Overseas Sri Lankans/Foreign Nationals Invited to Support National Disaster Relief Efforts
The Government has announced that Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals may contribute to relief efforts for those affected by the current disaster situation in the country. Details of the designated bank accounts are available at Sri Lankan diplomatic…
President Declares Key Services as Essential Amid Severe Weather Conditions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette declaring a wide range of services as essential public services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979, in view of the severe adverse weather conditions currently affecting the…
PM briefs Diplomatic Community on Flood Relief & Recovery Efforts
A diplomatic briefing was held today at the Prime Minister’s Office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Mr. Vijitha Herath, with the participation of Colombo-based Heads of…
A/L Examinations and School Reopening Postponed Due to Adverse Weather
The GCE Advanced Level examinations, including the General Information Technology (GIT) paper scheduled for December 6, have been postponed indefinitely, the Commissioner General of Examinations announced. He said the new examination schedule will be released in due course. Meanwhile, the…
Shanakiyan urges President to issue urgent Circular to Speed up Disaster Relief
Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanikkam has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to issue an immediate official circular or gazette granting clear authority to government officials to act during the ongoing disaster situation, warning that delays are worsening the suffering of…
Cyclone Ditwah 6 PM Update : 69 deaths, 34 missing
69 deaths have been reported, while 34 individuals remain missing, following the adverse weather caused by cyclone ‘Ditwah’ the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. A total of 219,282 individuals from 61,175 families have been affected by the disaster situation caused…
Sri Lanka cricketers pledge tour earnings for flood disaster relief
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has decided to donate the tour money and match fees from the Pakistan series to assist those affected by the devastating floods and landslides across the country, Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya said. In a statement…
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ to move away from Sri Lanka on Saturday
‘Cyclone Ditwah’ is predicted to move away from Sri Lanka tomorrow (29), according to BBC Weather. Per the weather forecast, the cyclone is currently moving northwards away from Central Sri Lanka and towards India. The weather advisory for Friday night…
No cracks in Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams : DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has dismissed claims of cracks in the Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams. Issuing a clarification, the DMC said no such risk has been observed or reported, and urged the public not to be misled by…
Extreme Weather : Nearly 100 deaths reported, more missing
Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka. The Badulla District Secretary says 35 people have died in the Badulla District alone due to the disaster. Meanwhile, the Kandy…