Flood alert issued for Thanthrimale as Malwathu Oya water levels rise
The Irrigation Department has issued a flood alert to the Thanthrimale area due to the rising water levels of the Malwathu Oya. According to the department, water levels in the other rivers across Sri Lanka remain at normal level, as…
Bus driver and conductor suspended over flood incident in Kumbukkana
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has taken disciplinary action regarding the Monaragala–Colombo bus that endangered passengers’ lives by attempting to cross floodwaters in the Kumbukkana area. According to the NTC, the owner and staff of the bus were summoned before…
Northeast monsoon condition gradually establishing over Sri Lanka
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 December 2025 The Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island. Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale…
Nearly Rs 700 million sent by overseas Sri Lankans to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund
The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund has received close to LKR 700 million from overseas Sri Lankans, according to Dr. Harshana Sooriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies. Announcing the figures, he said more than 30,470…
NEW: Improved Account Support on Facebook
Account hacks on Facebook and Instagram are down by over 30% globally this year—making it safer than ever for creators to do what they love. Here are a few recent updates on Facebook to keep your accounts safe: Faster, Simpler…
247 km of A/B-grade roads & 40 bridges destroyed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring damaged road infrastructure in order to normalize public life and ensure uninterrupted transport services in the aftermath of the recent disaster. The President issued these directives during…
50% of Sri Lanka’s Power Connections disrupted during the Cyclone
Deputy General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Noel Priyantha states that around 85% of power connections disrupted due to the emergency disaster situation have now been restored, out of approximately 3.9 million affected consumers. He made this statement yesterday…
“Never waste a crisis”: Ali Sabry calls for transformative recovery
Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry PC has urged the country to transform the national tragedy caused by Cyclone Ditwah into a turning point for long-term reform and reconstruction. In an extended statement titled “Never Waste a Crisis,” Sabry called on…
Meta begins blocking under-16s ahead of Australia’s social media ban
Australia is set to become the first country in the world to enforce a law requiring major social media platforms to block users under 16. Meta has begun preparing to restrict under-16 users ahead of the law, which takes effect…
Sale and slaughter of meat banned in Mannar district
The sale, storage, and slaughter of beef, mutton, and pork have been banned in the Mannar District for one week starting December 3, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka announced. The ban follows reports of widespread livestock deaths…