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Ditwah related deaths jump to 607

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) released its latest situation report at 6:00 PM, highlighting a dramatic escalation in the national disaster. More than 2 million people acro... Read More


President announces grant for essential household items

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that an allowance of Rs. 50,000 will be granted per household, irrespective of ownership, to individuals whose homes were affected by ... Read More


President announces rental allowance for displaced families

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that a monthly allowance of Rs. 25,000 will be granted to individuals who lost their homes due to the disaster and cannot stay in reli... Read More


Korea donates USD 500,000 to support Sri Lanka's Cyclone relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- In response to the severe devastation caused by tropical cyclone Ditwah across Sri Lanka, the Government of the Republic of Korea has announced a contribution of USD 500,000 to as... Read More


President announces livelihood support for three months

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that families who have lost both their homes and livelihoods due to the disaster will be granted an allowance for three months, varyin... Read More


2026 Appropriation Bill passed by Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- The Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 was passed by Parliament today (December 5) with a majority of 157 votes at its third reading. The vote on the third reading was held aro... Read More


President announces grant for complete loss of home and land

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced during a special statement in Parliament today that individuals who lost both their land and their home due to the adverse weather con... Read More


Egypt offers condolences to flood-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 5 -- Egypt expressed its heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Sri Lanka following the recent floods that have resulted in hundreds of casualties. In a statement issue... Read More


SLTD says tourism back to normal

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Tourism confirms infrastructure largely restored and major tourist zones are ready for visitors. Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that the country is returning to normal... Read More


SLT-MOBITEL urges caution against fallen cables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Telecom-MOBITEL has issued a public advisory urging residents in disaster-affected areas not to interfere with fibre and copper cables that may have fallen to the ground... Read More