Ministry warns of relief scams following disaster
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent messages circulating on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms, falsely claiming to provide post-disaster relief for those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. According to…
Sri Lankans in South Korea donate Rs. 38.43 million for disaster recovery
A donation of Rs. 38.43 million collected by Sri Lankans working in South Korea has been handed over to support disaster-affected communities in Sri Lanka. The funds were officially presented today (09) to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The initiative…
NOLIMIT extends Rs 60 million support for Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone recovery
NOLIMIT has pledged Rs. 60 million to support disaster relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, which triggered severe flooding and landslides across Sri Lanka and displaced large numbers of families. The company announced that its contribution…
147 schools will not open on December 16; full list released
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2025 A/L & O/L exams : Update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced that the postponed 2025 GCE Advanced Level Examination will be held in January 2026. According to the ministry, the remaining subjects of the examination, which were previously postponed due to adverse weather, will be…
President AKD speaks to Newsweek (Full Interview)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will have to service debt while simultaneously rebuilding from climate disasters, emphasizing that this was why debt sustainability frameworks for climate-vulnerable countries must change. “We just completed a historic debt restructuring process, only…
Schools in 06 provinces to reopen on Dec 16
The Ministry of Education has announced that schools in several provinces will reopen on December 16. According to the ministry, all schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and North-Central provinces will reopen next week. The ministry added that,…
UN allocates US$4.5 Mn from its global emergency fund to support Sri Lanka
The United Nations has allocated US$4.5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on 28 November. The funds will enable the UN to rapidly scale up emergency food…
Over 3,000 driver vacancies in State Institutions
The United Drivers’ Union states that there are currently more than 3,000 vacancies for drivers in central government institutions, it was reported. The union has explained that this shortage has created numerous problems within the state driver service. Union President…
New Bailey bridge to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge
A new Bailey bridge, provided under the assistance of the Indian government, is being installed to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge located in the Mahawa Divisional Secretariat area. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, the construction…