Sri Lanka
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...
Nearly 44,000 affected as heavy rains batter island, death toll climbs to 56
Adverse weather conditions sweeping across the island have left 46 people dead in the past 72 hours, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said....
Reserves set to hit post-crisis high in December: CBSL Governor
Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday (26) said Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves are expected to climb to...
