[2025-12-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Swedish donor contributes USD 33,000 to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of affected communities and national reconstruction in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive generous assistance from donors both locally and internationally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917575/swedish-donor-contributes-usd-33000-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian helper who died in Hong Kong fire ‘was always there’ for others

Snippet: Desi Widiana, one of nine Indonesian helpers killed in the Tai Po fire, was found huddled together with her elderly ward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3336899/hong-kong-fire-indonesian-helper-was-always-there-others-end

[2025-12-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested for setting wild elephant on fire in Mihinthale - DailyNews

Snippet: Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture of a wild elephant that was set on fire in Seeppukulam, within the Mihinthale Police Division, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917508/three-arrested-for-setting-wild-elephant-on-fire-in-mihinthale/

[2025-12-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Tai Po fire tragedy shows importance of disaster risk reduction

Snippet: Readers discuss how addressing risk factors can save lives and minimise loss, the turnout of the Legislative Council election, and the Japanese prime minister’s controversial remarks on Taiwan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336706/tai-po-fire-tragedy-shows-importance-disaster-risk-reduction

[2025-12-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Despite lapses behind Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s unity shows in a time of crisis

Snippet: Catastrophic fires in other places offer lessons in the administration of justice, but Hongkongers’ care and resilience will carry them through

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336838/despite-lapses-behind-tai-po-fire-hong-kongs-unity-shows-time-crisis

[2025-12-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China extends full support to boost Sri Lanka’s economic, social development - DailyNews

Snippet: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Dongming, stated that China would extend its full support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s efforts to rebuild the lives of the Sri Lankan people and overcome the challenges posed by Cyclone Ditwah, expressing confidence that Sri Lanka will recover rapidly under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917350/china-extends-full-support-to-boost-sri-lankas-economic-social-development/

[2025-12-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Around 500,000 children affected by cyclone - UNICEF - DailyNews

Snippet: UNICEF Representative in Sri Lanka Emma Brigham said around 500,000 children could be among the 1.4 million people affected due to the recent cyclone disaster. Early UNICEF estimates show over 275,000 children were directly affected due to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917369/around-500000-children-affected-by-cyclone-unicef/

[2025-12-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe launched into video showing man setting fire to elephant in Mihintale - DailyNews

Snippet: A probe has been launched by Wildlife Conservation Department officers in Anuradhapura regarding a video that shows a man setting fire to an elephant who died later while being treated in Seeppukulama in the Ambagahawela area in Mihintale.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/lawnorder/917392/probe-launched-into-video-showing-man-setting-fire-to-elephant-in-mihintale/

[2025-12-18 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan extends US$ 2.5 Mn Emergency Grant Assistance for SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan yesterday extended an emergency grant amounting to US$ 2.5 million to Sri Lanka in response to the Cyclone Disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917069/japan-extends-us-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-assistance-for-sl/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IOM to utilise Japanese Aid to assist disaster-affected - DailyNews

Snippet: Kristin Parco, Chief of Mission of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sri Lanka, yesterday said her organisation will utilise the US$ 1 million given by Japan to assist the disaster affected in Sri Lanka, to provide urgent shelter and non-food relief items to families whose homes and livelihoods have been disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917212/iom-to-utilise-japanese-aid-to-assist-disaster-affected/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army Engineers restore connectivity after Nayaru Bridge collapse - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917270/army-engineers-restore-connectivity-after-nayaru-bridge-collapse/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Multiple Financial contributions to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917261/multiple-financial-contributions-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rapid financial relief for disaster-affected businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews

Snippet: To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting yesterday (17) with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917300/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rebuilding damaged irrigation systems - DailyNews

Snippet: Monks of the National Bhikkhu Front joined efforts to repair the irrigation system damaged in the Badulla District due to Cyclone Ditwah. Here, monks support efforts to restore the damaged Badulu Oya irrigation project in Kandaketiya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/photo-of-the-day/917331/rebuilding-damaged-irrigation-systems/

[2025-12-18 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fact check: Fake news spreads after Bondi Beach shooting

Snippet: At least 16 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades, despite strict gun control laws. Around 1,000 people had gathered to mark the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah when the attack occurred.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-fake-news-spreads-after-bondi-beach-shooting/a-75165552

[2025-12-18 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire: chairman, former head of Wang Fuk Court owners’ group arrested

Snippet: Post learns pair arrested by ICAC as part of investigation into renovation works linked to the city’s deadliest fires in decades

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336821/hong-kong-fire-chairman-former-head-wang-fuk-court-owners-group-arrested

[2025-12-17 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Under-fire FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets, for the few

Snippet: FIFA introduced a new category of ticket prices called "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets on Tuesday, following uproar from national supporters' associations about the cost of World Cup entry for traveling fans.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/under-fire-fifa-announces-60-world-cup-tickets-for-the-few/a-75192174

[2025-12-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Australia charges surviving gunman in Bondi Beach attack

Snippet: Police in Australia said Tuesday they charged the surviving suspected gunman who opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach with 59 offenses, including a terror charge.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/australia-charges-surviving-gunman-in-bondi-beach-attack/a-75193722

[2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deadly Indonesia fire fuels claims of ‘back-room dealings’ on safety

Snippet: Unions blame bribery for lax enforcement after 22 workers died in a burning Jakarta office building with no emergency exits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336766/deadly-indonesia-fire-fuels-claims-back-room-dealings-safety

[2025-12-17 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean community in Hong Kong comes together to help Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: HK$1.83 million donation will go to city government’s relief fund for victims of last month’s inferno at Wang Fuk Court estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336758/singapore-community-hong-kong-comes-together-help-tai-po-fire-victims

[2025-12-17 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan provides $2.5 Mn emergency grant to support cyclone affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government of Japan has extended an Emergency Grant of 2.5 million USD to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916665/japan-provides-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-to-support-cyclone-affected-communities/

[2025-12-17 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 injured, over 100 evacuated after fire breaks out in Hong Kong flat

Snippet: Fire has been extinguished, with police suspecting it was caused by 40-year-old woman burning incense

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336694/3-injured-over-100-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-hong-kong-flat

[2025-12-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler staff

Snippet: BrandRap Is the tote bag the most democratic bag? We asked Rappler staff about their picks Exclusive Events Watch the exclusive discussion on Rappler’s flood control investigations Dec 17, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Exclusive Events Join us in person for our Rappler+ briefing: Inside Rappler’s flood control investigation Dec 3, 2025 10:14 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Inside the Newsroom]

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/staff/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bondi beach attack: a reminder for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The world witnessed another horrific act of terrorism when at least 16 people, including a shooter, were killed, and as many as 42 others were hospitalised after 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram opened fire on a crowd at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916405/bondi-beach-attack-a-reminder-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: cyclone causes Rs. 75 billion in damages to RDA - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) has incurred a loss of around Rs.75 billion due to the destruction of roads and bridges caused by the disaster situation that occurred across the country Transport and Highways and Urban Development Ministry officials stated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916558/cyclone-causes-rs-75-billion-in-damages-to-rda/

[2025-12-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the rain would not stop - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah did not feel like an unpredictable act of nature for the families across Sri Lanka who lost homes, loved ones, and livelihoods. It felt like something far more familiar: the consequence of a crisis they did not create.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916396/when-the-rain-would-not-stop/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Norway donates US$ 2.4 Mn for cyclone-hit communities in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Norway is providing more than US$ 2.4 million to assist those affected by severe flooding in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916249/norway-donates-us-2-4-mn-for-cyclone-hit-communities-in-sl/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Damaged Nayawala Bridge to be repaired - DailyNews

Snippet: Due to the adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the bridge over the Kehelgamu oya, on the Horakada-Dagampitiya road in the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division, in the Nuwara Eliya District, was damaged.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916301/damaged-nayawala-bridge-to-be-repaired/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mattresses distributed to 500 families in Anuradhapura - DailyNews

Snippet: A programme to provide mattresses to 500 families in Anuradhapura who were displaced due to the cyclone was held yesterday (16) at the historic Ruwanweli Seya Temple.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916180/mattresses-distributed-to-500-families-in-anuradhapura/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two thousand families to receive Rs. 25,000 each for cleaning their houses - DailyNews

Snippet: Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said steps have been taken to handover Rs. 25,000 each to 2,000 families who were affected by the cyclone in the district. The funds will be obtained through the Divisional Secretariats and will go towards cleaning their houses.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916205/two-thousand-families-to-receive-rs-25000-each-for-cleaning-their-houses/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schools in six provinces reopen - DailyNews

Snippet: Schools in the Western, Southern, Northern, North Central, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces that were closed after Cyclone Ditwah were reopened for the second phase of the third term yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916223/schools-in-six-provinces-reopen/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hatton National Bank donates Rs. 100 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, launched to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to facilitate national recovery efforts, continues to attract generous support from local and international organizations, the business community and philanthropists.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916535/hatton-national-bank-donates-rs-100-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Union Chemicals donates Rs. 1 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore the livelihoods of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to rebuild the country in the aftermath of the disaster, continues to receive daily contributions from local and international organizations, business entities and philanthropists.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916526/union-chemicals-donates-rs-1-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-17 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Marcos lauds helper returning home after deadly Hong Kong fire

Snippet: Country’s top envoy in Hong Kong says Philippine president met Rhodora Alcaraz, praised her for role in saving employer’s baby

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336678/philippines-marcos-lauds-helper-returning-home-after-deadly-hong-kong-fire

[2025-12-17 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can UN anti-corruption pact bring Zaldy Co back to Philippines?

Snippet: The former lawmaker, who is facing charges linked to the Philippines’ flood control scandal, is suspected to have fled to Portugal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3336671/philippines-weighs-using-un-anti-corruption-treaty-zaldy-cos-extradition

[2025-12-16 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Clowns bring laughter to children in Turkish earthquake zone

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/clowns-bring-laughter-to-children-in-turkish-earthquake-zone/video-75173153

[2025-12-16 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Xi offers ‘strong support’ for Hong Kong efforts after Lai trial: John Lee

Snippet: President also calls on Hong Kong to proactively align with the nation’s 15th five-year plan; extends condolences to families of victims of Tai Po fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3336632/xi-calls-hong-kong-align-15th-five-year-plan-hails-city-governments-work

[2025-12-16 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Just say thank you’: Malaysians fume as Indonesian minister belittles flood aid

Snippet: Tito Karnavian dismissed the US$60,000 aid package as ‘not much’ compared to Jakarta’s own disaster response, touching a raw nerve online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336584/malaysians-fume-indonesian-minister-belittles-flood-aid-just-say-thank-you

[2025-12-16 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Emirates launches relief airbridge to Sri Lanka after deadly cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have launched a humanitarian airbridge to rush emergency aid to Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the airline announced Monday

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915788/emirates-launches-relief-airbridge-to-sri-lanka-after-deadly-cyclone/

[2025-12-16 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government grants special leave to officials affected by floods and landslide - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has decided to grant special leave to state officials who were unable to report to work due to floods, landslides, and road blockages caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915778/government-grants-special-leave-to-officials-affected-by-floods-and-landslide/

[2025-12-16 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COSP11: On global stage, PH touts response to flood control corruption scandal

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/remulla-touts-response-flood-control-scandal-united-nations-anti-corruption-convention-cosp11/

[2025-12-16 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong classical concert to pay tribute to fallen Tai Po firefighter

Snippet: Proceeds from the December 22 show, featuring some of Hong Kong’s biggest classical musicians, will go to the family of Ho Wai-ho

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3336562/hong-kong-classical-concert-raise-money-family-firefighter-lost-tai-po-fire

[2025-12-16 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police deployed to Tai Po fire site show resilience: psychologist

Snippet: Frontline officers are coping emotionally, despite inevitable triggers and strains of investigating catastrophic Wang Fuk Court blaze

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336539/hong-kong-police-deployed-tai-po-fire-site-show-resilience-psychologist

[2025-12-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Turning point for a climate-smart, AI-driven plantation economy - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditva has shaken Sri Lanka with a scale of devastation never recorded in recent history. Hillsides gave way under torrents of water, rivers spilled into villages, and rural livelihoods were swept into uncertainty. From the Central Highlands to the lower valleys, communities are still counting the losses—homes destroyed, power lines downed, roads buried under earth slips, and families left with nothing but the clothes they carried to safety.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/general-opinion/915290/turning-point-for-a-climate-smart-ai-driven-plantation-economy/

[2025-12-16 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Most schools will reopen today - DailyNews

Snippet: Although schools will be reopened today (16) following the cyclone, provincial authorities have been given the opportunity to reopen their schools depending on the existing situation and facilities available, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa said yesterday (15).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/breaking-news/915553/most-schools-will-reopen-today/

[2025-12-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asgiri Mahanayaka Thera donates Rs. 1.75 Mn to flood-affected Undergraduates - DailyNews

Snippet: The Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayaka Thera of the Asgiri Chapter, yesterday (15) donated Rs. 1.75 million to 350 students of the University of Peradeniya’s Faculty of Arts, whose educational materials were destroyed by floods and landslides.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915378/asgiri-mahanayaka-thera-donates-rs-1-75-mn-to-flood-affected-undergraduates/

[2025-12-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lankan Army appreciates work of Indian Army Engineers in bridge-restoration in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: The Indian Army continues to assist in the rescue and relief operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. On Friday, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visited the Chilaw Bridge Site.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915588/lankan-army-appreciates-work-of-indian-army-engineers-in-bridge-restoration-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sajith seeks ADB assistance for cyclone victims - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met yesterday with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Country Director for Sri Lanka, Takafumi Kadono, to discuss providing relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/politics/915598/sajith-seeks-adb-assistance-for-cyclone-victims/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian launch airbridge to transport urgent relief aid - DailyNews

Snippet: Emirates and Dubai Humanitarian have established an airbridge to Sri Lanka, transporting urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915169/emirates-and-dubai-humanitarian-launch-airbridge-to-transport-urgent-relief-aid/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFITA donates Rs. 20 Mn to strengthen ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund following ‘Ditwah’ devastation - DailyNews

Snippet: The Essential Food Importers and Traders Association (EFITA) yesterday donated Rs. 20 million to strengthen the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund implemented by the government for rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915606/efita-donates-rs-20-mn-to-strengthen-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund-following-ditwah-devastation/