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Floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra kill over one thousand people

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- Severe floods and landslides in Indonesia's Sumatra have killed more than 1,000 people, rescuers said, as authorities step up relief operations following weeks of torrential rain... Read More


Number of houses destroyed in recent disaster surpasses 6,000

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka due to the severe disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 6,000, according to the latest report... Read More


President commends Sri Lanka Navy's disaster response, urges unity to rebuild nation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the recent disaster dealt a severe blow to an economy that was being rebuilt steadily and systematically and that in the face of su... Read More


Govt. to expedite resettlement of people in relief centres

Sri Lanka, Dec. 14 -- The Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi says that nearly 7,000 people are currently sheltered in relief centres, and steps will be taken to resettle... Read More


Sri Lanka, Italy renew bilateral agreement on Mutual Recognition of Driving Licenses

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy formally renewed the Bilateral Agreement for the Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between the two countries yesterda... Read More


US, Sri Lanka discuss cyclone relief, R&D cooperation & investment opportunities

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- A discussion recently took place between US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, and Senior Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology, Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, at t... Read More


Indian HC briefs Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates on cyclone relief efforts

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, recently paid his respects to the Mahanayake Theros of the Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters. During the meeting, he briefed... Read More


Over Rs. 13 bln disbursed by Treasury so far to provide disaster relief - Finance Secretary

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, says that the Treasury has so far disbursed more than Rs. 13 billion to p... Read More


Sri Lanka records USD 7.19B remittances in first 11 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- Sri Lanka recorded USD 673.4 million in workers' remittances in November 2025, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Cumulative inflows from Januar... Read More


Parliament to convene on Dec.18 following PM's request - Speaker

Sri Lanka, Dec. 13 -- The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene on 18 December 2025, at 9.30 a.m., Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (12). The announcement was made throug... Read More