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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says it is expanding its support to Sri Lanka’s appeal for international aid asContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah : IOM boosts emergency response for Sri Lanka appeared first on…

Former Minister C. B. Ratnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (02). ItContinue Reading The post Former Minister questioned by Bribery Commission appeared first on Newswire.

A group of 826 individuals from Matara arrived in Badulla yesterday (01), intending to rebuild the affected areas in theContinue Reading The post Over 800 volunteers from Matara join Badulla rebuilding effort appeared first on Newswire.

Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, the commanding pilot of the Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter, which met with anContinue Reading The post Fallen Air Force pilot posthumously promoted to Group Captain appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka says the death toll from the island-wide disaster has risen to 410 as of 10.00 am today (02Continue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah : Death toll increases to 410 in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Police state that the arrival of large numbers of relief teams has obstructed road‑clearing operations in disaster‑affected areas. Expressing gratitudeContinue Reading The post Road clearance : Police urge relief convoys to coordinate with…

The United National Party (UNP) on Tuesday accused the government of failing to activate Sri Lanka’s National Disaster Management PlanContinue Reading The post UNP accuses Govt of failing to activate disaster management plan appeared first…

The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, has planned to implement anContinue Reading The post Govt to expedite crop damage claims for farmers appeared first on…

The Department of Meteorology states that the rumours spreading about a possible new cyclone in Sri Lanka in the comingContinue Reading The post Met Department dismisses New Cyclone rumours appeared first on Newswire.

Former Minister C. B. Rathnayake has been arrested after appearing before the Bribery Commission to give a statement. The post Former Minister CB Ratnayake arrested appeared first on Newswire.