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Disaster death toll rises to 638

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) has reported that the number of deaths from the ongoing disaster situation affecting Sri Lanka has risen to 638, with 191 people still missing... Read More


Bhutan donates US$ 200,000 to support Sri Lanka's disaster recovery

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Kingdom of Bhutan yesterday (09) contributed US$ 200,000 to aid Sri Lanka's recovery efforts following recent severe weather-related disasters. The donation was handed over t... Read More


Sri Lanka receives widespread global support for flood relief and recovery efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- Sri Lanka continues to receive widespread international assistance as the country recovers from the severe floods and weather-related disasters that have affected multiple distric... Read More


Over 2,000 Navy personnel promoted ahead of 75th anniversary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Sri Lanka Navy proudly marked its 75th anniversary on 9 December 2025, commemorating the milestone with a series of events that honored longstanding naval traditions and inclu... Read More


Motorcycles lead vehicle registrations as DMT exceeds revenue target for 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The Department of Motor Transport (DMT) has reported that motorcycles account for the highest number of vehicle registrations so far this year. According to Commissioner General ... Read More


One-fifth of Sri Lanka flooded by Cyclone Ditwah, affecting 2.3 million people - UNDP

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports that Cyclone Ditwah caused extensive devastation across Sri Lanka, flooding more than 1.1 million hectares nearly 20% of th... Read More


Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border after deadly clashes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Royal Thai Army has announced launching air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia, after accusing Cambodian forces of firing at its troops and killing at least one s... Read More


Sumatra floods: Indonesia says no to foreign aid for now

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Indonesia is not accepting foreign aid for now as it remains confident that it can deal with the aftermath of the catastrophic Sumatra floods on its own. Many foreign leaders, in... Read More


Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of floods in Southeast Asia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Over 1,500 people have been killed in recent days in several parts of Southeast Asia due to catastrophic floods and landslides. The current death toll stands at 883 people killed... Read More


Modi-Putin summit: more style and symbolism than substance

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on December 4-5 to attend the 23rd India-Russia Summit. Judging by the media coverage of this visit, one might conclude that India a... Read More