. The wholesale price of carrots has risen from Rs. 700 to Rs. 1000 per kilog... Read More


Ella-Wellawaya road reopens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ella-Wellawaya road has been fully reopened for traffic, according to Badulla District Secretary Panduka Sri Prabath Abeywardena. Authorities have also reported that several ... Read More


Opposition MPs walk out as Parliament adjourns early amid disaster debate

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Opposition staged a walkout of Parliament today (01) in protest against the ruling party's refusal to allow a full-day debate on the ongoing disaster situation. Chief Opposit... Read More


Gold prices soar in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, according to sources at the Colombo Sea Street Gold Market. This morning, the price of 22-carat gold per pound was quoted at Rs. 314,... Read More


Parliament adjourned until December 3

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Parliament session concluded earlier today (01), with Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announcing that proceedings will resume at 9:00 a.m. on December 3. This morning, several p... Read More


Sri Lankans can now donate to disaster relief fund easily via GovPay

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A new donation system has been launched through GovPay to support people affected by the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka travel guide The system allows ... Read More


Sri Lanka receives two rapid field hospital systems from India

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two makeshift field hospital systems, along with essential medicines, medical equipment, and a team of Indian military doctor... Read More


New Zealand pledges NZ$1 million for Sri Lanka's disaster relief

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- In a statement issued by the New Zealand High Commission in Colombo, Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the assistance will be provided through an international humanitarian res... Read More


SLAF urges public to halt unregulated drone flights

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has urged the public to refrain from operating drones in areas where ongoing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations are underway.Sri... Read More


CAA urges public to avoid panic buying

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) urges the public to remain calm and refrain from unnecessary hoarding of goods during the ongoing disaster situation. The Authority emphasize... Read More