‘GovPay’ enables real-time donations to Sri Lanka’s Disaster Relief Fund
The government has introduced a mechanism to make donations through the ‘GovPay’ digital payment platform with the aim of providing relief to the people affected by the adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka. This system has now been introduced in…
SLAF urges public to halt unregulated Drone use during disaster relief missions
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has requested the cooperation of the public when operating drones in areas affected by the ongoing disaster situation, warning that unregulated drone operations during Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) missions pose a significant…
Opposition walks out of Parliament after tense exchange on disaster handling
A tense situation arose in Parliament today after the Opposition walked out of the Chambers accusing the government of failing to provide an opportunity to hold a discussion on the policy measures required to be taken in view of the…
Adverse weather : Several affected roads reopened for traffic
The Ministry of Transport has announced the reopening of several roads that were affected due to the inclement weather experienced in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Ella-Wellawaya, Padeniya-Anuradhapura, and Kurunegala- Trincomalee Roads are currently open for vehicular movement. Meanwhile, several roads…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Dec), compared to last week. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar is Rs. 305, while the selling rate…
Budget debate : Speaker announces amended schedule
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has announced an amended schedule for the Committee Stage debates on the Budget 2026 in Parliament. The Speaker adjourned Parliament for 30 minutes this morning to discuss the Parliament schedule in view of the prevalent disaster situation…
Prima Group Sri Lanka Supports National Flood Relief Efforts with Over Rs. 300 Million in Dry Rations
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 01 December 2025: Prima Group Sri Lanka has pledged assistance valued at over Rs. 300 million, providing essential Prima food products to support communities affected by the recent floods across the island. This relief initiative is being…
Extreme weather : Sajith seeks assistance from Japanese Government
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata engaged in an extensive discussion on the current disaster situation facing Sri Lanka, during a meeting at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament today. During the discussion,…
Chamal Rajapaksa questioned by Bribery Commission
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has reported to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today. It is reported that Rajapaksa had arrived at the Bribery Commission to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation. (Newswire)…
UN estimates 15,000 homes destroyed in Sri Lanka
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says initial assessments indicate that more than 15,000 homes have been destroyed due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. The OCHA further said that over 200 roads remain impassable,…