Topic: Sri Lanka — Neutral reports only
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[2025-11-30 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Meteorologist Sachintha Jayasekara has stated that Cyclone Ditwah is expected to approach the Tamil Nadu coast of India by tomorrow (30).
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[2025-11-30 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pakistan clinched a convincing victory over Sri Lanka, successfully chasing a target of 115 runs to win the final match by scoring 118/4 in 18.4 overs.
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[2025-11-30 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two toll-free helplines are now available for reporting cases involving women and children in distress in Sri Lanka.
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[2025-11-30 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: श्रीलंका के आपदा प्रबंधन विभाग का कहना है कि इस आपदा में 15 हजार से ज्यादा घर नष्ट हो गए हैं जिसके चलते 78 हजार लोगों को सरकारी अस्थायी कैंपों में रखा जा रहा है. विभाग के महानिदेशक संपत कुतोवेगोदा ने कहा, "हमारे पास 132 लोगों के मारे जाने की पुष्ट सूचना है जबकि 176 लोग लापता हैं." उन्होंने बताया कि राहत और बचाव के काम में सेना, वायु सेना और नौसेना की भी मदद ली जा रही है.
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[2025-11-30 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has reported that the death toll from recent adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has risen to 153.
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[2025-11-30 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two MI-17V5 helicopters from the Indian Air Force (IAF) arrived in Sri Lanka this evening to support ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.
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[2025-11-29 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special discussion was held today (29) at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) between the government and major telecommunications companies to address the restoration of telephone and internet networks disrupted by severe weather and disaster conditions across Sri Lanka.
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[2025-11-29 23:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.9°N and longitude 80.7°E, about 80 km Northeast of Jaffna at 11.30 a.m. on 29th November.
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[2025-11-29 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As Sri Lanka continues to grapple with the severe impacts of Cyclone Ditwah, the United States has announced an immediate USD 2 million emergency assistance package to support ongoing relief efforts across the country.
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[2025-11-29 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake, stated that although the cyclone has moved away from Sri Lanka and its direct impact has weakened, its indirect effects continue to influence the island. He cautioned that certain areas in the Northern, North Central, Eastern, and Central Provinces may still experience rainfall exceeding 100 mm.
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[2025-11-29 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The death toll from the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka has risen to 132, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) announced in an update issued today (29) at 2:00 p.m.
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[2025-11-29 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Sri Lanka imeomba msaada wa kimataifa leo wakati idadi ya vifo vilivyotokana na mvua kubwa na mafuriko yaliyochochewa na kimbunga Ditwah, ikipanda na kufikia 123 huku watu wengine 130 hawajulikani walipo. Kituo cha kudhibiti maafa nchini humo DMC, kimesema mfumo mbaya wa hali ya hewa umeharibu nyumba zipatazo 15,000 na kusababisha watu karibu alfu 44,000 kupelekwa kwenye makazi ya muda ya serikali.
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[2025-11-29 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Maldives has announced that it will extend relief assistance to Sri Lanka through a financial contribution of USD 50,000 and a donation of 25,000 cases of tuna cans.
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[2025-11-29 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A transformative South-South Cooperation initiative between the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture of Sri Lanka has delivered remarkable results in strengthening Sri Lanka’s fruit value chains. The two-year project, which ended this year, was implemented in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences (CATAS) and achieved significant productivity, quality, and capacity gains for banana, mango, and pineapple production across
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[2025-11-29 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan Navy has successfully rescued 49 individuals who were stranded on a bus swept by floodwaters at the Kala Oya Bridge along the Anuradhapura–Puttalam road. The operation, which began last night, is still ongoing to assist a few remaining individuals affected.
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[2025-11-29 16:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka continues to face the aftermath of extreme weather, with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reporting 123 deaths and 130 people still missing, according to its update released today (29) at 9 a.m.
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[2025-11-29 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An Indian rescue team arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (29) to assist with ongoing relief efforts following the recent severe weather and flooding across the country.
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[2025-11-29 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has warned that many residents living along the Kelani River — including areas such as Kaduwela, Colombo, and Kolonnawa — are still reluctant to evacuate despite rapidly rising flood risks.
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[2025-11-29 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has successfully rescued 40 passengers from a bus stranded in a flash flood in Rajanganaya, a Navy spokesperson confirmed.
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[2025-11-29 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Telecommunication services have been heavily disrupted in several parts of Sri Lanka following damage to key fibre optic cables in areas such as Kadugannawa, Chilaw and Wattala, the Digital Ministry reported.
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[2025-11-29 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the Main Line scheduled for this morning have been temporarily suspended due to flooding at multiple locations, including Daraluwa and Gampaha.
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[2025-11-29 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” [Pronunciation: Ditwah] is centered near latitude 9.0°N and longitude 80.8°E, about 70 km Northwest of Trincomalee at 11.30 p.m. on 28th November.
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[2025-11-29 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) announced that operations at the Colombo Port have been temporarily suspended due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
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[2025-11-29 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has woken this week to a lesson no textbook had scheduled. Cyclone Ditwah trespassed the island with the blunt certainty of nature reclaiming its authority. Within hours, the winds felled power lines, landslides swallowed roads, and the Colombo Stock Exchange had to shut its doorsat midday yesterday. Now, this is an unusual capitulation for an institution built on the promise of predictability.
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[2025-11-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy deployed relief teams to evacuate residents affected by severe flooding in Mahawa, Kurunegala and Eluwankulam, Puttalam on Friday (November 28). The operations were launched in response to the Galtan Tank of Mahawa overflowing as well as flood situation in Eluwankulam, inundating local communities. Naval personnel worked with local support, to evacuate affected individuals to safer locations.
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[2025-11-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dushmantha Chameera made a superb bowling spell of 4 for 20 while opener Kamil Mishara made a sparkling knock of 76 in 48 balls as Sri Lanka scored a thrilling victory over Pakistan by six runs in their deciding tri series fixture on Thursday at Rawalpindi. Sri Lanka’ s back to back victories ensured a place in the final with Pakistan today at the same venue.
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[2025-11-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2025-11-29 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The airport officer in charge said that due to the prevailing atmospheric turbulence around Sri Lanka, steps were taken to divert six aircraft arriving at the Katunayake Airport to Mattala in Hambantota and Trivandrum and Cochin airports in India. Accordingly, Salam Airlines OV-437, which was arriving at Katunayake Airport from Muscat, Oman has been diverted to the Mattala Airport.
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[2025-11-29 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Responding swiftly to the emerging humanitarian needs, the Indian Government arranged urgent relief assistance to support ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts for the affected families. The relief provided so far, includes 4.5 tonnes of dry rations and two tonnes of fresh rations, consisting of staple foods, packaged and ready-to-eat items, dairy and bakery products, beverages, and other nutritional essentials to meet urgent household needs.
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[2025-11-29 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy relief teams evacuated 37 individuals trapped by a landslide in the Unuwinna area of Maoya – Kosgalanda, Hanguranketha on Thursday (November 27). The collapse of an earth mound had blocked the only road to the Unuwinna village in Maoya, stranding 17 families. The Navy relief team, assisted by local residents, safely guided all individuals, including 18 children, to secure locations.
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[2025-11-29 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to mark a major milestone in its sporting history as a 15-member powerlifting delegation travelled to Thailand to compete at the prestigious Pro League World Powerlifting Championship taking place from 27-30 November in Bangkok, Thailand.
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[2025-11-29 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Anjana Nidusha, of Sri Jayawardanapura MV Kotte gave a fine batting performance against Carey College Colombo in their Under 19 Two day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-11-29 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National champions Isiwaruna De Silva and Gayani Dasanayake, who represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Modern Pentathlon Championships held in Anjo, Japan have reached a significant milestone by qualifying for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The achievement marks a major step forward for a sport that was introduced to the country less than a decade ago.
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[2025-11-29 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dewmith Hansana, left arm orthodox of Royal College Colombo ‘B’ claimed 8 wickets for 5 runs against Ananda Central College Elpitiya in their 2nd round fixture of the Under 13 division 2 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2025-11-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a swift and coordinated response to the adverse weather conditions affecting the country, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to provide critical assistance to affected communities. The deployment, which commenced on Saturday (November 22), spans the Southern, Eastern, Northwestern and North Central Provinces. These Naval teams are conducting ongoing disaster relief operations, working in close coordination with the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) to ensure the safety and well-being of the public.
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[2025-11-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A diplomatic briefing was convened by Prime Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office to brief Colombo-based Heads of Mission on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood-relief operations and recovery efforts yesterday.
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[2025-11-29 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Seit einer Woche werden große Teile Indonesiens, Malaysias und Thailands von schwersten Regenfällen heimgesucht, ausgelöst durch einen Tropensturm. Auch auf der südasiatischen Insel Sri Lanka kamen Menschen durch einen Zyklon ums Leben.
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[2025-11-29 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A diplomatic briefing was held today at the Prime Minister’s Office under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Mr. Vijitha Herath, with the participation of Colombo-based Heads of Mission, to update them on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood relief operations and recovery measures.
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[2025-11-29 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Telecommunication services in parts of Sri Lanka’s Central Province have been severely disrupted after fiber optic lines were damaged due to ongoing adverse weather, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) confirmed.
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[2025-11-29 00:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 69 deaths and 34 missing persons have been recorded as of 6 PM today (28), as adverse weather continues to affect all 25 districts of Sri Lanka.
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[2025-11-29 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has announced that it will donate all tour payments and match fees from the Pakistan series to help those impacted by the severe floods and landslides across the country, Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya confirmed.
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[2025-11-28 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over the severe weather conditions that have caused widespread devastation across Sri Lanka.
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[2025-11-28 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium has been designated as an emergency disaster relief centre to provide shelter for up to 3,000 displaced people, the Colombo Regional Development Committee confirmed. The move comes as a precautionary measure amid rising concerns over flooding and adverse weather conditions in several parts of the country.
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[2025-11-28 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Harini Amarasooriya is set to hold a briefing for the diplomatic community at the Prime Minister’s Office today (28) to update Heads of Missions in Colombo on the Government’s ongoing emergency flood relief and recovery operations.
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[2025-11-28 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed District Secretaries to proceed with rescue and relief operations for affected communities without allowing financial constraints to hinder their work.
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[2025-11-28 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Colombo could experience flooding more severe than the 2016 disaster as the water level of the Kelani River continues to rise, the Irrigation Department warned today (28).
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[2025-11-28 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several areas in Colombo have been affected by the ongoing adverse weather, with reports of fallen trees and flooding blocking key roads, according to the Police Media Division.
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[2025-11-28 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to assist communities affected by severe weather. Yesterday (27), the Navy evacuated 37 people who were trapped by a landslide in the Unuwinna area of Maoya-Kosgalanda, Hanguranketha.
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[2025-11-28 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Severe flooding and landslides have killed at least 90 people in Indonesia this week as unusually intense monsoon rains slammed the island of Sumatra.
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[2025-11-28 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a swift and coordinated response to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to provide critical assistance to affected communities.
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