Blue Lanka Tours Contributes Towards Life-Saving Flood Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is contending with the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwa, which passed through the island between November 27th and 28th. The cyclone has caused the worst weather disaster in the island’s recent history. More than 400 people have died due…
DMT to inspect disaster‑damaged vehicles from 15 Dec
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it is currently gathering information on vehicles destroyed due to the recent disaster situation. Commissioner General of the DMT, Kamal Amarasinghe, told the media today that from December 15 onwards, a…
Sajith seeks Russia’s support for cyclone victims
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa requested Russia’s support to rebuild livelihoods, restore the damaged railway and road systems, and rehabilitate infrastructure affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The request was made during a special meeting between the Russian Ambassador to…
Two Jaffna boys in Sri Lanka U-19 Asia Cup squad
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad to participate in the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup (50 Over). According to an SLC statement, the team will depart for the United Arab Emirates on 10 December…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Dec), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.35 to Rs….
Wet weather : BBC forecast for Sri Lanka
BBC Weather has forecast wet weather at times in Sri Lanka, due to some shower clouds showing up close to the country. BBC Weather’s Ben Rich said that, as such, rain could be expected in Sri Lanka over the next…
“These are our country’s citizens. It is our duty to provide them with a safe house and secure life” – President
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PM Harini visits disaster-hit Peradeniya University
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited the Peradeniya University recently devastated by flooding triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. She inquired into the wellbeing of faculty, staff and students and met with recovery workers to observe ongoing efforts toward restoration. The visit came…
When the floods hit, Sri Lanka’s youth became a lifeline for families in distress
Cyclone Ditwah’s floods sparked a volunteer-driven rescue network that operated alongside emergency agencies across Sri Lanka, with youth groups, volunteer platforms, civil organizations and defence units forming a rapid response system within hours of the disaster. One of the…
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 districts to safe centres. The DMC stated that this directive was issued based on red…