Exclusive

Publication

Byline

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


No change in school opening date, says Education Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has stated that no decision has been made regarding the revision of the school reopening date. As previously announced, schools are s... Read More


Volunteers from Matara mobilize to rebuild Badulla after cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- A team of 826 volunteers from Matara arrived in Badulla yesterday (December 1) to assist in rebuilding communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Badulla District S... Read More


UNICEF delivers 25,000 kg of chlorine to support clean water access in cyclone-hit areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- At the request of the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB), UNICEF has delivered nearly 25,000 kilograms of chlorine to aid water purification in Sri Lanka. The supply i... Read More


Sri Lanka to import frozen vegetables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- The government has decided to import frozen vegetables that meet the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabhat Chandrakee... Read More


US Special Representative calls President on cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Sergio Gore, the US Special Representative for South and Central Asian Affairs and Director of the White House Presidential Staff, held a telephone conversation with President Anu... Read More


Former minister C.B. Ratnayake arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 2 -- Former Minister C. B. Ratnayake was arrested today (02) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He had been summoned to the Commission thi... Read More