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The General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board, Shirley Kumara, announced that approximately 25%–30% of the island’s electricity supply hasContinue Reading The post Severe weather cuts power to 25% of Sri Lanka appeared first on…

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has dismissed claims of cracks in the Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams. Issuing a clarification,Continue Reading The post No cracks in Randenigala and Rantambe reservoir dams : DMC appeared first…

Several more deaths have been reported in various districts due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions in Sri Lanka.  TheContinue Reading The post Extreme Weather : Nearly 100 deaths reported, more missing appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has decided to donate the tour money and match fees from the Pakistan series toContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka cricketers pledge tour earnings for flood disaster relief appeared first on Newswire.

The GCE Advanced Level examinations, including the General Information Technology (GIT) paper scheduled for December 6, have been postponed indefinitely,Continue Reading The post A/L Examinations and School Reopening Postponed Due to…

Opposition MP Shanakiyan Rasamanikkam has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to issue an immediate official circular or gazette grantingContinue Reading The post Shanakiyan urges President to issue urgent Circular to Speed up…

All telecom operators in Sri Lanka have agreed to implement special emergency measures to support the public during the ongoingContinue Reading The post Special Telco Relief Announced to Ensure Uninterrupted Communication During Crisis…

69 deaths have been reported, while 34 individuals remain missing, following the adverse weather caused by cyclone ‘Ditwah’ the DisasterContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah 6 PM Update : 69 deaths, 34 missing appeared first on Newswire.

A diplomatic briefing was held today at the Prime Minister’s Office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini AmarasuriyaContinue Reading The post PM briefs Diplomatic Community on Flood Relief & Recovery Efforts appeared first…

The Government has announced that Sri Lankans residing overseas and foreign nationals may contribute to relief efforts for those affectedContinue Reading The post Overseas Sri Lankans/Foreign Nationals Invited to Support National Disaster…