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No point in subjecting MP Asoka Ranwala to a breathalyser test now: Opposition MP

15 Dec 2025

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There is no meaning in subjecting NPP MP Asoka Ranwala to a breathalyser test now to determine whether he was under the influence of liquor when he met with the recent accident. It is too late now for such an eventuality as one will not be able to find out whether he was drunk at the time of the accident, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna said today.

SL needs ADB support for rebuilding after Cyclone Ditwah: Sajith tells ADB rep

15 Dec 2025

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Sri Lanka needs more support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to make a comeback after the recent disaster, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told ADB Country Representative Takafumi Kadon.

TPA calls for urgent meeting with President

14 Dec 2025

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Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader MP Mano Ganesan, in a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has sought a meeting with him to discuss disaster challenges facing the Malaiyaha (up-country) Sri Lankan community.

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Delay in damage assessment cost SL crucial aid: UNP

13 Dec 2025

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The UNP said yesterday that the delay in assessing the loss of lives and property damages of cyclone Ditwah by the authorities has caused a delay in obtaining further foreign aid for rebuilding the nation after the disaster.

Call for dialogue with all relevant parties on Universities Amendment Bill: Sajith

12 Dec 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to call for a dialogue with all relevant parties on the proposed Universities Amendment Bill which has already been tabled in Parliament.

Where does plantation community fit into government’s disaster relief matrix?: Mano

11 Dec 2025

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Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan today took to the government’s disaster relief matrix and questioned how the plantation community fits into it.

Pope Leo the XIV pledges solidary with disaster victims of Sri Lanka

10 Dec 2025

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Pope Leo the XIV has pledged the Vatican’s solidarity with the Sri Lankan people who were affected by the recent disaster, Charge’ d’Affaires of the Vatican Embassy in Colombo Rev. Monsignor Roberto Lucchini revealed today.

Unauthorised filling of Muthurajawela led to floods in Gampaha town: Cardinal

10 Dec 2025

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Unauthorised filling of the Muthurajawela wetlands and pollution led to the flooding of Gampaha town during the recent floods, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

Jaffna Magistrate asks former President to submit affidavit on death threats

10 Dec 2025

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The Jaffna Magistrate ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit on the death threats he is currently facing before February 6, 2026. This order was given as Rajapaksa informed the court that he was unable to appear before the magistrate courts because of death threats.

Warning of cyclones is not opposition’s job : Marikkar

09 Dec 2025

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Warning of impending cyclones is not the opposition’s job, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar said today.

Indian Met. Dept. warned Sri Lanka about Cyclone Ditwah weeks in advance

09 Dec 2025

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had shared information about Cyclone Ditwah with Sri Lanka as early as November 13, Indian media reports have revealed.

Practicality of disaster relief package questionable: UNP

09 Dec 2025

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Highlighting that the latest estimates have suggested that the total losses cost by the recent cyclonic storms could be as high as USD 6 billion, the United National Party (UNP) said the practicality of the relief package announced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is questionable.

Cyclone Ditwah destroys 600 prawn farms in Puttalam

08 Dec 2025

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Cyclone Ditwah which hit Sri Lanka recently has destroyed more than 600 prawn farms in the Puttalam District alone, bringing the livelihoods of many farmers into a standstill, the Fisheries Ministry said.

Expedite disaster relief, rebuilding without saying ’ane please’: Sajith

07 Dec 2025

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The government should expedite the disaster relief and rebuilding without saying ’ane please’, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Give priority to international donor conference: SJB

05 Dec 2025

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The government should give priority to holding an international donor conference in order to get assistance from foreign countries to rebuild the nation, an Opposition MP said today.

Vegetable shortage expected, prices set to rise - traders warn

05 Dec 2025

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Some stocks of vegetables that survived the recent cyclone are currently reaching the market but there will be a shortage soon, a trader attached to the Manning Market said yesterday.

Give priority to international donor conference: SJB

04 Dec 2025

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The government should give priority to holding an international donor conference in order to obtain assistance from foreign countries to rebuild the nation, an Opposition MP said today.

Obtain assistance of former heads of state to rebuild nation: UNP

04 Dec 2025

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The Government should seek the assistance of former heads of state to rebuild Sri Lanka following the recent disaster which has caused unimaginable damage, the United National Party (UNP) said.

No reason to panic but be aware: Met. Department

04 Dec 2025

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There is no reason for panic about the Northeast monsoon as it will not bring in heavy rains though it is expected to become more active within the coming days, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Convene national level meeting: Opposition parties

03 Dec 2025

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Around 35 Opposition political parties which met former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today, urged the government to convene a national level meeting of political, religious and other civil leaders to discuss the current disaster situation.