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PM Inspects Cyclone-Affected School in Badulla, Reviews Recovery Efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Meegahakiula National School in the Badulla District today (December 24) to inspect educational institutions impacted by recent disasters. According to a statement issued by Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyarathna, discussions during the visit focused on the extent of damage caused to the school by Cyclone Ditwah […]
T-56 Assault Rifle Recovered from Abandoned Vehicle in Ragama
Police in Kadawatha have recovered a T-56 assault rifle along with two magazines from an abandoned vehicle found in a deserted area of the Pahalahwatta locality in Ragama. The weapon was discovered following a tip-off received by Kadawatha Police, prompting officers to conduct a search of the area. Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle had […]
Sampath Manamperi Remanded in Custody Until March 26
Sampath Manamperi has been ordered to remain in detention until March 26 next year after being produced before Walasmulla Magistrate Malsha Kodithuwakku today. He is currently in the custody of the Western Province North Crimes Investigation Division, following his arrest in connection with the possession of two containers containing crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “Ice.” […]
Jaishankar Conveys PM Modi’s Message of Support to President AKD
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (23), conveying a message of solidarity and goodwill from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar said India’s assistance builds on its role as a first responder under Operation Sagar Bandhu, through which emergency relief was […]
ndian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Wraps Up Sri Lanka Visit
India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, has concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, which focused largely on post-disaster recovery following Cyclone Ditwah. During the visit, which began yesterday (22), Minister Jaishankar held discussions with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on ongoing restoration and relief efforts in areas […]
Multi-Day Fishing Vessel Intercepted in Deep South Seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a local multi-day fishing boat suspected of involvement in drug trafficking during a special operation carried out in the deep southern waters. Naval sources said the interception followed an intelligence-led maritime operation conducted south of Sri Lanka. The vessel has since been taken into naval custody and is being […]
Rs. 25,000 Disaster Relief Payments to Be Completed by Next Week – Cabinet Spokesperson
The government expects to complete the disbursement of the Rs. 25,000 allowance allocated for cleaning homes damaged by recent disasters by next week. Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the distribution of disaster relief payments is in its final stages across most affected areas, with only a small number of regions remaining […]
Northern Railway Line Restored After 24-Day Disruption Caused by Cyclone Ditwah
Train services on the Northern Railway Line between Kankesanthurai and Anuradhapura resumed today after being suspended for 24 days due to damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The services were halted from November 27 following severe flooding that impacted rail infrastructure along the route. Operations officially recommenced at 6.00 a.m. today, with the departure of the […]