Officials in Sri Lanka are facing immense pressure for their alleged mishandling of Cyclone Ditwah, with the crisis highlighting deep cracks in the country’s emergency […]
Author: Aathif Anaas
Japanese JDR Medical Team arrives in Colombo to strengthen relief efforts
Japan has sent a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Sri Lanka, reinforcing emergency humanitarian operations in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah and underscoring […]
China donates over $ 1 Mn in aid to Sri Lanka
The Government of China has extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, providing over USD 1 million in financial and […]
Sajith seeks new budget, donor conference to rebuild disaster-hit Sri Lanka
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today called for a new programme to rebuild the nation after the recent disaster and therefore cancel the IMF agreement and […]
Total Maldives contribution 1.1 Mn USD
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel, says the total contribution from the Maldivian government, individuals and private sectors have collectively surpassed USD […]
COPF needs proper support of Parliament: Harsha
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) needs the support of Parliament to resolve certain issues, its Chairman Harsha de Silva told Parliament today. “We have […]
Apple to Support Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is extending its thoughts to those affected by the severe storms across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. […]
Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume over 11 years after plane went missing
The country’s transport ministry said the search would resume on 30 December and confirmed that US robotic company “Ocean Infinity” would take part The search […]
House erupts over Met Chief’s 12 Nov unheeded warning about cyclone Ditwah
The year 2025 draws to a close under a cloud of immense tragedy, as Cyclone Ditwah unleashes floods and landslides that claim hundreds of lives […]
Former Minister CB Ratnayake arrested
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake has been arrested after appearing before the Bribery Commission to give a statement.
UNP accuses Govt of failing to activate disaster management plan
The United National Party (UNP) on Tuesday accused the government of failing to activate Sri Lanka’s National Disaster Management Plan during last week’s severe flooding, […]
Deadly floods : President Putin writes to President AKD
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of lives and extensive destruction caused by […]
Ranil to share experience on 2003 & 2016 disaster handling
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken steps to convene all party leaders to discuss the steps to be taken in the face of the adverse […]
Editor’s Note – “Do the People Matter?”
Sri Lanka’s recovery from the devastating floods is starting whilst in some areas the people continue to be affected, trapped and otherwise challenged. The inevitable […]
Several roads reopened as Sri Lanka limps back to near normalcy
Several major roads have been reopened for vehicular traffic following temporary closures due to adverse weather conditions, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said. According to […]
Death Toll Rises to 334 as Cyclone Ditwah Leaves Trail of Destruction
The Disaster Management Centre has confirmed that the number of people who have lost their lives in the severe weather battering the country in recent […]
President directs to set up Office of Commissioner General of Essential Services
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 […]
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 […]