Category: Local News

The Parliament of Sri Lanka observed a one-minute silence today (December 03) in remembrance of all those who lost their lives due to the recent disaster situation caused by adverse weather conditions.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has shared a message of support for people affected by recent storms across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.

Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, announced that telephone and internet networks disrupted by the recent disaster in Sri Lanka are expected to be fully restored by tomorrow (December 4).

Sri Lanka continues to receive extensive international humanitarian support in response to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has resulted in significant loss of life, widespread destruction, and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people across the country.

Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake, who was arrested earlier today (December 02) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been ordered to be remanded.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in financial assistance for cleaning houses and property damaged by recent floods caused by the Ditwah cyclone.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 410 deaths caused by adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka have been recorded so far, while 336 people remain missing.

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences to Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following the significant loss of life and extensive damage caused by the recent floods and landslides in Sri Lanka.

A consignment of aid from the United Arab Emirates for people in Sri Lanka affected by the recent disaster arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, today (December 2) at 12:00 AM.

Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who tragically lost his life in the recent helicopter crash in Lunuwila, Wennappuwa, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) announced.

India has allowed Pakistan to use its airspace for an aid flight carrying relief supplies to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, granting rapid overflight clearance for the mission, foreign media reported today.

The Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a simplified cargo clearance procedure for essential goods donated by overseas donors to help flood affected communities in Sri Lanka.

The Government of Japan has announced that it will send an International Emergency Assistance Team, including a medical unit, to Sri Lanka after the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

The United Kingdom has announced that it will provide $890,000 (£675,000) in emergency humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Police Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler said today that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who spread false and unethical information on social media during the current disaster situation.

Steps have been taken to donate the dry rations allocated for the lunch of inmates at the Welikada Prison for December 01, 2025, to support people affected by the floods in Sri Lanka caused by the adverse weather conditions.