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…
India pledges further aid as PM Modi speaks with President AKD
India pledges continued support as PM Modi speaks with Sri Lankan President after Cyclone Ditwah Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation on Monday with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressing condolences over the loss of lives…
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund Established: Committee announced
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history. The Fund is to…
Adverse weather : 366 dead & 367 missing in Sri Lanka
A total of 366 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather, in the 06 days from November 26 to December 01. According to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), 367 people are reported missing as of 06.00…
Extreme weather : Sri Lanka to get World Bank to assess disaster damage
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government has begun discussions with the World Bank to prepare a detailed assessment of the damage caused across sectors due to adverse weather and the financial requirements for reconstruction. The President revealed that the…
China grants USD 1 million donation to support Sri Lanka
The Government of China has announced cash and relief donations to support Sri Lanka, which has faced large-scale disaster due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. According to the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, the Government of China has granted a…
No change in CCPI- based inflation in November 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, in November 2025 was recorded at 2.1%, unchanged from October 2025. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, food inflation increased…
How can goods be sent to Sri Lanka from Overseas : Customs explains
The government has announced measures to facilitate the receipt and distribution of humanitarian assistance from overseas donors, with adverse weather conditions continuing to affect communities across Sri Lanka. Officials confirmed that a simplified process has been introduced to ensure the…
Opposition to file criminal case against Govt over disaster deaths
The Opposition says it intends to file a criminal case against the government over the current disaster situation in Sri Lanka. Addressing the media today, SJB MP S.M. Marikkar said the disaster situation was an incident as serious as the…
False Disaster News Will Face Legal Consequences, Police Warn
Police Media Spokesman ASP F. U. Wootler warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who circulate false and unethical news at this moment, when the entire nation is united in facing the disaster situation. He noted that…