Bangladesh delivers relief cargo to support Sri Lanka’s disaster response
Bangladesh dispatched a humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka this afternoon (03 Dec) to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by the recent adverse weather conditions. The shipment of relief arrived at 1:00 pm aboard a Bangladesh Air…
Port City provides disaster‑response fleet to reopen vital transport corridor
China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has deployed its full fleet of critical disaster-response machinery to assist emergency repair operations along one of Sri Lanka’s most vital transport corridors, as the country races against time to…
TikTok launches search guide in Sri Lanka to combat flood misinformation
designed to help users in Sri Lanka access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing floods after Cyclone Ditwah. As part of TikTok’s continued efforts to promote safety and factual awareness on its platform, the guide will provide verified information…
UAE sends new humanitarian aid consignment to Sri Lanka
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dispatched another humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing support for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the President’s Office, the aid shipment arrived this afternoon 903 Dec) aboard…
Ceylon Chamber redirects Economic & Investment Summit funds to Cyclone Ditwah relief
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says all funds originally allocated for social activities in the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 will be allocated to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka, following Cyclone Ditwah. Addressing the summit, Chairperson of…
Fourth U.S. Coast Guard cutter transferred to Sri Lanka
Another former U.S. Coast Guard cutter has been transferred from Baltimore, Maryland, USA, the 4th such vessel to Sri Lanka, deepening cooperation with the Sri Lanka Navy. “As response efforts for Cyclone Ditwah are underway, including those via sea, we’re…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 304.81 to Rs. 305.04….
Requested only 1500 but received 20,000 donations, Blood Bank thanks public
The National Blood Bank has extended its gratitude to the citizens of Sri Lanka for the blood donations made in the wake of the disaster due to Cyclone Ditwah. Addressing the media today, Director of the National Blood Bank, Dr….
UK Parliamentary Group pledges cross‑party support and aid for Sri Lanka’s recovery
Chair of the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sri Lanka, Andrew Snowden, held a discussion with Sri Lankan High Commissioner, Nimal Senadheera, on Tuesday (02 Dec) to discuss the relief and rescue operation in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah. “As…
Over 100 families in Colombo receive Rs. 25,000 aid to clean flood‑damaged homes
The government has decided to provide an initial grant of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning houses damaged by the prevailing disaster situation, according to the Colombo District Coordinating Committee. Accordingly, the distribution of the Rs. 25,000 initial grant money given by…