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Sri Lanka to revise doctors' allowances, overlap internships: Minister

Opposition pointed out key issues, including the outdated 2015 cadre list, and allowances not being updated

August 6, 2026 2 min read

US, Sri Lanka partner on dengue control initiative

The initiative brings together experts from US Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the US Army’s 18th Theater Medical Command

July 27, 2026 1 min read

Systemic failures in Sri Lanka’s care sector spark call for reform

Kayden Cares Framework called for national collaboration to enforce mandatory safety standards, emergency preparedness, ...

July 22, 2026 3 min read

Data center evolution highlights structured, project finance risk considerations: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings’ latest report examines how we approach the market’s evolution,

July 15, 2026 2 min read
New MacSync malware steals macOS crypto and credentials: Kaspersky

Kaspersky researchers discovered the updated version of the macOS infostealer known as MacSync

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

After Cyclone Ditwah: Climate-proofing Sri Lanka’s health system

Institute of Policy Studies explores impact of climate change and disasters on the country’s healthcare system

Pulasthi Amarasinghe and Usha Perera
December 2, 2025 5 min read

Indian teams, choppers, rescue 143 Sri Lanka cyclone victims

The choppers also airlifted more than 5.5 tonnes of rations and medical equipment to flood-hit areas.

December 2, 2025 1 min read

How Sri Lanka's Dialog battled floods and landslides to restore communications

Teams from all telecom networks backed by the military worked

December 1, 2025 4 min read

Cyclone Ditwah kills 334 in Sri Lanka, floods and landslides hit 1.1 million

Highest toll taken on the people of Kandy district followed by Badulla

December 1, 2025 1 min read

India, Pakistan send rescue teams to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah disaster

Many flood hits area still are not accessible by relief workers; many people are still in rubble

November 30, 2025 2 min read

Flood alert for Battaramulla, Malabe, Athurugiriya low lying areas in Sri Lanka cyclone

Critical flood alert issued for Mahaweli lower catchment areas

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Japan sends disaster assessment team to Sri Lanka after cyclone

Mulls sending Japan Disaster Response team

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Access to Kandy, Gampola towns in Sri Lanka restored after Cyclone Ditwah

Electricity to be restored starting Saturday evening

November 29, 2025 2 min read

Cyclone Ditwah kills 132 in Sri Lanka 646,000 hit by floods, landslides

The Kandy district in the hill country which includes Gampola, has seen 52 people dead and 105 missing

November 29, 2025 1 min read

Cyclone Ditwah kills 123 in Sri Lanka, 130 missing

The highest reported death toll so far of 51 is from the Kandy district. The missing is 67

November 29, 2025 1 min read
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Cyclone Ditwah waters rush down Sri Lanka rivers flooding coastal towns

Colombo's Hanwella, Gampaha, Ja-Ela, Negombo, Giriulla face higher water levels

November 29, 2025 2 min read

India gives relief supplies from aircraft carrier Vikrant to Sri Lanka cyclone victims

India has so far provided 4.5 tons of dry rations and 2 tons of fresh rations

November 29, 2025 2 min read

India provides rations to Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

At least 56 have died so far due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president, party leaders, officials discuss emergency situation

State officials are due to meet diplomatic corps later today to request for international help, Defence Secretary said

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Cyclone Ditwah kills 56 in Sri Lanka, 21 missing as flood waters continue to rise

National Disaster Management Council meets

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka warned of gale force winds storm surges from Cyclone Ditwah

Landslides and flooding has killed around 40 people in Sri Lanka

November 28, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka firms visit top German medical fair seeking partnerships

The visit was organized by AHK Sri Lanka

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka price controls push British, US meds out of local market: Former min

"So now whether we like it or not, we have to buy medicines of Indian standards when we are sick.

November 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka needs better integration for adaptive social protection: IPS

The key to ASP readiness lies not in building entirely new systems, but in integrating existing infrastructure

November 20, 2025 7 min read

Internet websites down over cloudflare glitch

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November 18, 2025 1 min read
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