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Govt prioritises rapid relief delivery to restore normalcy in disaster-hit Kandy: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- In order to restore people's lives back to normalcy, the government will provide necessary relief and assistance, and that the effective cooperation of officials at the divisional... Read More


Govt hoping to restore public transport services by Dec. 31 - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The government is hoping to restore public transport services by December 31, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has announced. Minister Ratnayake noted, however, that achievi... Read More


Army Chief meets Indian and Pakistani personnel engaged in rescue and relief operations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo conducted a field visit to Mahiyanganaya to inspect communities affected by the recent severe weather conditions, in... Read More


High-level committee appointed to oversee coordination of foreign flood aid

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- A high-level national committee has been appointed to ensure the proper coordination and distribution of foreign humanitarian aid received for the population affected by the recen... Read More


Steps taken to promptly provide facilities to Kandy Court complex affected by floods

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- A decision has been taken to promptly provide all necessary facilities to the Kandy Court Complex that was damaged by recent floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Several rooms within... Read More


Police uncover two firearms on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Two firearms have been taken into police custody near the 20th milepost on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road within the Valaichchenai Police Division. A foreign-manufactured r... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 635

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 635, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. The h... Read More


Police requests public assistance to prevent damage to exposed telecom cables

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- Sri Lanka Police stated that a telecommunications service provider has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to inform the public about the risk of damage to telecommuni... Read More


Case against British citizen over LPL match-fixing allegations to be taken up in Jan. 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Tamim Rahman, a Bangladeshi national with British citizenship and the owner of the "Dambulla... Read More


Govt seeks information on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 8 -- The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has issued a notice regarding the Rs. 200,000 grant provided by the government to restore industries affected by Cyclone ... Read More