Cyclone Ditwah : US Special Envoy speaks to President AKD
US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs and the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Sergio Gor, has contacted President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has left hundreds dead and hundreds…
Health Bureau warns of Rat Fever risk from floodwaters
The Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka has warned the public to be vigilant of Leptospirosis (Rat Fever) due to exposure to floodwaters, as a result of adverse weather in Sri Lanka. Issuing a notice, the Bureau outlined the following…
59‑year‑old man shot dead in China Bay
The Police say the individual shot dead in China Bay, Trincomalee, yesterday has been identified as a 59-year-old resident of the 05th KM Post area. According to the Police, two unidentified men on a motorcycle had opened fire at the…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of lives and extensive destruction caused by the recent floods and landslides across the island. In his message, President Putin expressed sorrow…
Weather today: Rain for several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 December 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Southern provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva, North-Central and Eastern provinces…
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop
River level at Nagalagam Street shows a steady drop after reaching 8.50 ft peak yesterday The water level at Nagalagam Street has begun to recede, falling from its peak of 8.50 ft recorded yesterday. As of 7.05 am today, the…
Duty-Free Mechanism Introduced for Overseas Disaster Relief Donations
Due to the current disaster situation in the country, various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, as well as Sri Lankans living abroad, regarding donating essential goods to the people affected. Accordingly, the Government of Sri Lanka…
India grants Pakistan overflight clearance for Sri Lanka flood relief supplies
In a significant humanitarian gesture amid tense bilateral ties, India on Monday granted permission to Pakistani relief aircraft carrying aid for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka to cross its airspace, WION News reported. Pakistan had submitted the formal request at around 13:00…
Sri Lanka’s disaster toll climbs to 390 deaths and 352 missing
As of 6 pm today, authorities confirm 390 deaths and 352 people still missing following the severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Rescue and relief efforts remain ongoing across the island as access improves in hard-hit areas….
Kelani River level at Nagalagam Street begins to fall after reaching peak
The water level of the Kelani River at Nagalagam Street, which remained above 8 ft throughout the evening and triggered a Major Flood warning, has now begun to show a slight drop. According to real-time hydrological data, the level, which…