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Landslides removal underway on Hatton-Colombo route; Public urged to remain alert

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The removal of landslides that occurred along the Hatton-Colombo main road has already commenced, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for the Hatton Division, Prade... Read More


PHIU urges caution on drinking water and diseases in flood-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) has urged people in flood-affected areas to exercise caution when using drinking water. PHIU Secretary Chamil Muthukuda advised residen... Read More


Parliament adjourned for 30 minutes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Parliament commenced today (01) at 9:00 a.m. under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Shortly after proceedings commenced, the Speaker adjour... Read More


President AKD and Indian PM Modi hold phone conversation over ongoing disaster relief operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01). Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences on the los... Read More


SLAF honors deceased pilot's heroism in flood rescue mission in Wennappuwa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has issued a special statement regarding the pilot who was killed while engaged in rescue operations for people affected by the adverse weather cond... Read More


Navy rescues over 300 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy is continuing extensive rescue and relief operations in areas affected by flooding caused by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincom... Read More


China announces US$ 1 mln cash donation and RMB 10 mln worth of relief supplies to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government of China has announced a donation of USD 1 million in cash for on-going disaster relief operations in Sri Lanka. The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said in addition ... Read More


Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025, compared to the ... Read More


UK pledges US$ 890,000 for Sri Lanka's disaster relief operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The British government has announced that it will provide US$ 890,000 (£675,000) worth of urgent humanitarian support for Sri Lanka. The announcement comes as Sri Lanka reco... Read More


Tri-Force personnel continue nationwide disaster rescue and relief operations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka's tri-forces have intensified rescue and relief operations across the country as heavy rains and rising flood levels impacted the livelihoods of thousands of families. ... Read More