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Video: Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashes during disaster relief operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- A Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force, engaged in ongoing disaster relief operations, crashed this afternoon (30) in the Lunuwila area of Wennappuwa. Accord... Read More


Air Force pilot killed in helicopter crash in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the captain of a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, was killed this afternoon (30) when the aircraft crashed in the Lunuwila area of ... Read More


Another Indian Air Force flight arrives in Colombo with disaster relief supplies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- Another Indian Air Force flight, a C-130J, has landed in Colombo carrying approximately 10 tons of disaster response supplies, Indian External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. J... Read More


India evacuates 750 nationals, strengthens cyclone 'Ditwah' relief in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 30 -- India has evacuated around 750 Indian nationals stranded in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, as part of ongoing efforts under Operation Sagar Bandhu. Evacuations continue via ... Read More


Evacuation alert issued as Ambatale flood barrier reaches critical level

Srilanka, Nov. 29 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued an urgent warning that the Ambatale flood control barrier is at risk of overflowing as water levels in the Kelani River continue to... Read More


Ridiyagama, Pinnawala zoos starved of animals

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- Despite attracting large crowds at Dehiwala Zoo and Pinnawala Zoo, a recent audit has highlighted serious challenges affecting visitor experience at the Ridiyagama Safari Park, Sri ... Read More


Rs. 645 million spent on vehicle repairs at Presidential Secretariat in 2024

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Annual Detailed Management Audit Report (2024) pertaining to the Presidential Secretariat has revealed that over Rs. 645 million (a total of Rs. 645,336,774) was spent on veh... Read More


Lanka Government Cloud back online after technical glitch

Colombo, Oct. 21 -- The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said that technical issues which caused a recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services hav... Read More


President amends ministry portfolios through gazette notification

Colombo, Oct. 21 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a Gazette notification amending the scopes, functions, departments, statutory bodies, and state corporations of several ministries fol... Read More


No legal action yet in 12-year-old National Museum artefact theft

Colombo, Oct. 18 -- Twelve years after the theft of 221 valuable artefacts from the Colombo National Museum, the case remains unresolved, with the Attorney General's Department yet to file charges aga... Read More