Schools to Reopen on December 16 as Scheduled, Education Ministry Confirms
The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that schools will reopen on December 16, as previously announced. However, Secretary to the
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake was arrested today (02) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Over 275,000 Children Affected by Cyclone Ditwah: UNICEF Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
More than 275,000 children are estimated to have been affected by the widespread floods and deadly landslides triggered by Cyclone
A/L Exam Subjects Postponed by Weather to Be Held in Early January 2026
The remaining subjects of the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, which were postponed due to severe weather conditions across the country,
India Makes Historic Humanitarian Exception, Allows Pakistani Relief Aircraft to Cross Airspace for Sri Lanka Aid
In a rare and historic humanitarian gesture amid longstanding tensions, India has granted permission for a Pakistani relief aircraft carrying
Deep Depression Moves North of Sri Lanka; Showers Expected in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology reports that the deep depression previously affecting Sri Lanka is now located about 300 km north-northeast
GovPay Launches New Facility to Support Disaster Relief Donations
A new digital facility has been introduced through GovPay to provide relief to people affected by the prevailing adverse weather
Nepal Announces USD 200,000 in Aid for Sri Lanka’s Flood Relief Efforts
The Government of Nepal on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of 200,000 U.S. dollars to support Sri Lanka’s relief
Vegetable Prices at Dambulla Economic Centre Soar Following Heavy Rains
Wholesale vegetable prices at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre have risen sharply, driven by severe crop losses caused by recent
DMC Confirms 355 Deaths, 366 Missing Amid Severe Weather Disaster
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that, as of 9:00 a.m. today, 355 deaths have been confirmed, while 366 people