The President’s Media Division, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, is compiling a National Visual Chronicle documenting the impact of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka and the subsequent recovery process.
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Our attention is drawn to a vicious campaign of vilification and personalized attacks against Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and the Minister of Education.
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07th).
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warning notices for two districts today (07), urging residents in high-risk areas to take immediate precautions.
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has transferred Rs. 5 billion to the Government Consolidated Fund, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation announced.
A consortium of companies led by John Keells Holdings PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 400 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka is likely intensify into a depression during next 24 hours. This system is expected to move west-northwestwards, towards the east coast of the island.
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Express Train, the Ella Odyssey tourist train, and special train services for school students, in response to increased public demand.
The Maha Bodhi Society of India has made a financial contribution of Rs. 10 million to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The Department of Examinations has announced that the subjects which were not held during the 2025 G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination will be conducted from January 12 to January 20, 2026.
Let us all fulfill our responsibilities to save the future generation of this country from this scourge – President
The low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of the Sri Lanka has intensified into a low-pressure area. Hence, showery condition over the island, particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces is expected to enhance from January 8th.
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