SLTDA confirms 269 tourists affected by Cyclone Ditwah, assures safety
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that a total of 269 tourists were affected due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the SLTDA said that the largest affected groups include 52 Indians…
NBRO extends red alert landslide warning to four districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warning issued to the Kandy, Kegalle, Matale, and Kurunegala Districts. The red alert landslide warning is effective for 40 District Secretariat Divisions in the four districts. Senior Scientist at…
CPC officials meet JVP leaders, pledge support for Sri Lanka’s disaster recovery
A delegation from the International Department of the Communist Party of China visited the main headquarters of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in Pelawatta, Battaramulla, yesterday (03) as part of an observation tour. The delegation included Deputy Director General of…
Learn from Gota’s Govt on how to handle disaster warnings – Namal
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for a Parliamentary Select Committee to be appointed to investigate the lapse in response to the crisis caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Addressing the Parliament yesterday, MP Rajapaksa said that some officials are accusing the…
CEB worker loses life during emergency power restoration in Kurunegala
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has paid tribute to 41-year-old Anuruddha Kumara, a line technician who lost his life on Wednesday while restoring power in the Kurunegala area. Kumara, who began his career in 2007 as a temporary linesman in…
Pakistan sends 47‑member rescue team and 200 tonnes of supplies to Sri Lanka
A Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft carrying relief cargo and an elite search and rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka last evening (03), following a major relief mobilisation announced by the Government of Pakistan in response to the devastation caused…
Media union condemns call to use emergency law against online criticism
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned remarks made by Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, who proposed using emergency regulations to punish individuals posting defamatory content against the President on social media….
Justice for All Collective calls for unified political leadership in wake of cyclone Ditwah
The Justice for All collective has called for inclusive and accountable political leadership in responding to the humanitarian crisis triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, which has left hundreds dead, missing, or displaced across Sri Lanka. In a statement, the group questioned…
PM Harini affirms Tamil history and heritage remain in school syllabus
No content related to Tamil history and artistic heritage has been removed from the subjects of History and Art. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says no content related to Tamil history and artistic heritage has been removed from the subjects of…
Japanese JDR Medical Team arrives in Colombo to strengthen relief efforts
Japan has sent a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Sri Lanka, reinforcing emergency humanitarian operations in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah and underscoring its continued solidarity with the nation. The 27-member team, comprising doctors, medical experts, relief personnel…