Sri Lanka: Longstanding Discrimination Against Marginalized Communities Worsens Catastrophe – HRW
Meenakshi Ganguly, Deputy Asia Director,HRW Sri Lanka is suffering a series of floods and landslides brought upon by Cyclone Ditwah this...
Month: December 2025
The UN & humanitarian partners call for US$35 million to provide life-saving assistance to Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Photo: © UNICEF Sri Lanka / InceptChange. COLOMBO, 11 DECEMBER 2025: The United Nations and humanitarian partners launched a Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) today,...
In the face of national disaster: The people of Sri Lanka demand revision of the agreement with the International Monetary Fund, debt and climate justice!
The people of Sri Lanka are demanding that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund be revised and that debt...
Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, Indian Army Team Restores Critical Communication Network in Mahiyanganaya
Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka, the Integrated Task Force of the Shatrujeet Brigade of the...
People set example for politicians to follow – Dr. Jehan Perera
Some opposition political parties have strived hard to turn the disaster of Cyclone Ditwah to their advantage. A calamity of...
Over 5,700 houses destroyed in severe weather
More than 5,700 houses have been completely destroyed by the recent severe weather, according to the Disaster Management Centre(DMC). Kandy...
Philippine bishops: “No to the Alaminos nuclear power plant”
by Santosh Digal The Ministry of Energy would like to restart atomic energy production in the Philippines in the province...
UNESCO ICH Lists Sri Lanka’s Ancient Kithul Tapping Tradition
Sri Lanka’s traditional practice of Kithul Madeema/Kithul Kapeema, an ancient indigenous technology for extracting sap from the Kithul (Caryota urens),...
Rs. 10 Million Contribution to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
People's Leasing & Finance PLC has contributed Rs. 7.5 million and People’s Insurance PLC has contributed Rs. 2.5 million to...
A structured mechanism with public participation is essential for collecting accurate data collection – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that accurate data is essential for the post-disaster recovery process of the country, and...
