Man shot dead in Chinabay

A 59-year-old man was shot dead by two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle at the 5th Mile Post in Chinabay, Trincomalee a short while ago.

WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs

Fewer than one in 10 people who could benefit from obesity jabs like Wegovy are able to get them, warns the World Health Organization as it releases its first guidance on the drugs.

Modi holds telephone conversation with Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the current situation.

ASPI suffers heavy losses amid heightened uncertainty

The Colombo Stock Exchange endured a sharp sell-off, as heightened uncertainty stemming from the recent unrest in the country severely dented investor confidence. The market opened on a deeply bearish note, with widespread panic selling dominating early trading. Within the first 30 minutes, the ASPI plunged by over 830 points before recovering nearly 511 points of the initial losses through late-morning bargain hunting.

November train season tickets valid until December 7

The Railways Department has announced that the validity period of monthly and quarterly train season tickets for November 2025 has been extended until December 7, 2025.

Bangladesh to send relief, rescue team to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh will dispatch emergency relief supplies and a rescue team to disaster-stricken Sri Lanka on December 3, subject to weather conditions, following the directive of the Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus amid severe floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditva.

Video: Helicopter wreckage removed after Lunuwila crash

The wreckage of an Air Force Bell 212 helicopter that crashed in the Lunuwila area of Wennappuwa has been removed from the site.

New Zealand contributes NZ$ 1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief

New Zealand has contributed New Zealand dollars one million to support emergency humanitarian relief through an international humanitarian partner.

Management Committee of ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund appointed

Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history.

Adverse weather leaves 366 dead, 367 missing

The nationwide toll from the ongoing adverse weather has surged sharply, with 366 deaths and 367 people reported missing as of 5.00 p.m. today, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

UK provides $890,000 in emergency aid to Sri Lanka after cyclone Ditwah

As Sri Lanka begins to recover from the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the United Kingdom has pledged $890,000 (£675,000) in urgent humanitarian support.

Discussion underway with World Bank to assess damage, financial requirements for reconstruction: President

The government has begun discussions with the World Bank to prepare a detailed assessment of the damage across sectors and the financial requirements for reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

LPL 2026 gets new July–August dates

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be played from 8 July to 8 August 2026. The revised dates follow the postponement of the tournament, which was initially scheduled for December 2025.

Over 100 roads disrupted by floods and landslides: RDA

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has reported that heavy rainfall and flooding have disrupted transportation on at least 108 roads across the country in recent days.

Police urge public to stop sharing false news amid crisis

Strict legal action will be taken against individuals who irresponsibly circulate false or unethical information at a time when the nation is united in responding to the ongoing disaster, police said.

Chilaw Hospital shut down after severe flooding

The Chilaw General Hospital has been temporarily closed until further notice after heavy rains triggered severe flooding across the premises.

Landslide towns partially accessible

At least one access road has been opened to landslide-affected towns, the Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General, Eng. K.W. Kandamby said.

Vegetable stocks arrive; Ministry calls for unhindered transport

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation said that large quantities of vegetables are now being collected from key supply regions in the Badulla District, including Welimada and Keppetipola.

Over 120,000 home cameras hacked for ’sexploitation’ footage

Four people have been arrested in South Korea for allegedly hacking over 120,000 video cameras in homes and businesses and using the footage to make sexually exploitative materials for an overseas website.

Flood-affected residents advised to get free Leptospirosis treatment

The Health and Mass Media Ministry has urged residents affected by recent floods to seek immediate treatment to protect against leptospirosis. People are advised to contact their local Medical Officer of Health or Public Health Inspector to receive a full course of free leptospirosis medication.

Former envoy calls for reform of overseas relief donation policy

Former Sri Lankan ambassador Kananathan has called on the government to urgently reform its policy on overseas relief donations, describing current regulations as outdated, restrictive, and obstructive to humanitarian aid.

Flood warning for Mahaweli River basin extended by 48 hours

The flood warning issued for the Mahaweli River Basin has been extended for another 48 hours, the Irrigation Department said.

Video: Indian NDRF teams conduct rescue operations in Badulla

Teams from India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the country’s specialised agency for search and rescue and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), have carried out rescue operations in Badulla this morning, working in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities.

Tulip Siddiq MP given jail sentence in Bangladesh after trial in her absence

Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations.

One-month grace period for expired driving licences

The Sri Lanka Police announced that no legal action will be taken against motorists driving with expired licences between 25 November and 25 December 2025.

Taj Samudra terminates security officer following internal inquiry

Taj Samudra, Colombo, has confirmed that the hotel management has terminated the services of a security officer with immediate effect following an internal inquiry.

Affected household to get Rs. 10,000 initial grant to restore sanitation, clean houses

The government will provide Rs. 10,000 as an initial grant to each affected household to restore sanitation and make the home safe for living again, Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe said today.

Be vigilant of infectious diseases as floodwaters recede

Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), Jayatissa Munasinghe, urged the public to remain alert to the rising risks of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters begin to recede across affected areas.

Welikada prison inmates donate today’s lunch to flood affected

The inmates of the Welikada prison have donated their lunch today to the people in Colombo, who were affected by the adverse weather.

Ranil summons all political parties to discuss disaster situation

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe called all opposition parties for a discussion on the current disaster situation, his office said in a statement.