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Sri Pada Pilgrimage season begins today
The annual Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) Pilgrimage season starts today, marking the beginning of this significant spiritual journey for many devotees. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115565
19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers contribute to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
The Management Committee of the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund convened, following President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s directives, to support the nation’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. Notably, 19,000 overseas Sri Lankan workers are contributing to this effort. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat on December 3. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115562
US provides life-saving assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
The United States is offering $2 million in emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at providing life-saving assistance to those affected. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115561
Govt launches mechanism to obtain data on industries affected by Cyclone Ditwa
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has initiated a data collection mechanism to assess the impact of Cyclone Ditwa on affected industries, aiming to support their restoration efforts. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115560
40-year-old injured in shooting in Boralugoda
A 40-year-old individual was injured in a shooting incident in Boralugoda, within the Kosgama Police Division, on the evening of December 3, 2025, according to police reports. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115559
UNDP Regional Director calls for stronger regional cooperation after Sri Lanka floods
UNDP Regional Director Kanni Wignaraja urged for enhanced regional cooperation and improved infrastructure in Sri Lanka following recent floods. She emphasized the need for better preparedness to handle increasingly severe disasters, a challenge faced by many countries in the region. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115558
Sri Lanka s death toll due to Cyclone Ditwah climbs to 479
The death toll in Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwah has risen to 479, as reported by the Disaster Management Center (DMC) on December 3, 2025. Adverse weather conditions in the recent days have led to this tragic increase in fatalities. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=115557