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UN activates emergency system to support Sri Lanka disaster response

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The United Nations took steps yesterday to activate its emergency coordination system to launch a joint response with Sri Lankan government agencies and humanitarian organisations ... Read More


Sri Lanka disaster death toll rises

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The latest report released by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) regarding the situation caused by the adverse weather across the island indicates a tragic rise in casualties. T... Read More


Disaster Welfare Fund launched to support Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Chief Prelates of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters and the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic jointly established a Social Welfare Fund to support the welfare of people affecte... Read More


Cabinet approves "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" fund for post-cyclone recovery

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The Presidential Media Division (PMD) announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund. The fund's primary objective is the long-term re... Read More


CCPI Inflation remains stable at 2.1%

Srilanka, Dec. 1 -- The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), was recorded at 2.1% in November 2025. Notably, this figure remains the same as the value recor... Read More


Major flood status in Colombo as Kelani River water level rises

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- Director-General of Irrigation, Engineer A. Gunasekara, stated that the water level at the Nagalam Street Gauge exceeded 7 feet, indicating that Colombo is currently experiencing ... Read More


All onboard crashed helicopter rescued

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- All five persons onboard the Air Force helicopter that crashed in Wennappuwa have been rescued and are being taken to the Marawila Hospital. This was confirmed to us by the Sri La... Read More


The President to address the nation

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to make a special statement to the nation today (30) at 8:30 PM. The Presidential Media Division mentioned that through this speci... Read More


Critical flood warning for Kelani River Basin extended

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The high-risk flood warning issued for the Kelani River basin has been further extended. The Department of Irrigation mentioned that the high-risk flood situation for the areas s... Read More


Universities, Vocational institutes close

Srilanka, Nov. 30 -- The disaster triggered by Cyclone Ditwah has escalated into a national crisis, prompting the suspension of all higher education and vocational training activities, according to a ... Read More