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RDA issues list of roads disrupted due to disaster situation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Road Development Authority has issued a statement regarding roads that have been disrupted due to the disaster situation caused by heavy rainfall. Accordingly, at least 108 r... Read More


Indian Air Force helicopter used to rescue group of individuals from Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- An Indian Air Force helicopter has rescued a group of injured individuals and children affected by the disaster situation in Nuwara Eliya and Kotmale. The group has been airlifte... Read More


No Laugfs Gas price revision in December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- LAUGFS Gas PLC has confirmed that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in the month of December, 2025. This was announced by the Cluster Director/CEO... Read More


Expenditure heads of four ministries approved in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Expenditure heads of four ministries have been approved in Parliament today (01). Day 12 of the Committee Stage Debate on the 2026 Appropriation Bill took place today. Although ... Read More


Vadduvakal Bridge breaks in two places due to flooding

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Vadduvakal bridge in Mullaitivu has collapsed in two places due to flooding, the Road Development Authority stated. This bridge, which runs across the Nandikadal lagoon, is o... Read More


Sri Lanka Police grant grace period for those with expired driving licences

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- Sri Lanka Police have decided to grant a grace period allowing drivers-who were unable to renew their driving licences-to drive without legal obstruction owing to the adverse weat... Read More


Chilaw General Hospital temporarily closed due to severe flooding

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Chilaw General Hospital has been temporarily closed until further notice following severe flooding caused by heavy rains, Hospital Director Dr. Sumith Attanayake confirmed. D... Read More


IDH and Mulleriyawa Mental Health Institute not flooded - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The Ministry of Health has categorically rejected claims circulating on social media suggesting that the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID), formerly known as the In... Read More


New Zealand extends NZ$ 1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- The government of New Zealand has announced it will contribute NZ$ 1 million to Sri Lanka to support emergency humanitarian relief through an international humanitarian partner. ... Read More


Committee appointed to investigate Lunuwila helicopter accident

Sri Lanka, Dec. 1 -- A nine-member committee, including senior Air Force officers, has been appointed to investigate the helicopter accident that occurred in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, yesterday (300, Sri ... Read More