Month: December 2025
Cyclone Ditwah pollutes 143 km of Sri Lanka’s coastline – MEPA
Severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah has polluted 143 kilometres of Sri Lanka’s coastline, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said. MEPA Chairman...
Australia and UNFPA partner to provide relief for women and girls in cyclone-affected areas
Australia has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to deliver emergency assistance to women and girls affected by the floods and...
Over 85,000 displaced in 878 safe centres; Complaints emerge over cleanup subsidy
More than 85,000 people remain sheltered in 878 safe centres established across Sri Lanka following last week’s severe flooding and landslides, the National...
Ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal release from Greek bond case
The Colombo High Court ordered the release of former Governor of the Central Bank (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal from the Greek Bond case....
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan
Tourists to the United States would have to reveal their social media activity from the last five years, under new Trump administration plans....
Sri Lanka waives Rs. 285.7B in taxes in first half of 2025
Sri Lanka waived Rs. 285.7 billion in taxes during the first six months of 2025, amounting to 57% of the country’s total reported...
NPP accused of pressuring officials over disaster relief payments
The Sri Lanka Grama Seva Niladharis’ Association says they are facing political interference in the distribution of disaster compensation. Speaking at a media...
Moragoda proposes India take lead in Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone reconstruction
Milinda Moragoda, founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, has called on India to take a leading role in Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction, proposing Japan...
Doctors sound alarm on eye infection threat in cyclone shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists has warned of a heightened risk of eye infections in safe shelters housing people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, urging...
Relief measures urgently needed for educators – CTU
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to introduce an urgent relief loan program for teachers and principals affected by...
