President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered the establishment of an “Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services” at the Prime Minister’s Office to coordinate […]
Month: November 2025
Sri Lanka’s Insurance Sector Enters Renewed Growth Cycle Amid Rising Demand and Economic Stability
Sri Lanka’s insurance industry is entering a strong recovery phase, supported by rising economic stability, higher financial literacy, and renewed demand for protection-based products. According […]
Rise above political divides and act with urgency, unity and compassion!
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, I urge administrators across Sri Lanka to put aside party differences and work together to […]
Mavil Aru sluice under pressure as floodwaters rise, warning from Irrigation Dept.
The Mavil Aru sluice is under pressure due to heavy inflows from the Mahaweli River, Director General of Irrigation Ajith Gunasekara said. An immense volume […]
Sri Lanka’s River Mouth Maintenance: A Recipe for Disaster?
Sri Lanka’s annual flooding has become a recurring nightmare, leaving thousands displaced and livelihoods destroyed. While heavy rainfall is often blamed, experts argue that the […]
Colombo Stock Market Faces Rising Downside Risks Despite Reaching Record Highs
Sri Lanka’s stock market, which recently climbed past the 23,000-point threshold for the first time, is now showing clear signs of vulnerability as analysts warn […]
Nasheed calls for help for Sri Lanka IMF obligations
Former Maldive’s President Nasheed: When Sri Lanka faced its financial crisis in 2022, the IMF approved a 4‑year Extended Fund Facility after months of negotiation. […]
Pre-emptive Reservoir Water Releases During Extreme Rainfall Warnings
Sri Lanka received an extraordinary warning on 12 November 2025 from both meteorological and hydrological authorities: the island was likely to be hit by a […]
44,000 People Affected by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah
A total of 43,991 individuals from 12,313 families have been affected by the extreme weather conditions triggered by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported. According […]
Zelensky Chief Aide under Investigation
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have said they are conducting searches at the home of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief aide and lead negotiator in the latest round […]
UK rejects Nigerian request to deport former politican jailed for organ trafficking
Ike Ekweremadu serving prison sentence after being found guilty of conspiring to exploit a man for his kidney The UK government has rejected a request […]
Sri Lanka Safe and Fully Open for Tourism Despite Seasonal Rains – SLTDA
Sri Lanka remains safe and fully open for travel and tourism despite seasonal rainfall affecting certain parts of the island, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) […]
India provides rations to Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
India has extended immediate humanitarian relief to Sri Lanka which has been hit by Cyclone Ditwah, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said, with the […]
How the 2016 Kelani River Basin Flood Spread
Authorities have issued a heightened flood alert for the Kelani River Basin, warning that the current situation driven by Cyclone Ditwah could surpass the devastating […]
President Orders Unrestricted Flood Relief & Faster Response Measures
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed authorities to provide immediate and unrestricted relief to communities affected by ongoing floods and disasters, emphasizing that financial limitations […]
Cyclone Ditwah Causes Serious Disaster: 56 Deaths, 21 Missing
Sri Lanka is facing a significant disaster due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The official releases of information from the Disaster Management Centre records […]
Tender Irregularities Raise Concerns Over BIA Project Progress
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) expansion, long stalled due to economic crisis and procurement issues, is scheduled to restart in mid-2026, with construction potentially commencing […]
AI Ambitions Threatened by Insufficient Budget Allocations
The Sri Lankan government has positioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its economic transformation, but the financial backing in the Budget 2026 appears […]