Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on Wednesday announced a special program aimed at safeguarding children affected by the recent floods and landslides. […]
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UNDP says 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka submerged after Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah has caused one of the largest flood events in Sri Lanka’s recent history, submerging 1.1 million hectares, roughly 20 per cent of the […]
Russia sends aid to Sri Lanka after devastating cyclone
Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the island nation was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia’s RIA […]
Cyclone Ditwah has left our railway network in a state of devastation.
Out of our total 1,593 km railway track, only 478 km remain operational, which is approximately 30% of our network. Affected Lines: • Colombo-Badulla Line: […]
DMC orders evacuation in high-risk areas, including Kandy, Kegalle
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has informed District Secretaries to take steps to relocate residents living in vulnerable areas of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, and Matale […]
Sri Lanka to Rebuild 764 Damaged Religious Sites After Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka’s government has pledged to restore and reconstruct 764 religious places damaged in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, including Buddhist temples, Hindu kovils, Catholic […]
NBRO Expands Landslide Mapping to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness Across Sri Lanka
The Landslide Research and Risk Management Division (LRRMD) of the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has intensified its landslide hazard zonation mapping initiative, now covering […]
Sri Lanka Announces Comprehensive Relief Package for Victims of Cyclone Ditwah
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has issued Budget Circular No. 08/2025 introducing an extensive relief and empowerment program for families and sectors […]
Original He-Man of Indian Cinema Dharmendra Bids Goodbye
One of India’s most celebrated actors, Dharmendra, passed away at the age of 89 on Monday (November 24), according to IANS. The news comes after […]