Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle gemstones valued at approximately Rs. 32 million out of the country. The suspects were apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs officers during an inspection at the airport’s Departure Terminal. Customs officials said the individuals were attempting to […]
A police constable attached to the Suriyakanda Police has been arrested following an altercation with National People’s Power (NPP) Ratnapura District Member of Parliament Shantha Padma Kumara. Police said the arrest was made on charges of wrongful restraint and use of criminal force. MP Shantha Padma Kumara had filed a complaint with the Kolonna Police, […]
The 16th meeting of the National Council for Disaster Management was held today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. During the meeting, a Cabinet Memorandum was presented regarding the establishment of a National Integrated Disaster Management Mechanism and proposed amendments to the Sri Lanka Disaster Management Act, No. […]
A total of 640 schools in the Uva, Central, and North Western provinces will not reopen tomorrow, according to Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe. Although schools that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide tomorrow (16), the Education Ministry said a significant number […]
Emirates, in collaboration with Dubai Humanitarian, has launched a humanitarian airbridge to deliver urgent relief supplies to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announced on Monday. Under the initiative, Emirates will offer more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity free of charge over the next two weeks […]
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 […]