Two more UAE relief aircraft arrive in Sri Lanka
Two UAE relief aircraft delivered humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, landing at Bandaranaike International Airport on December 3, 2025. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115550
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First disaster relief aircraft from Bangladesh arrives in Sri Lanka
The first disaster relief aircraft from Bangladesh landed at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka on December 3, 2025, delivering essential aid for relief efforts following recent disasters. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115549
Deadline extended for interest-free student loan applications
The Ministry of Education has extended the application period for the 10th phase of the interest-free student loan scheme to December 15. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115548
NWSDB assures water quality remains unaffected
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) assures that water quality remains unaffected despite the current disaster situation in the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115547
Changes need to be made to the budget to respond to current challenges PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya indicated that adjustments are necessary for the budget to address current challenges. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115546
Nearly 1,500 SLTB bus journeys cancelled due to disaster situation in the country
Nearly 1,500 bus journeys operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board have been cancelled due to roadblocks from the disaster situation caused by cyclone Ditwah. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115544
Disruptions reported in gas distribution to Colombo, Kandy, Badulla and Kegalle
Litro Gas Lanka has confirmed that while there are disruptions in gas distribution to Colombo, Kandy, Badulla, and Kegalle, LP gas distribution is still occurring across the island. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115543
UK Parliament s APPG on Sri Lanka to ensure urgent assistance after deadly cyclone
The UK Parliament’s APPG on Sri Lanka, led by MP Andrew Snowden, is working to ensure urgent assistance following Cyclone Ditwah. He recently met with Sri Lankan High Commissioner Nimal Senadheera to discuss necessary relief and rescue operations. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115542
Kaduwela and Athurugiriya interchanges and 150 roads reopened
The Road Development Authority (RDA) of Sri Lanka has reopened 159 roads, including the Kaduwela and Athurugiriya interchanges, which were previously obstructed due to heavy rainfall. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115541
Act against those insulting ministers on social media under emergency regulations – Dy Minister Watagala
Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala has directed police to enforce emergency regulations against individuals launching defamatory social media campaigns against the President and specific government ministers. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115539