Year: 2025
Sri Lankan MP urges President to declare emergency
Opposition lawmaker Faiszer Mustapha has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to declare emergency law immediately in response to the “grave natural disaster” affecting...
Sri Lanka cricket team donates Pakistan tour earnings to flood relief
Sri Lanka’s national cricket team will donate its tour money and match fees from the ongoing Pakistan series to support relief efforts for...
Sri Lanka seeks foreign help as cyclone toll hits 123
The extreme weather system has destroyed nearly 15,000 homes, sending almost 44,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said....
Indian aircraft carrier INS Vikrant joins Sri Lanka’s rescue effort, donates relief supplies
India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will be deployed to assist Sri Lanka’s flood rescue and relief operations as the country continues to battle...
Police deploy marine units, set up hotlines for flood and landslide rescues
Sri Lanka Police have introduced a dedicated emergency contact number to support life-saving rescue operations as adverse weather continues to affect several regions,...
AKD’s old videos go viral on social media
Natural disasters and disaster management are getting foremost attention with the death toll from the present extreme weather-related incidents having reached 47. Social...
Even NPP regime could have racketeers within its ranks, says Lalkantha
Even the present government could have racketeers within its ranks, but the difference now is that no one comes forward for their rescue...
Govt slow to act on disaster law, Opposition Leader tells Parliament
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament on Thursday that the government appeared unaware of the legal provisions allowing it to declare a national...
Irrigation Department issues major flood warning for Kalu Ganga Basin
The Irrigation Department has issued a major flood warning for low-lying areas along the Kalu Ganga Basin, warning that significant flooding is likely...
Sri Lanka’s film industry held back by tax barriers
Sri Lankan film distributors and producers have raised concerns over irregularities in Value Added Tax (VAT) payments and tax-related barriers to industry growth...
