Dedicated Lifesaving Hotline Activated as Sri Lanka Faces Severe Floods and Landslides
As Sri Lanka battles severe floods and landslides, authorities have announced a dedicated lifesaving support hotline to assist the public
Cyclone Ditwah: Public Urged to Track Storm as It Moves Northward Near Sri Lanka
You can now track the path of Cyclone Ditwah, which is currently located about 50 km east of Trincomalee, using
Government Allocates Rs. 31.2 Billion for Disaster Relief and Emergency Needs
The government has so far allocated Rs. 1.2 billion for disaster relief services, while an additional Rs. 30 billion has
President Dissanayake Directs Prompt Relief Measures Amid Heavy Rainfall Warnings
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed public representatives from affected and vulnerable districts to act swiftly to prevent loss of
Teachers’ Union Warns of Confusion and Hardship Over Extended School Hours
With the government set to extend school hours to 2:00 PM from January next year, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU)
ACWF Donates ¥1 Million Worth of Materials to Support Women and Children in Sri Lanka
The All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) has donated 1,000,000 yuan (approximately Rs. 43 million) worth of materials to enhance the well-being
Large-Scale Cannabis Plantation Destroyed in Joint Raid in Haldummulla
A large-scale cannabis cultivation operation has been uncovered and destroyed following a joint raid by the Bandarawela Divisional Crime Investigation
Irrigation Department Warns of Possible Flooding in Mahaweli River Basin
The Department of Irrigation has issued a 48-hour flood warning for several areas surrounding the Mahaweli River Basin, following significant
14 Couples Legally Married Under Clean Sri Lanka Programme in Jaffna
Under the government’s Clean Sri Lanka programme, the marriages of 14 couples who had been living together without formal registration
Roadworthiness Certificate to Become Mandatory for All Buses from January 2026
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Ratnayake announced that a new gazette notification will soon be issued making