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Namal Rajapaksa donates salary to help disaster-hit children

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa decided to donate his monthly salary and allowances to the 'Adaraya' programme, whic... Read More


Indian Army begins repairing cyclone-hit bridge

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A team of field engineers from the Indian Army has begun efforts to restore a bridge damaged by Cyclone Ditwah along the road linking Chilaw and Puttalam. Reports state that the ... Read More


President urges accurate data collection for cyclone-hit homes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- Officials of the Home Development Authority received advice from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to identify fully and partially damaged houses using a proper methodology and t... Read More


Pakistan sends critical aid and rescue team to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- A humanitarian flight from Pakistan arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport last night, carrying vital relief supplies along with a skilled search and rescue team to support... Read More


Relief planned for flooded paddy lands

Sri Lanka, Dec. 4 -- The District Secretary for Monaragala, A.G. Nishantha, stated today (04) that steps are being taken to pay compensation for paddy fields in the Monaragala District damaged by the ... Read More


Thief allegedly swallows diamond locket in Auckland

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A New Zealand man has been charged for theft after he allegedly stole a diamond-studded locket in a rather unusual way - by swallowing it. The ingested loot - a Faberge egg locket... Read More


Thailand relaxes afternoon alcohol ban

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- Thailand has temporarily lifted a decades-old ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks in the afternoons as it seeks to boost tourism. Liquor stores and other accredited establishments... Read More


Farmer saved after 24-hour flood ordeal

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- A farmer has recounted his harrowing experience after spending nearly 24 hours clinging to the crown of a coconut tree to escape floodwaters, before being airlifted to safety by th... Read More


Over 100 Colombo families receive government grant

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The government has begun the distribution of an initial grant of Rs. 25,000 for cleaning and restoring houses damaged by the widespread floods. The first distribution took place y... Read More


UK hands over urgent aid for disaster recovery

Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has formally handed over £675,000 in urgent humanitarian assistance to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath. The aid was formally presented... Read More