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…
Several office trains to resume tomorrow after track repairs completed
Sri Lanka Railways announced that several train services will resume from tomorrow (10) following repairs carried out between Ambepussa and Alawwa. The disruption occurred when an old brick arch culvert near the Bujjomuwa railway station collapsed and was swept into…
Massive Volunteer Drive Begins to Repair 1,020 Irrigation Systems in Badulla
A two-week programme to repair irrigation systems damaged by Cyclone Ditwah commenced today (9) in the Badulla District, with the aim of restoring water management networks ahead of the upcoming Maha cultivation season. According to the Irrigation Department, 1,020 irrigation…
EU opens antitrust inquiry over Google’s AI search summaries
The European Commission said Tuesday it will look into whether Google is breaking the EU’s competition rules by not paying publishers enough or by setting unfair conditions to keep their content out of the search engine’s AI-generated summaries. “We are investigating whether Google may have imposed…
CTU calls for loan relief for disaster-affected teachers
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to implement an immediate concessional relief program for teachers and principals affected by the recent disaster. CTU General Secretary Joseph Stalin said many educators have been severely impacted and are…
Australia supports WFP emergency relief for cyclone-affected communities
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has intensified its emergency operations in Sri Lanka in response to Cyclone Ditwah, backed by an AUD 1.5 million contribution from the Government of Australia. The funding enables WFP to provide life-saving fortified…
Ministry warns of relief scams following disaster
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms, falsely claiming to provide post-disaster relief for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to…
Sri Lankans in South Korea donate Rs. 38.43 million for disaster recovery
A donation of Rs. 38.43 million collected by Sri Lankans working in South Korea has been handed over to support disaster-affected communities in Sri Lanka. The funds were officially presented today (09) to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The initiative…
NOLIMIT extends Rs 60 million support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
NOLIMIT has pledged Rs. 60 million to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka and displaced large numbers of families. The company announced that its contribution…
147 schools will not open on December 16; full list released
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