COLOMBO (News 1st): A hotline has been introduced for the prompt reporting of issues and difficulties faced when obtaining essential services.The hotline number, 1904, is now open for the public to report any problems related to essential services, including:Power supplyFuel distributionHospitals an...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The spill gates of seven major reservoirs have been opened.The Department of Irrigation says that two spill gates of the Kala Wewa reservoir are currently open.Additionally, four spill gates of the Rajanganaya reservoir remain open.The Department of Irrigation added that one spil...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Water Supply has announced that the assessment of damage to houses caused by Cyclone Ditwah will commence tomorrow.This assessment will be carried out by a committee established under the Presidential Secretariat.The Government has decid...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Department of Meteorology says that fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50mm can be expected in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts.Many areas across the island may experience rain or thundershowers after 1:00 PM.This is due to the...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Operations to restore the lives of the people affected by the disaster are continuously underway, with the participation of the Tri-Forces, Police, Disaster Management Center, foreign relief teams and many more. According to the Disaster Management Center, the death toll rep...