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Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain

Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain

Individual killed in shooting in China Bay

An individual is reported dead in a shooting incident within the China Bay Police Division in Trincomalee this evening (01). MORE..

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Death toll due to floods and landslides climbs to 390

The death toll due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the country in the past few days has climbed to 390, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has confirmed. MORE..

President AKD and Indian PM Modi hold phone conversation over ongoing disaster relief operation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01). MORE..

China announces US$ 1 mln cash donation and RMB 10 mln worth of relief supplies to Sri Lanka

The government of China has announced a donation of USD 1 million in cash for on-going disaster relief operations in Sri Lanka. MORE..

Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in November 2025, compared to the month of October, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..

UK pledges US$ 890,000 for Sri Lanka’s disaster relief operation

The British government has announced that it will provide US$ 890,000 (£675,000) worth of urgent humanitarian support for Sri Lanka. MORE..

Tri-Force personnel continue nationwide disaster rescue and relief operations

Sri Lanka’s tri-forces have intensified rescue and relief operations across the country as heavy rains and rising flood levels impacted the livelihoods of thousands of families. MORE..

Pakistan helicopter used to evacuate stranded family from Kotikawatta

A Pakistan helicopter has been used to rescue a stranded family, including a 7-month-old infant from a rooftop of a house in Kotikawatta. MORE..

Agriculture Ministry issues notice on transportation of vegetables

Vegetables such as cabbage, carrots and beans are currently being received in significant quantities at the economic centers in Welimada, Keppetipola and other areas in the Badulla District, which is a major vegetable-producing region, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. MORE..

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Opposition critical of government’s failure to act on early weather warnings issued by officials (English)

Opposition critical of government’s failure to act on early weather warnings issued by officials (English)

Committee appointed to investigate Lunuwila helicopter accident (English)

Tri-Forces personnel continue to engage in rescue and relief operations across the country (English)

Massive joint recovery effort required to rebuild Sri Lanka – President (English)

Widespread flooding wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka; Colombo residents also affected (English)

Sri Lanka Air Force airlifts supply materials to displaced individuals in remote areas (English)

CEB may take up to a month to fully restore electricity supply to entire country (English)

Sri Lanka receives international help for rescue and relief efforts in the aftermath of 'Cyclone Ditwah' (English)

Indian relief team and supplies arrive in Sri Lanka to assist flood victims (English)

Cyclone 'Ditwa' moves away from Sri Lanka; Intermittent showers to continue (English)

Manusath Derana-Dialog flood relief operation continues for second day (English)

25-30% electricity consumers across the island experiencing power outages (English)

Cyclone Ditwah brings severe weather to Sri Lanka, causes major floods (English)

President directs officials to provide disaster relief without financial constraints (English)

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Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms

Emergency relief measures offered to Sri Lankans will be in place through December, Starlink confirms

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

Uber, WeRide launch driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

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Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ hits US$556m box office worldwide, highest-grossing animated movie in China

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ hits US$556m box office worldwide, highest-grossing animated movie in China

Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88

Tom Stoppard, playwright who dazzled with verbal gymnastics, dies aged 88

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Australian prime minister becomes first to wed in office

Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres

Netflix crashes as ‘Stranger Things 5’ premieres

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Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final

Pakistan clinch tri-series with commanding victory over Sri Lanka in final

T20I Tri-Series: Pakistan restricts Sri Lanka to 114

Pakistan win toss, elect to bowl first in T20I tri-series final

Sri Lankan cricketers to donate Pakistan tour earnings to help flood victims

T20 tri-series: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thrilling contest