Sri Lanka is grappling with one of its most widespread natural disasters in recent memory, with authorities confirming that fatalities linked to the relentless spell […]
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Management Committee appointed for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which aims to rebuild the country after the immense damage caused […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sri Lanka–US Defence Pact Unveiled After Transparency Concerns Rise
The long-awaited Sri Lanka–United States Defence Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), previously criticised for being withheld from the public, has now been officially released, offering clarity […]