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Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has announced that it has been decided to close all schools on the islandContinue Reading The post Schools & universities : New update from Education Ministry appeared first on Newswire.

A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation inContinue Reading The post Special flight arrives from the UAE with relief appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to be mindful of their surroundings after the floods. Issuing a notice, theContinue Reading The post Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards appeared first on Newswire.

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…