Tragic story behind viral image of bodies in Gampola revealed by residents
A Sky News feature has spotlighted the severe toll Cyclone Ditwah has taken on the town of Gampola in Kandy, where residents recount recovering bodies on their own and receiving minimal assistance in the immediate aftermath. The segment captures harrowing…
Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for Sri Lanka victims
The Government of Australia has announced an additional AUD $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia’s response to the impacts of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ to AUD $3.5 million. Australia is engaging with all affected countries including Sri Lanka, Philippines, Thailand and…
China donates over $ 1 Mn in aid to Sri Lanka
The Government of China has extended humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, providing over USD 1 million in financial and material support. On Dec. 2, Sri Lanka received USD 1 million in financial aid and…
ADB approves $3 Mn disaster relief grant for Sri Lanka
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$3 million disaster relief grant to assist Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The funding will support emergency and humanitarian operations across the island. ADB President Masato Kanda announced the grant…
Health Ministry urges mothers to continue breastfeeding despite disaster conditions
The Ministry of Health has called on mothers to continue breastfeeding infants up to six months of age, even during the ongoing disaster situation, stressing that breast milk remains the safest and most complete form of nutrition. In a statement,…
Weather : Showers in several provinces, thundershowers in the afternoon
Several spells of showers are likely to occur today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in Hambantota and Matale districts, The Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers are expected in other parts of the…
Kandy-Colombo road closed again at Pahala Kadugannawa, essential travel allowed
The Kandy–Colombo main road has been temporarily closed once again from the Pahala Kadugannawa area. Police said vehicle movement is restricted between Kadugannawa town and Ganetenne, though vehicles transporting essential supplies and those involved in relief efforts will be allowed…
DC Group Makes History as the First Sri Lankan Agency to Win Digital Innovation Agency of the Year – South Asia at Campaign AOY 2025
DC Group, Sri Lanka’s leading independent digital and creative powerhouse, has made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan agency ever to win Gold – Digital Innovation Agency of the Year (South Asia) at the prestigious Campaign Agency of the…
Ranil-Led Opposition parties blames “Inexperienced Govt” for Major Lapses in Disaster Response
Opposition political party leaders and representatives said that no government can face the current national crisis alone, calling for a collective national effort to rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. They made the remarks at a…
Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah damage could exceed USD 3B, says Harsha de Silva
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva told Parliament today that the government already has substantial fiscal space to assist communities hit by Cyclone Ditwah, insisting there is “no excuse” for delays in relief and cleanup operations. He said the government…