Car catches fire after crashing into bowser on Southern Expressway
A vehicle travelling on the Southern Expressway caught fire on Friday afternoon (05) after crashing into the rear of a bowser that was watering plants near the 160km post. The car, which was allegedly driven in an unsafe manner, collided…
Insurance firms to fast-track claims arising from cyclone Ditwah
Insurance companies have agreed to expedite payments for claims linked to insured perils caused by cyclone Ditwah, following a special meeting held on 3 December 2025 with senior government and regulatory officials. The discussion brought together Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary…
Football at Gateway College reach new Heights
The Champion Team Defeats Elizabeth Moir 6–0 in the TISSL Final and overcome Royal College 3–0 to secure third place at the All-Island A Division Tournament. Gateway College Colombo, despite missing three key players who were away on national duty,…
Kurunegala & Kandy train pass holders to get special bus service from Monday
Train season ticket holders travelling for work from Kandy to Colombo and from Kurunegala to Colombo will be allowed to travel by bus as train services are interrupted. This arrangement will be in effect from Monday, 08 December 2025 Morning…
Temporary tower restores power line connecting Rantambe and Mahiyangana
A key 132 kV transmission line connecting Rantambe and Mahiyangana was restored today after being out of service for several days due to a severe accident that damaged the line and affected electricity supply in parts of the Ampara district….
President in Kandy : Key issues discussed
• A mechanism that goes beyond the normal state apparatus is needed to restore public life • Priority must be given to cultivating arable land • No allowance will be given for illegal constructions hereafter • A long-term plan is…
950 metric tons of disaster relief from Tamil Nadu en route to Colombo
A ship carrying emergency relief from the Government of Tamil Nadu is en route to Sri Lanka to assist communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the subsequent floods and landslides. The vessel, loaded with 950 metric tons of essential supplies,…
Prime Minister, foreign minister brief diplomats on Sri Lanka’s flood recovery efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath briefed foreign diplomatic missions and international organisations on Thursday on Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery following Cyclone Ditwah. The Prime Minister thanked all partners for…
Rs. 25,000 Disaster Allowance: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
The Ministry of Defence, through the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), has issued an updated guideline outlining the process for providing a Rs. 25,000 allowance to households affected by the severe disaster situation that began on 21st November 2025….
Central Bank directs banks to grant relief for disaster-hit borrowers
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has instructed all licensed banks to grant relief to individuals and businesses affected by recent cyclonic and flood disasters. The directive, issued through Circular No. 04 of 2025, aims to support recovery while…