Several initiatives to support migrant worker families affected by disaster
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment has set up an emergency disaster response unit to assist families of Sri Lankan migrant workers and others abroad, in light of the current disaster situation in the country. This unit was…
HUTCH Contributes Rs. 60 Million to Support Cyclone-Affected Communities
As part of ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, HUTCH Sri Lanka has donated Rs. 60 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund. The contribution was officially handed over today (04) at the Presidential Secretariat. The…
Colombo Aces unveils Golf Team in major franchise expansion
Colombo Aces officially introduced its Golf Team for the inaugural Ceylon Golf League 2025, Sri Lanka’s first franchise-based golf tournament — at a special unveiling event held recently in Colombo. As one of the country’s pioneering cross-sport franchises, Colombo Aces…
Irrigation Dept issues advisory on Kala Wewa water release
The Irrigation Department has announced that four sluice gates of the Kala Wewa reservoir have been opened, releasing approximately 3,800 cubic feet of water. According to the Director of Irrigation (Water Management), in addition, around 1,000 cubic feet of water…
Indian Army engineers begin bridge restoration between Chilaw and Puttalam
Indian Army Field Engineers have commenced restoring a bridge affected by Cyclone Ditwah on the road connecting Chilaw and Puttalam. It is reported that the team from India arrived last night and completed their unloading at 07.30 am today. They…
Donor Forum : IMF pledges swift release of $350 Mn sixth tranche
The Ministry of Finance has convened a high-level donor forum bringing together diplomatic missions, bilateral and multilateral development partners and international lending agencies to assess the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah and coordinate assistance for national relief, rescue and restoration efforts. …
President informed 1,289 houses completely destroyed
The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) says, according to preliminary assessments, 1,289 houses have been completely destroyed in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwah. Officials from the authority said that approximately 44,500 houses have sustained partial damage due to landslides…
Don’t cut fallen cables : SLT-Mobitel issues advisory
The Sri Lanka Telecom–MOBITEL (SLT-MOBITEL) has issued a public advisory regarding fibre and copper cables that have fallen to the ground in certain areas affected by recent disasters. According to the company, although these cables may appear damaged or inactive,…
UNP tells Govt to prevent disaster-hit meat and poultry entering market
UNP Deputy General Secretary Harin Fernando has warned of potential health risks if meat and eggs from livestock killed in the recent cyclone enter the market, urging the government to implement a plan to prevent a public health crisis. “As…
President pays final respects to late Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respect to the late Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who died while engaging in providing relief to disaster-affected communities. Group Captain Nirmal Siyambalapitiya died in the helicopter crash that occurred in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, recently. …