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Double down to tackle Sri Lanka's freshwater tsunami
THE death toll of Cyclone Ditwah is over 300 and counting. Hundreds more have gone missing. Tens of thousands have been rendered homeless. People have lost their lives. Thousands mourn the loss of friends and families. And an entire population grieves and wonders when and how livelihoods will be restored, the displaced provided alternative housing. They wonder how long food, medical, power and communications infrastructure will remain disrupted.
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December 01, 2025
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India intensifies support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu
INDIA has further scaled up its humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu,' as the island continues to face severe flooding, landslides, and widespread devastation in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 01, 2025
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Australia commits AUD 1 m for urgent relief
AUSTRALIA has announced AUD 1 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone Ditwah, with High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth saying Canberra \"stands with Sri Lanka at this devastating time\" as more than 1 million people are reported affected across all districts.
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December 01, 2025
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Japan PM offers condolences, emergency relief and sends assessment team
JAPANESE Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has issued the following statement following the devastating effects of Cyclone Ditwah on Sri Lanka:
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December 01, 2025
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Big businesses must reform now
SRI Lanka is entering a new chapter. The country is trying to recover from one of the most severe economic crises in its modern history. The new Government has begun important reforms to stabilise the economy, strengthen public institutions, and improve transparency. These steps matter. But they are not enough on their own. The private sector also needs to change and help mend the broken nation if the country is to move forward.
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December 01, 2025
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Private sector work ethic deters trade facilitation, warns Customs Chief
Sri Lanka Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda at ACFA forum on Digital Signatures says 24x7 operations cannot succeed if private sector, including shippers, Customs agents and banks, keeps to office hours Notes slow adoption of new procedures despite rapid digital rollouts by Customs Signals willingness to revisit legal requirement for Customs House Agents if resistance continues
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December 01, 2025
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SLC steps in to help Govt's flood relief efforts
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of its President Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has taken the following measures to support the Government's ongoing relief efforts in response to the extreme weather conditions that have caused immense hardship across the country.
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December 01, 2025
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HNB partners Damro for solar loan solutions
HNB PLC, has entered into a strategic partnership with Damro, to offer affordable financing options that support the country’s shift toward renewable energy.
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December 01, 2025
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Bangladesh expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka, offers support following Cyclone Ditwah
BANGLADESH Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus has conveyed deep condolences to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered one of the worst weather-related disasters Sri Lanka has faced in recent years.
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December 01, 2025
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Thailand win ICC Women's Emerging Nations Trophy 2025
THAILAND have been crowned champions of the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy after a composed and consistent campaign saw them finish ahead of the field in the tournament.
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December 01, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwa shuts wildlife parks
THE Department of Wildlife yesterday said it has closed most national parks as heavy rain, flooding and landslides linked to Cyclone Ditwah continued to claim lives and disrupt travel across multiple districts.
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November 29, 2025
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Govt. opens local and foreign accounts for disaster relief contributions
THE Government yesterday announced that Sri Lankans living overseas as well as foreign nationals can now contribute to national relief efforts supporting communities affected by the ongoing disaster situation across the country.
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November 29, 2025
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Severe flood warning to Colombo
Kelani River flooding Expected to reach historic high since 1989; R. Premadasa International Stadium to be used as emergency relief centre for 3,000 people
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November 29, 2025
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CSE closes early for Ditwah, ends week on the up
Foreign investment net outflow nears Rs. 5 b in Nov.
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November 29, 2025
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Shanakiyan: disaster relief will stall without clear instructions, decisive action
ILANKAI Tamil Arasu Kachchi MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday urged the President to immediately issue a formal circular authorising officials to act during the ongoing severe weather crisis, warming that the absence of clear written instructions is delaying relief on the ground.
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November 29, 2025
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Modi says India ready to assist Sri Lanka as cyclone impact grows
Indian FM says Operation Sagar Bandhu launched to provide relief material to Colombo
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November 29, 2025
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IRD extends tax filing deadline due to adverse weather
Grants 8-day grace period for income tax filings as cyclone disrupts nationwide access
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November 29, 2025
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Enhancing strategic and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility endeavours in SL
Based on sparse research data on CSR projects and outcomes publicly available, it is not clear whether projects have had long term sustainable outcomes.
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November 29, 2025
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Can Sri Lanka see 2025 off with silverware?
Take on Pakistan in T20I Tri-Series final today
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November 29, 2025
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Exploring Al-led transformation in healthcare system in Sri Lanka
LAST week we ran an interview in this page with a foreign Artificial Intelligence (AI) engineer who was amongst the first batch in the Western world to enrol in it as an academic discipline soon after AI was introduced to the world in 2021. Today we feature a discussion with a Sri Lankan born Australia based professional in the health sector who wishes to introduce to Sri Lanka an AI led integrated approach to boost medical tourism.
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November 29, 2025
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Pakistan extends solidarity to Sri Lanka amid severe weather crisis
THE Government and people of Pakistan yesterday expressed their deepest solidarity with the Government and people of Sri Lanka in wake of the ongoing severe weather crisis caused by cyclonic conditions and unprecedented heavy rainfall across large parts of country.
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November 29, 2025
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Pathfinder Foundation to conduct webinar on management of public finances
THE Pathfinder Foundation (PF) will hold a webinar on the 2 December 2025 at the Colombo Club, Taj Samudra.
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November 29, 2025
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25 multinationals named to Fortune World's Best Workplaces list
GREAT Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, and Fortune Media announced the 25 winners of this year’s Fortune World’s Best Workplace list.
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November 29, 2025
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Bay of Bengal countries celebrate small-scale fisheries on World Fisheries Day
TO mark World Fisheries Day 2025, Sri Lanka and countries bordering the Bay of Bengal came together to celebrate the contributions of small-scale fisheries to coastal livelihoods, food security, and sustainable development.
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November 29, 2025
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Govt. coordinates with diplomatic community on flood-relief and recovery
A diplomatic briefing was convened yesterday by the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government's ongoing emergency flood-relief operations and recovery efforts.
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November 29, 2025
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Australia retains same winning squad for second Ashes Test against England
SKIPPER Pat Cummins will miss a second consecutive match after he was left out of Australia’s squad for the second Test against England.
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November 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka needs you now, more than ever
FLOODS and landslides, people trapped on rooftops, vehicles submerged, residents without electricity or unable to cry out for help, cyclonic winds and endless rain thwarting rescue and relief operations. This is Sri Lanka today, facing a devastating natural calamity, one of the worst in decades.
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November 29, 2025
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RTI exposes irregularities in SL water contracts involving Chinese SOES
PMAC calls for accountability and urgent probe into unsolicited bids and inflated costs
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November 29, 2025
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LIV spending 'irrational' sums of money – Mcllroy
BBC: Rory Mcllroy believes “irrational” spending from the LIV series has helped create a fracture in golf that will be difficult to repair.
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November 29, 2025
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Roar AdX shines at Meta Reels Awards
■ Elevates local brands to APAC spotlight with three wins and 10 finalists
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