An estimated 2.3 million people - more than half of them women - were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (1:26 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the further remand of the former Assistant Government Analyst, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on corruption charges, until December 22. MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (1:13 PM)
The total number of houses completely destroyed across Sri Lanka due to the severe disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah has surpassed 5,000, according to the latest report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (1:05 PM)
The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (8:04 AM)
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for heavy rainfall above 100 millimeters over the next 24 hours in parts of the island. MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (10:10 AM)
The Indian Army has stepped up its humanitarian assistance in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, accelerating bridge restoration work and expanding medical support under Operation Sagar Bandhu. MORE..
9 Dec 2025 (12:11 PM)