The State Mortgage and Investment Bank has made a financial contribution of Rs. 5 million to the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the Diṭwah cyclone.
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Seylan Bank has made a financial contribution of Rs. 50 million to the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the Diṭwah cyclone.
Sri Lanka’s Consular Services delivered strong results in 2025, combining efficient public service with significant contributions to the national economy.
The Government of the Republic of Cyprus has extended humanitarian assistance amounting to Euro 100,000 (€100,000) to support the people of Sri Lanka affected by the severe flooding and devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located about 100 km north-northeast of Trincomalee at 4:00 a.m. on 10 January 2026.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government has the capacity to rebuild the lives of people affected by the disaster to a level better than before, and that Rs. 500 billion has been allocated for this purpose in this year’s budget.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government does not act to protect anyone based on their status, and that it is clearly evident through the ongoing judicial processes.
We will not ask the people to wait until 2048 - President in Kurunegala
PROJECT 5M’ Compensation and New Housing for Disaster Victims under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Commences
2026 marks a historic record-breaking year for government-led housing construction
No previous government has provided such extensive relief and care to affected citizens
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has announced that the landslide red alert issued for two districts has been extended until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (10).
The Meteorological Department says a deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is located about 160 kilometres east of Batticaloa as of 1.00 p.m. today (09).
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board officially announced today, January 9, the launch of an international exhibition titled "Sri Lanka Expo 2026" aimed at promoting Sri Lanka's export potential and investment opportunities.
The Opposition’s Motion of No-Confidence will be taken as an opportunity for Dialogue on Education Reforms - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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