Sri Lanka’s flood disaster death toll rises to 607, with 214 still missing
The death toll from Sri Lanka’s worst natural disaster in two decades has climbed to 607, according to updated figures released by authorities today. At least 214 people are still reported missing following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah and…
President distances from Watagala, insists freedom of expression won’t be restricted
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured Parliament that emergency regulations will not be used to suppress freedom of expression or criticism directed at the government. Addressing concerns sparked by remarks made recently by Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, the President said…
President delivers special statement in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says it is the responsibility of the government to create a better state than the current nation, ensuring a better life for the disaster-affected public. Delivering a special statement in Parliament today (05 Dec), the President…
Maldives hands over consignment of canned tuna to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka received a consignment of canned tuna from the Maldives today (05) as relief for the people affected by the adverse weather. According to the President’s Office, the consignment, handed over this afternoon, consists of 25,000 cases of canned…
Flight Cancelled, Techie Couple Attends Own Reception Online
IndiGo has cancelled hundreds of flights across India this week after failing to make sufficient changes to its roster planning to accommodate new government norms. Bengaluru: A unique and unexpected scene unfolded in Karnataka’s Hubballi when a newlywed couple had…
PM Harini orders disaster waste cleanup within three weeks
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the waste accumulated as a result of the disaster situation should be systematically removed and that all cleaning processes must be completed within three weeks. The Prime Minister made the statement during a meeting of…
Northeast Monsoon : Heavy rains and strong winds forecast Dec 9–11
The Department of Meteorology says rainfall may increase on December 9, 10, and 11 due to the Northeast Monsoon weather affecting Sri Lanka. Addressing the media, the department’s Director General, Athula Karunanayake, stated that during this period, the wind speed…
WATCH : Special statement from President AKD
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Baby born at Bandaranaike International Airport
A Tanzanian passenger in transit at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) gave birth to a baby boy on Friday with the assistance of the airport’s medical team. The mother, a transit passenger from Tanzania, gave birth while en route through BIA….
India’s NDRF team departs after flood relief mission in Sri Lanka
The Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team departed Sri Lanka today after completing Operation Sagar Bandhu, following disasters due to Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Sri Lanka Air Force, working alongside the Sri Lankan military, the Indian NDRF team…