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…
RDA issues list of 108 roads currently closed
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has released an updated list of roads closed to traffic as of Dec. 1, 2025, due to the ongoing disaster situation. The closures have been enforced in response to flooding, landslides, rockfalls, and other disaster-related…
Police to refrain from action against expired Licences until Dec 25
Sri Lanka Police says legal action will not be initiated for traffic violations involving individuals with expired driving licences between 25 November 2025 to 25 December 2025. Issuing a statement, the Police said it has been observed that, owing to…
Disaster Relief Centre warns of disease risk as floodwaters recede
The National Disaster Relief Services Centre has urged the public to remain vigilant about the increased risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters and waterlogging begin to recede. Reiterating the heightened risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters…
Weather today: Rain expected for several areas after 2 PM
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 01 December 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a…
New dates announced for Lanka Premier League
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from 8th July to 8th August 2026. The new dates for the sixth edition were finalized following the postponement of the…