Monthly Archives: November 2025
Sri Lanka is reeling from one of its worst natural disasters in recent years, as torrential rains trigger catastrophic floods and landslides across the country. The human toll continues to rise, with 159 confirmed deaths and 203 people still missing. According to the latest update from the Disaster Management Center (DMC), 833,985 individuals from 234,503 […]
A deadly landslide triggered by continuous heavy rainfall has left 10 people confirmed dead, while 40 others remain missing in Alawathugoda. Rescue teams, including police, military, and emergency response units, are currently engaged in search and recovery operations amid challenging conditions. Authorities have urged residents living in landslide-prone areas to evacuate immediately and move to […]
The Ministry of Education has directed all international schools across Sri Lanka to close temporarily with immediate effect due to the severe weather conditions impacting several parts of the country. The instruction was issued by Nalaka Kaluwewa, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of students […]
The death toll from severe weather-related disasters across Sri Lanka has climbed to 33, while 14 people remain missing, according to the latest update from the Disaster Management Center (DMC). The adverse weather conditions, which began on November 17, continue to trigger widespread landslides, floods, and earth slips, causing extensive damage and displacement across multiple […]
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed district authorities to implement urgent measures to prevent loss of life and ensure relief for communities expected to be affected by severe weather conditions over the next two to three days. The instructions were issued during a special meeting held this morning at the Parliament complex to assess the […]
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a pre-cyclone watch for the coasts of north Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Puducherry, and south Andhra Pradesh, as a cyclonic storm continues to intensify over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system, officially named Cyclonic Storm ‘Ditwah’ (pronounced Dit-wah), strengthened from a deep depression positioned over the southwest […]
A Level Three Red Alert Landslide Evacuation Warning has been issued for several high-risk areas as continuous heavy rainfall heightens the threat of slope failures. The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) announced that residents in the following Divisional Secretariat Divisions must evacuate immediately: NBRO urged all residents living in identified landslide-prone zones to follow evacuation […]
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament of the current status of legal proceedings connected to the 2015 and 2016 Central Bank bond scam—widely regarded as one of Sri Lanka’s most significant financial controversies. Following recommendations from the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and subsequent CID investigations, the Attorney General has filed indictments against Perpetual Treasuries […]
The Embilipitiya High Court today (24) sentenced ten individuals to death over their involvement in a brutal murder committed in 2014. The verdict follows a lengthy trial that spanned several years, culminating in the conviction of all ten defendants. Court officials stated that the sentence was delivered after a thorough examination of evidence and witness […]
A pilot project enabling passengers to purchase bus tickets using bank cards was launched today at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre, under the patronage of Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake. The initiative, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Digital Technology and the Ministry of Transport, marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing efforts to modernize […]