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High costs and tariffs push Sri Lanka’s rubber exports to historic lows
Sri Lanka must urgently address the continued decline in rubber export earnings, which have fallen below US$950 million this year, Export Development Board...
Flooding puts Colombo water supply at ‘significant risk,’ officials warn
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that rising water levels in the Kelani River could disrupt operations at the Ambatale Water...
Trump vows to “permanently pause” migration from “third world countries”
U.S President Donald Trump has said he will “permanently pause migration from all third world countries” after the shooting of two National Guards...
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,...
