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ADB announces emergency grants for flood relief across Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka
ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda yesterday announced that the ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $ 3 million to Sri Lanka; $ 2 million to Thailand; and $2 million to Viet Nam, following requests for support from the Governments.
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December 04, 2025
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UN spearheads Joint Rapid Needs Assessment post-Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka
THE UN is leading the development of a Joint Rapid Needs Assessment in close coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and humanitarian partners following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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December 04, 2025
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CSE closes down 1.87%, loses Rs. 143 b value
THE Colombo stock market yesterday fell sharply to the lowest point in two months, losing Rs. 143 billion in value from the previous close.
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December 04, 2025
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Banks' Association pledges strong support for economic revival
THE Sri Lanka Banks' Association (SLBA) in a meeting with Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe yesterday pledged its fullest support to revive the country's economy following the damage inflicted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 04, 2025
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Management Committee of 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund convenes
THE Management Committee of the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established on the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to assist the country's recovery following Cyclone Ditwah, met yesterday morning at the Presidential Secretariat.
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December 04, 2025
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Geogas to supply Sri Lanka's LPG needs for 2026
THE Cabinet earlier this week declared the award of next year's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply contract to Geogas Trading S.A., following the conclusion of a competitive procurement process carried out under the 2024 Procurement Guidelines.
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December 04, 2025
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Apple to donate towards post-storm relief, rebuilding efforts
APPLE CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday announced the company is extending its SC thoughts to those affected by the severe storms CEO Tim Cook across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
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December 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka Women cricketers to play India in five-match T20I series
THE Sri Lanka Women's cricket team will tour India this month to play a five-match T20 International series against India.
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December 04, 2025
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SL rushes to assure tourists
Tourism for a joint social media and a PR campaign aimed at countering any negative perceptions
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December 04, 2025
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Harsha says Rebuilding Sri Lanka needs Parliament sanction, oversight
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva called for Parliamentary approval and oversight over the Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative.
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December 04, 2025
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International development partners affirm strong support to Sri Lanka
Finance Ministry says Sri Lanka told by IMF that next $ 350 m EFF tranche can be accessed in two weeks
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December 04, 2025
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TISL calls for strong accountability and transparency in use of public funds for disaster relief
HAVING expressed its deepest condolences to families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods from Cyclone Ditwah, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday called for strong accountability and transparency in the use of public funds for disaster relief.
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December 04, 2025
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Relief with responsibility: managing foreign aid after Ditwah Cyclone
A swift regional response in Sri Lanka's hour of need
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December 04, 2025
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Cyclone 2025, Anura’s crisis of competence and accountability, Sajith-SJB’s straitjacket
“AS a country, we are facing the largest and most challenging natural disaster in our history” declared President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing the nation for the first time since the cyclone struck. (https://www.dailymirror.1k/breaking-news/Emergency-powers-will-not-be-misused-President-assures/108-326543).
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December 04, 2025
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Kohli closes in on top ranking, Pakistan star returns to No. 1
INDIA star Virat Kohli is just 32 rating points off holding top spot for ODI batters after the India star scored his 83rd international century to rise in the latest ICC Men's Player Rankings.
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December 04, 2025
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Uber partners Sri Lanka Red Cross Society
Commits Rs. 65 m to support communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah Teams up with Colombo Municipal Council to mobilise community donations
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December 04, 2025
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Thomians announce rugby coaching staff
THE Thomians have announced their coaching staff for 2026 at the 1st XI rugby segment recently.
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December 04, 2025
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Prioritise marginalised communities in disaster preparedness, equitable relief and economic justice
IT has been many days of relentless rains and winds devastating the island as Cyclonic Storm Ditwah approached and made landfall in Sri Lanka. At the time of writing, we are heartbroken that 355 people have lost their lives and 366 people are missing. Nearly 15,000 to 25,000 homes are damaged, and more than 59,000 families have been displaced.
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December 04, 2025
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Public sector and Armed Forces work must be appreciated
ONE thing that is crystal clear in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah is that Sri Lanka's public sector workers and members of the triforces and Police rise to the occasion when the country is in dire need for their services.
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December 04, 2025
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Starlink offers free connectivity in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
Coordinates with Govt. on relief support
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December 04, 2025
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Pakistan sends first disaster-relief flight with specialised rescue team
PAKISTAN dispatched its first disaster-relief aircraft to Sri Lanka last night, delivering emergency supplies and a specialist rescue contingent to support national efforts following the severe weather calamity.
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December 04, 2025
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US ICE arrests Lankan with alleged history of sex crimes working as college professor
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) law enforcement officers arrested Sumith Gunasekera, a criminal illegal alien sex offender from Sri Lanka, in Detroit on 12 November 2025. During processing, Gunasekera claimed to be employed as an associate professor for Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.
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December 04, 2025
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Rs. 20 m donated to Rebuilding Sri Lanka
DAILY contributions continue to flow into the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to provide relief to
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December 04, 2025
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Probe Ditwah early warning failure, Rebuilding SL illegal: Opposition MPs
SJB MP Mujibur Rahman and SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa call for Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate allegations that Ditwah early warnings went unheeded Rahman claims new reconstruction Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund bypasses existing law, lacks proper oversight Cites notorious Helping Hambantota Fund and warns against repeating history Alleges emergency laws used to stamp out dissent
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December 04, 2025
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Not fighting corruption: From rhetoric to silence in Sri Lanka
Introduction: A borrowed warning
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December 04, 2025
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Sajith, Harsha split on Budget, IMF and response to Ditwah crisis
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa calls for new IMF deal, scrapping 2026 Budget and donor conference to deal with Ditwah crisis SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva counters sufficient funds already available, current IMF program allows flexibility
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December 04, 2025
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Inter-Club Top Division Rugby League Week 4 fixtures put off
SRI Lanka Rugby (SLR) has decided to postpone all Week 4 fixtures of the Inter-Club Top Division Rugby League 2025/26 following the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah and the heavy rains that swept across the country.
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December 04, 2025
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US provides $ 2 m assistance to Sri Lanka's disaster response effort
IN response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the US has provided $ 2 million in emergency lifesaving assistance for people in need in Sri Lanka, the US State Department said.
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December 04, 2025
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Bangladesh delivers essential aid to Sri Lanka
BANGLADESH dispatched a humanitarian relief consignment to Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon to support ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by the recent adverse weather conditions.
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December 04, 2025
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Dutch Ambassador calls on Prime Minister
AMBASSADOR of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka Wiebe Jakob de Boer on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and discussed matters of bilateral interest.
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