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Government to Import Frozen Vegetables Meeting Agriculture Standards; New Measures Introduced to Streamline Disaster Relief Supplies

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December 2, 2025

The government has decided to import frozen vegetables that meet the standards set by the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General

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Schools to Reopen on December 16 as Scheduled, Education Ministry Confirms

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December 2, 2025

The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed that schools will reopen on December 16, as previously announced. However, Secretary to the

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Over 275,000 Children Affected by Cyclone Ditwah: UNICEF Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

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December 2, 2025

More than 275,000 children are estimated to have been affected by the widespread floods and deadly landslides triggered by Cyclone

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India Makes Historic Humanitarian Exception, Allows Pakistani Relief Aircraft to Cross Airspace for Sri Lanka Aid

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December 2, 2025

In a rare and historic humanitarian gesture amid longstanding tensions, India has granted permission for a Pakistani relief aircraft carrying

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Deep Depression Moves North of Sri Lanka; Showers Expected in Several Areas

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December 1, 2025

The Department of Meteorology reports that the deep depression previously affecting Sri Lanka is now located about 300 km north-northeast

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GovPay Launches New Facility to Support Disaster Relief Donations

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December 1, 2025

A new digital facility has been introduced through GovPay to provide relief to people affected by the prevailing adverse weather

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Nepal Announces USD 200,000 in Aid for Sri Lanka’s Flood Relief Efforts

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December 1, 2025

The Government of Nepal on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of 200,000 U.S. dollars to support Sri Lanka’s relief

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Vegetable Prices at Dambulla Economic Centre Soar Following Heavy Rains

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December 1, 2025

Wholesale vegetable prices at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre have risen sharply, driven by severe crop losses caused by recent

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DMC Confirms 355 Deaths, 366 Missing Amid Severe Weather Disaster

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December 1, 2025

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that, as of 9:00 a.m. today, 355 deaths have been confirmed, while 366 people

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Gold Prices Surge in Sri Lanka as Global Market Hits Record High

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December 1, 2025

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply following a significant surge in the international gold market. As of today