The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued red notices ordering evacuations in two districts due to the risk of landslides, effective from 8.00 a.m. today (18).
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The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island due to the influence of the Easterly wave.
Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.
The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of affected communities and national reconstruction in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive generous assistance from donors both locally and internationally.
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft, operating a flight from Colombo to Istanbul, made a precautionary return to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early today after a technical issue was detected shortly after takeoff.
Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone.
An official meeting was held between Hon. Wang Dongming, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China, and Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya on 17 December at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd has made a financial contribution of Rs. 100 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
The Graduation Ceremony of Defence Services Command and Staff Collage Course 19 was attended by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya as the Chief guest on 16th of December at Nelum Pokuna Theater.
The Presidential Secretariat has informed the public that a news item circulating on social media under the title “Rapid Complaint Handling Procedure for Irregularities Involving Grama Niladhari,” which contains fraudulent hotline and direct telephone numbers and claims to be issued by the Presidential Secretariat, is inaccurate and deceptive and urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information.
China expresses confidence that Sri Lanka will recover rapidly under the leadership of the President
The European Union has increased its disaster relief assistance to Sri Lanka from €1.8 million to €2.35 million, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A meeting was held between the officials of the Government Translators' Service Union and the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister's Office on December 16, to discuss the issues faced by the officers of the Government Translators' Service.
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