Archives 2025-12-04
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Latest News12 hours agoLandslide early warnings issued to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura
The Landslide Early Warning Center of the National Building Research Organization [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy,...
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Latest News13 hours agoDeath toll rises to 481, missing persons rise to 345 as at 1600 hrs today (04)
The Situation Report issued by the Disaster Management Centre at 1600 hrs today (04) confirms that 481 persons have died and another 345 persons are missing...
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News16 hours agoWe will extend every possible support to rebuild the lives of all those affected by the disaster. – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government will provide the assistance to all citizens who have been affected by the recent disaster to rebuild...
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News1 day agoLevel III landslide early warning continue to be in force in the districts of Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala and Matale
The Landslide Early Warning Center of the National Building Research Organisation [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the Districts of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy,...
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News1 day agoSajith asks govt. to withdraw Budget 2026, present fresh one
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (03) issued a sweeping call for the government to withdraw Budget 2026 and present a fresh, disaster-focused spending plan,...
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News1 day agoINS Sukanya brings in relief to East, medical support stepped up
Operation Sagar Bandhu in full swing: India has stepped up assistance to Sri Lanka with the deployment of INS Sukanya to bring in urgently needed relief...
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News1 day agoPakistan dispatches 200 tons of relief supplies, temporary bridges, etc.
Following a special request from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has promised to deploy...
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News1 day agoNavy helps repair flood-damaged water treatment plants
In the wake of the recent severe weather, the Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential...
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News1 day agoDMC: 474 dead and 356 missing
Ditwah Disaster The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) yesterday said that bodies of 474 victims of Cyclone Ditwah had been recovered, while 356 persons remained unaccounted for,...
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News1 day agoSLN receives another ex-US vessel
A fourth ex-US Coast Guard cutter has been transferred to the Sri Lanka Navy, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, said yesterday. Posting on X,...
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News1 day agoCyclone: SLPP calls for PSC on govt.’s failure to take precautions
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa yesterday (03) requested Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee to probe the allegation that the government failed to...
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News1 day agoMan arrested over Easter attacks seeks asylum in the UK
Home Office won’t accept him A person, arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings and released here, is seeking asylum in the United Kingdom,...
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News1 day agoRavi denies being in charge of Central Bank during bond scam
Former Finance Minister and NDF MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday told Parliament that the Central Bank had not been under his purview when the bond scams took...
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News1 day agoBanks Association pledges strong support for economic revival
Colombo, 3 December 2025: The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) in a meeting with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today pledged...
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News1 day agoCyclone Ditwah and India-Sri Lanka relations: playbook for diplomacy in the neighbourhood
I vividly remember boarding the then INS Vikrant — formerly HMS Hercules — with my father during a special port call to Colombo in the 1970s....
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News1 day agoAll-China Women’s Federation makes donation
The women’s and child sanitary products donated by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF) will be distributed to those affected by floods and landslides, under the leadership...
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News1 day agoNew SJB NL MP named
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has nominated Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Muhammathu Ismail Muththu Muhammathu. Subsequently,...
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News1 day agoChandran Rutnum honoured at IFFI Goa
Internationally famed Sri Lankan film director Chandran Rutnum was invited by the organisers of the prestigious 56th International Film Festival of India to serve in its...
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News1 day agoPresident’s Fund to grant Rs 25,000 to every school going child affected by the floods and landslides
It has been reported that the President’s Fund will grant Rs. 25,000 for the educational needs of every school-going child affected by floods and landslides
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Latest News1 day ago
1777 tanks 483 dams damaged due to the floods – Commissioner General of Essential Services
The Commissioner-General of Essential Services in a press release issued at 2115hrs on 3rd December. states that according to the reports received regarding the damage caused...
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Business1 day agoExperts and envoys urge Sri Lanka to reverse ‘unscientific’ ban on oil palm replanting
Agricultural experts and smallholders called for Sri Lanka to lift its unique global ban on oil palm replanting, labelling the prohibition as lacking scientific justification during...
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Business1 day agoAIA Insurance Lanka triumphs at CSE Masterminds Quiz 2025 as First Runner-Up and Sector Winner
AIA Insurance Lanka announces its outstanding performance at the 7th edition of the CSE Masterminds Quiz, held recently at the Shangri-La Colombo. Competing against top-tier teams...
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Business1 day agoITC Ratnadipa welcomes designers and guests for CFW Couture + Trousseau, day two
Colombo Fashion Week’s Couture + Trousseau: The Luxury Edit wrapped up its second day at Ahasa, ITC Ratnadipa, with the hotel serving as the weekend’s official...
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Business1 day agoKaspersky advocates protecting Sri Lanka’s digital future by combatting vulnerabilities
Sri Lanka’s rapid adoption of digital technologies has ushered in tremendous opportunities for economic growth and innovation. However, this accelerated digitization also exposes critical vulnerabilities in...
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Business1 day agoCSE continues in panic-selling mode as investor fears persist
The CSE indicated some panic-selling yesterday as well, as investors seemed to agonize over lingering economic uncertainties coming in the wake of the flood havoc, market...
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Business1 day agoCinnamon Hotels & Resorts prioritises guest safety, colleague support, and community recovery as affected properties resume full operations
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts stands united with our communities during this period of adversity and remains committed to supporting recovery efforts while ensuring the safety and...
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Business1 day agoChec Port City Colombo extends Rs. 10 million and critical on-ground support to national recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation
As Sri Lanka confronts the heartbreaking aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the nation’s recent history, the country has witnessed...
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Business1 day ago‘ICC Timber Deck Tiles: A perfect blend of natural charm, strength, and sophistication’
Transform your living spaces with the natural warmth, durability, and elegance of ICC Timber Deck Tiles, a premium innovation from International Construction Consortium (Pvt) Ltd (ICC),...
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Business1 day agoCommercial Bank launches ‘ComBank Shakthi’ to extend reach to customers
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has taken another decisive step in its customer convenience journey with the launch of its Agency Banking operations, branded ‘ComBank Shakthi.’...
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Latest News15 hours agoRoot 135 not out, Starc six-for highlight absorbing opening day
After an interminable break between matches following 48 hours of mayhem in Perth, the Ashes resumed with England producing a rollercoaster batting performance as Joe Root...
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Latest News17 hours agoRavindra 176, Latham 145 drive New Zealand into complete control
Centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra underpinned New Zealand’s domination on Day 3 in Christchurch, as the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a...
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Latest News19 hours agoMarkram ton trumps Kohli, Gaikwad centuries for nervy win
Virat Kohli eased to his second successive century and Ruturaj Gaikwad hit his first in ODIs as India piled up 358 for 5 in front of...
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Sports1 day agoPakistan to tour Sri Lanka for three T20 is in January 2026
Pakistan will begin their build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup with a three-match T20I series in Sri Lanka next year, during early January. The Salman...
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Features1 day agoClimate issues increasingly sidelined as arms race intensifies
Increasingly countries of Asia are falling victim to environmental crises and going forward it is hoped that this question of the first importance will come to...
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Features1 day agoChaos at Miss Universe 2025:Winner predecided?
This seems to be a common scene at beauty pageants where there are allegations that the results are fixed. It is happening here, as well –...
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Features1 day agoCombinations to slow down skin ageing
Last week I did mention that I would work out some combinations to help you slow down skin ageing. Well, this is what I’ve worked out...
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Weather17 hours agoShowers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara and Matale districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 04 December 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
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Weather1 day agoShowers will occur in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Hambantota and Matale districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 DECEMBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 December 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some...
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Foreign News11 hours agoOil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting a two-day visit to India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend an annual summit held by...
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Foreign News16 hours agoPakistan to sell national carrier PIA for IMF loans, Munir’s Fauji firm among bidders
Pakistan’s sale of its flag carrier PIA is its first major privatisation in two decades. The divestment comes because of an IMF bailout condition. With four...
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Foreign News11 hours ago
Oil, defence and geopolitics: Why Putin is visiting Modi in Delhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin is starting a two-day visit to India, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend an annual summit held by...
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Latest News12 hours ago
Landslide early warnings issued to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura
The Landslide Early Warning Center of the National Building Research Organization [NBRO] has issued landslide early warnings to the districts of Badulla, Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy,...
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Latest News13 hours ago
Death toll rises to 481, missing persons rise to 345 as at 1600 hrs today (04)
The Situation Report issued by the Disaster Management Centre at 1600 hrs today (04) confirms that 481 persons have died and another 345 persons are missing...
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Latest News15 hours ago
Root 135 not out, Starc six-for highlight absorbing opening day
After an interminable break between matches following 48 hours of mayhem in Perth, the Ashes resumed with England producing a rollercoaster batting performance as Joe Root...
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Latest News17 hours ago
Ravindra 176, Latham 145 drive New Zealand into complete control
Centuries from Tom Latham and Rachin Ravindra underpinned New Zealand’s domination on Day 3 in Christchurch, as the hosts transformed a modest 64-run advantage into a...
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Latest News19 hours ago
Markram ton trumps Kohli, Gaikwad centuries for nervy win
Virat Kohli eased to his second successive century and Ruturaj Gaikwad hit his first in ODIs as India piled up 358 for 5 in front of...
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Latest News1 day ago
1777 tanks 483 dams damaged due to the floods – Commissioner General of Essential Services
The Commissioner-General of Essential Services in a press release issued at 2115hrs on 3rd December. states that according to the reports received regarding the damage caused...