President declares disaster affected areas as high security zones

Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Earns SLTDA Five-Star Status

A key attraction of Cinnamon Life is its expansive events and conventions portfolio, which spans more than 160,000 square feet.

07 Dec, 2025

UN Pledges US$4.5 Million for Cyclone Ditwah Relief in Sri Lanka

The United Nations has pledged US$4.5 million (LKR 1.38 billion) from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to aid Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island on 28 November. The funding will support immediate relief efforts as well as early recovery and reconstruction initiatives across the country. The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, met with Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday to confirm th

09 Dec, 2025

Qatar Reaffirms Continued Support for Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

The State of Qatar has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, promising sustained humanitarian aid and assistance to affected communities. The announcement followed a meeting between H.E. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, and H.E. Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperati

09 Dec, 2025