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
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
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
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- We need to act strategically in the face of the current situation. Some adjustments to the budget will be necessary to respond to present challenges.' Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The first consignment of disaster relief aid from Bangladesh has arrived in Sri Lanka. The Bangladesh Air Force C-130 transport aircraft landed at Bandaranaike International Airpo... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 3 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has announced an extension for the application deadline of the 10th phase of the interest-free student loan sch... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Air quality conditions across the island deteriorated. By last night, the air quality index in the Western Province reached a level considered very unhealthy for health. Furtherm... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Water levels in swollen rivers are currently declining, however, the Irrigation Department states that the risk level persists. Accordingly, a drop in the water level was observed... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- Several rounds of rain are likely in the Northern and Southern Provinces today (02), according to a statement released by the Department of Meteorology. Rain or thundershowers cou... Read More
Srilanka, Dec. 2 -- A comprehensive investigation into the crash of a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Bell 212 helicopter into the Gin Oya in the Wennappuwa police division has been ordered. The Marawila... Read More