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,…
Kelani River : Water level at Nagalagam Street steady with no rise in last 03 hrs
The Irrigation Department says the Kelani River water level at Nagalagam Street has shown no increase over the past three hours, remaining at 8.45 feet as of 9.30 a.m. today. According to the department’s latest report, the water level continues…
SLAF launch probe into Bell 212 helicopter emergency landing
Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says a board of inquiry has been appointed and an investigation has been initiated into the emergency landing of a Bell 212 helicopter near the Lunuwila Bridge. Issuing a statement, the SLAF said the inquiry…
Extreme weather : 334 dead, 370 missing in Sri Lanka
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka stands at 334, while 370 persons are reported missing as of 06.00 am today, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC states the highest number of deaths has…
Warning issued to naval and fishing communities withdrawn
The Department of Meteorology says the warning issued earlier advising naval and fishing communities not to venture into the sea areas around Sri Lanka, has been withdrawn. The warning has been withdrawn as the Deep Depression which was located about…
Report traders selling goods at higher price – CAA
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged the public to report traders who sell goods at a higher price during the prevailing emergency situation. Issuing a statement, the CAA said based on the information received regarding errant traders, strict legal…