NBRO clarifies basis and limits of landslide early warnings
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says landslide early warnings are issued based on weather forecasts from the Meteorology Department and real‑time data obtained from automated rain gauges installed in landslide‑prone areas. In a statement, the NBRO said that these…
Chinese Culture Training Camp for Language Teachers set for Dec. 11–12
The “Chinese Culture Training Camp for Local Chinese Language Teachers in Sri Lanka” will be held from 11-12 December 2025, at the Sri Lanka National Institute of Education (NIE). The training camp will be held to enhance the understanding and…
Landslide reported in Bogahapatana
A landslide has been reported in the Bogahapathana area of Meegahakiwula, Morahena. Although efforts were made to evacuate residents from the area, several families have remained without moving to safe centres. Despite the landslide, no loss of life has been…
Sarath Fonseka’s book “Army Commander’s Promise” launched
The book “Army Commander’s Promise to the Nation – I Shall Not Leave This War Behind to the Next Army Commander” authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, was launched on December 9 at the Defence Services College Auditorium in Colombo….
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 takes effect
Australia has banned children under 16 from social media in a world-first, as other countries consider similar age-based measures amid rising concerns over social media’s effects on children’s health and safety. Under the new law, which came into effect at…
Rs. 20 Million Donation from Yaden Labs to Aid Sri Lanka’s Post-Cyclone Rebuild
Yaden Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd., a fully Sri Lankan-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer, has donated Rs. 20 million to the ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund’ to support national recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The donation was handed over…
Co-Pilot says technical fault detected before Lunuwila helicopter crash
Flight Lt. Eranga Chamara Ekanayake, co-pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter that crashed into the Gin Oya on Nov. 30, told the Marawila Magistrate’s Court that both he and the main pilot detected a technical fault…
Cyclone Ditwah : Death toll increases to 639
The death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has increased to 639 as of 06.00 am today. According to the Disaster Management Centre, the highest number of deaths is reported in the Kandy District (234), followed by Badulla…
Sri Lanka’s fiscal recovery threatened by cyclone damage : Moody’s
Sri Lanka’s post-default fiscal consolidation is likely to be hindered by increased spending to address damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, Moody’s Ratings said in a recent statement. Moody’s said several tropical cyclones since mid-November, combined with unusually heavy monsoon rains,…
EU releases 1.8 million euros in emergency aid for Sri Lanka’s flood response
The European Union has allocated up to 1.8 million euros (around LKR 640 million) to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka following the recent floods. This includes 500,000 euros channelled through the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of the International Federation…