Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, led a meeting with representatives from UN agencies, INGOs, and NGOs to discuss ongoing rescue and relief efforts for communities affected by bad weather.

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier, has returned to profitability, posting a profit of Rs.1.124 billion for the nine months ending December 31, 2023.

Japan, Sri Lanka’s largest bilateral lender after China, emphasized yesterday (June 5) the need for Sri Lanka to expedite its debt restructuring efforts for its own benefit.

Since May 15, Sri Lanka has reported 30 deaths due to adverse weather conditions, as of today (June 05), according to State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon’s statement to Parliament.

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has warned of a heightened risk of communicable diseases spreading throughout the country following recent floods in various parts of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday (June 3) that it is freezing the funds and assets of 15 organizations and 210 individuals involved in terrorist and extremist activities.

Three individuals, including the parents of a young child, have been arrested following a viral video that showed the brutal assault of the 4-year-old.

The Secretary of Education of Sabaragamuwa Province announced that all schools in the Ratnapura Educational Zone, as well as the Elapatha, Ayagama, and Kalawana divisions in the Nivithigala Educational Zone, will be closed tomorrow (June 5) due to adverse weather conditions.

Laugfs Gas PLC has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective from midnight today (June 4).

The Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament announced the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the “Sri Lanka Electricity” Bill, which was contested under Article 121(1) of the Constitution, during the parliamentary session on Tuesday (June 4).

Litro Gas Lanka has reduced the prices of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders with effect from midnight today (June 4).

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered officials to stop new construction in the Kelani river valley to control water levels.

Sixteen deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka due to ongoing adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Sri Lanka Police established a special operations room at Police Headquarters on Sunday (June 2) to report and coordinate emergency situations nationwide caused by the prevailing bad weather.

The maximum retail price of a 50kg bag of cement in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs. 150, effective June 1, 2024.