Cabinet approval was granted to establish two wind power plants, each with a capacity of 50 megawatts (MW), in the Mullikulam area of Mannar.In line with the government's broader plan to meet 70% of the...
The United Nations (UN) and its humanitarian partners today (11) launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP), appealing for US$35.3 million (LKR 10.9 billion) to scale up life-saving assistance for Sri...
The "Hiru Sahana Yathra" operation for the country continues its noble mission to clean all flood-damaged schools island-wide, driven by the determination to strengthen the future of the nation's schoolchildren.
The...
She says she has "absolutely no hard feelings" towards the donor but says it was unacceptable she was given sperm that "wasn't clean, that wasn't safe, that carried a risk".And she knows cancer will be...
As part of the State of Qatar’s humanitarian efforts, the Qatar Charity office in Sri Lanka with funding from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), distributed 1,800 food packs to families affected...
The Registrar General’s Department has decided to issue death certificates for 203 individuals reported missing due to landslides and floods caused by Cyclone "Ditwa".Registrar General Shashi Devi...
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning affecting several parts of the country today (09).The warning covers the Sabaragamuwa, Western, and Southern provinces, as well...
The Bell 212 helicopter of the Air Force that crashed Lunuwila while providing disaster relief, had to be landed in the Gin Oya due to a technical fault, Assistant Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Eranga Chamara...
The Deputy Director of the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens, Hemantha Samarasekara, stated that a complaint was filed with the Dehiwala Police regarding the disappearance of an anaconda.The Deputy...
A special District Coordinating Committee meeting, convened to review the damage caused to the agricultural sector in the Nuwara Eliya District due to Cyclone Ditwah and to discuss the urgent measures...
The Embassy of Israel in India conveys its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Sri Lanka for the tragic loss of life and widespread damage caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.In a...
If you want, I can create a similar article about satin dresses, sequined gowns, or Christmas date night outfits.Hiru, a media network taking on social responsibility, continued the "Hiru Sahana Yathra"...
The Ministry of Health states that 504 medical teams are currently operating across the country to treat individuals affected by disasters.Issuing a statement, the Ministry mentioned that these teams are...
Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka damage: Cyclone Ditwah has been moving in the Indian Ocean region for almost a week now. It originated southeast of Sri Lanka on November 26 and moved slowly northwards along Sri...
The Nawalapitiya-Kandy road, which was affected by a landslide, will be reopened for traffic within a week, according to Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo.The Army Commander stated that...
The Department of Meteorology has stated that an increase in rainfall is anticipated from December 09 as the North-East Monsoon progressively establishes itself over the island.The Director-General of...
The Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Liyanage, has assured the public that the answer scripts written by students for this year's G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination have suffered no damage from...
'We need to act strategically in the face of the current situation. Some adjustments to the budget will be necessary to respond to present challenges.'Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya made these remarks...
The first consignment of disaster relief aid from Bangladesh has arrived in Sri Lanka.The Bangladesh Air Force C-130 transport aircraft landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake...
An Extrordinary Gazette notification has been issued, officially designating 22 districts affected by the severe impact of Cyclone 'Ditwah' as 'National Disaster Affected Areas".This decision was taken...