Category: Local News

The Ministry of Education in Sri Lanka has confirmed that schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, and North Central provinces will reopen on December 16, 2025.

The Sri Lanka Navy marked its 75th anniversary today (December 09) with a series of special events, honoring long-standing naval traditions and religious observances.

The United Nations has pledged its full support to help Sri Lanka rebuild after severe damage caused by recent extreme weather.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 635 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 192 people remain missing.

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of displaced people.

The Bandaranaike National Memorial Foundation (BNMF) has donated Rs. 250 million to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts after the natural disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

A special team from the Walana Anti-Vice Unit of the Sri Lanka Police carried out a raid this morning (December 8) in the area near the 20th milestone on the Polonnaruwa–Batticaloa main road, within the Valaichchenai Police Division.

Sri Lanka received a large shipment of humanitarian aid from China today (December 08) to help communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

A special discussion on the damage caused by recent adverse weather in the Nuwara Eliya District was held this morning (December 8) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat under the patronage of Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, along with relevant officials.

The Government of Sri Lanka requests the general public to use the established formal mechanisms for the distribution of essential items through the Disaster Management Centre, District Disaster Committees, and Divisional Disaster Committees, and not to be misled by fraudsters.

The Consumer Affairs Authority has taken legal action against several businessmen for selling everyday items at high prices.

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that special bus services for train passengers will start from today (December 8).

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the government will not allow unauthorised constructions in the future and will strengthen laws related to such activities.

Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and Airmen from the U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group arrived today (December 07) at Katunayake Air Base to support Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah, according to a statement from the U.S. Embassy.

A Myanmar Air Force Y-8 aircraft carrying humanitarian aid arrived last night (December 6) at the Katunayake Air Force Base in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said accurate data is essential when making economic decisions and told officials they must always present correct information.