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Sri Lanka receives USD 1 million donation and emergency relief aid from China

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has received a donation of USD 1 million in financial assistance and emergency relief supplies worth RMB 10 million from the Government of China, the C... Read More


Sri Lanka's death toll from adverse weather climbs to 486

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 486 as of 7.00 p.m. today, the Disaster Management Center (DMC)... Read More


Australia pledges additional $2.5 mln for victims of Cyclone 'Ditwah' in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Government of Australia has announced an additional $2.5 million for Sri Lanka, increasing Australia's response to the impacts of Cyclone 'Ditwah' to $3.5 million. Australia ... Read More


IMF extends condolences, assesses support measures following Cyclone impact in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed deep condolences to the people of Sri Lanka in the wake of the devastating cyclone and severe flooding that has claimed lives a... Read More


Two hacked to death in Norochcholai

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Two individuals have been hacked to death by a youth in Norochcholai, police stated. According to police, a male and two females were attacked with a sharp weapon in the Nawakkad... Read More


PM Harini vows full support to rebuild lives of disaster-affected citizens

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government of Sri Lanka extends gratitude to the Tri-Forces, the Police, public officers, volunteer organisations, the public... Read More


Kandy-Colombo road closed from Pahala Kadugannawa once again, essential services vehicles permitted

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The Kandy-Colombo main road has been temporarily closed from the Pahala Kadugannawa area once again, Ada Derana reporter said. Accordingly, vehicular movement will be restricted ... Read More


Authorities reopen Pahala Kadugannawa section of Kandy-Colombo road

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- (UPDATE): 09.50 a.m. The Kandy-Colombo main road has now been reopened for vehicular traffic from the Kadugannawa area. The Mawanella Police confirmed the development. The Kand... Read More


28,500 tri-forces personnel deployed for rescue and relief operations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A total of 28,500 tri-forces personnel have been deployed for rescue operations and to restore normalcy to public life, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodr... Read More


Body of one of five missing navy personnel found

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The body of one of the five Sri Lanka Navy personnel who went missing during a flood mitigation operation in the Chalai area in Mullaitivu District has been recovered, Navy Media ... Read More