Opposition claims to sue government over disaster absurd: SF

04 Dec 2025

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Former Member of Parliament Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said the opposition’s move to sue the government for failing to prevent the disaster is absurd and claimed that the situation would have been the same even if the previous rulers had been in power.

Sri Lanka to receive sixth tranche of Extended Fund Facility within two weeks: IMF

04 Dec 2025

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The International Monetary Fund announced that Sri Lanka is expected to receive swift access to approximately USD 350 million, the sixth tranche of the Extended Fund Facility, within two weeks.

UN ready to support relief, response efforts: UN Secretary General

03 Dec 2025

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The United Nations (UN) stands ready to support relief and response efforts in Sri Lanka, Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres said.

President convenes urgent Cabinet meeting

03 Dec 2025

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has convened an urgent meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers this afternoon, the Government Information Department said.

Initial grant to restore sanitation, clean houses increased to Rs. 25,000

02 Dec 2025

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The Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the assistance granted for cleaning flood-affected houses and property from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 25,000.

UAE’s second batch of humanitarian aid arrives in Sri Lanka

02 Dec 2025

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The second batch of humanitarian aid donated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon to support communities severely affected by the recent disaster, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

A/L exam to resume in early January

02 Dec 2025

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The Education Ministry has decided to conduct the rest of the GCE Advanced Level examination in early January 2026, Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa said.

Flight carrying humanitarian assistance arrives from UAE

02 Dec 2025

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A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation in Sri Lanka arrived in the country early this morning, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

Duty free mechanism introduced for overseas disaster relief donations

02 Dec 2025

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The Government has introduced a more convenient procedure to expedite the clearance and distribution of all material aid sent to the country, free of all tariffs and charges.

Government to import frozen vegetables

01 Dec 2025

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The Government has decided to import frozen vegetables that comply with the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabath Chandrakeerthi said today.

Legal action to be taken against traders for selling goods at higher prices

01 Dec 2025

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The Commissioner General of Essential Services announced today that legal action will be taken against any business or individual who employs unfair or malicious trading practices by increasing prices, unnecessarily hoarding or concealing consumer goods while taking advantage of the current disaster situation.

Fund will be set up to gather necessary resources for reconstruction: President

30 Nov 2025

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The government is in the process of setting up a fund to gather the necessary resources for reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Flood Situation

No damage to main water sources in Western Province: NWSDB

30 Nov 2025

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The main water sources in the Western Province - Ambatale, Labugama, Kalatuwawa and Biyagama have not sustained any damages due to the adverse weather situation, the Chairman of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said.

Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed as Commissioner-General of Essential Services

29 Nov 2025

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Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services, President’s Media Division (PMD)said.

Telecommunication operators to prioritise emergency calls during disaster situation

29 Nov 2025

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Telecommunication operators have agreed to prioritise emergency calls during the ongoing disaster situations while minimising network congestion.

Fishing boats to be deployed for rescue operations

29 Nov 2025

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The Fisheries Department has decided to deploy fishing boats to assist in rescue operations in affected areas.

No statement issued on state officials’ duties during disaster: Bribery Commission

29 Nov 2025

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The Bribery Commission denied issuing any statements as circulated in social media on how state officials should work during the disaster situation.

US stands ready to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka

29 Nov 2025

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The United States has extended deepest condolences to the people of Sri Lanka as Cyclone Ditwah continues to produce severe weather, flooding, and landslides.

Critical flood warning issued for Maha Oya Basin

29 Nov 2025

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People living in the low-lying areas of the Maha Oya valley have been strongly requested to act with extreme caution as there is a potential for a high-risk flood situation at a severity not experienced in recent history in the low-lying areas of the Maha Oya valley.

Over 6,000 in safe centres, nearly 100,000 affected in Colombo

29 Nov 2025

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Amidst a major flood risk in the Colombo District due to rise in water level of the Kelani Ganga, a total of 6,016 people of 1,217 families have been sheltered in safe centres by 9.00 am this morning, the Colombo District Secretary said.