#Sri Lanka
Former Sri Lanka President to convene all-party meeting to discuss cyclone response
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will facilitate a meeting of all political party leaders to discuss measures to address the challenges facing Sri Lanka...
Govt failed to heed weather warnings ahead of floods – Opposition
The opposition today (01) accused the government of failing to take precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of recent floods, despite prior warnings...
Cyclone Ditwah destroys over 15,000 homes – UN report
Cyclone Ditwah has caused widespread destruction in Sri Lanka, with more than 15,000 homes reported destroyed and nearly 1 million people affected, the...
Five Sri Lanka Navy personnel die during flood-relief operation in Chundikkulam
Five Sri Lanka Navy personnel have died while carrying out a flood-mitigation operation in the Chundikkulam area, police said. The sailors went missing...
President calls on private sector to aid post-flood relief and reconstruction
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the critical role of Sri Lanka’s business community in aiding both immediate relief operations and long-term recovery following...
Vegetable prices soar; CAA urges public to report price gouging
Wholesale vegetable prices at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre have surged sharply following widespread destruction of crops caused by recent heavy rains and...
Cyclone Ditwah relief: Central Bank urges donations through official channels
In response to the widespread impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has urged the public to contribute to...
Sri Lanka sets up Emergency Coordination Unit to channel flood relief and aid
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Coordination Unit to manage relief efforts for Sri Lankan nationals...
