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Sri Lanka to Give 3-Pct Cyclone Recovery Loans for Businesses

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved allocating 5 billion rupees to give recovery loans to Cyclone hit businesses at 3 percent interest, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Micro businesses will get up to 250,000, small businesses one million and up to 25 billion rupees for larger businesses. The loans will be provided by commercial banks. The loans will have a three year payback and 6 months grace period. (Colombo/Dec30/2025)Cricket · Kandy See the Story

CycloneShock Halves Sri Lanka Vehicle Sales, Economic Ripples Ahead - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka’s once-recovering vehicle market has suffered a sharp reversal, with sales falling by nearly 50 percent following Cyclone Ditwah, according to industry leaders and provisional import and registration data for December 2025. The downturn has exposed structural weaknesses in the sector and raised concerns about broader economic effects heading into 2026. Prasad Manage, President of the Ceylon Automobile Importers Association, said the cy…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

Fake bomb threat email triggers security search at Kandy District Secretariat

An email claiming that bombs had been hidden at five locations within the Kandy District Secretariat premises led to a full day security search yesterday (December 26), but no explosive materials were found. The email message was received yesterday (December 26) at the official email address of the Kandy District Secretariat. It stated that bombs had been placed at five different locations inside the District Secretariat premises. After the info…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

‘Beyond Recovery’ Initiative Launches to Support Mental Health in Cyclone-Affected Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

December 21, Colombo (LNW): A new humanitarian programme, titled ‘Beyond Recovery’, has been launched under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative to provide mental health support to communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.The first step in the programme involved a training workshop for government officials, held at the Presidential Secretariat on December 19 under the guidance of Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The workshop brought…Cyclone · Kandy See the Story

Three Questions with Dilshan “Arty” Ranaweera of Cafe Secret Alley in Sri Lanka

Cafe Secret Alley in Kandy, Sri Lanka, began as a tourist-focused establishment with little coffee expertise, but has evolved into a specialty coffee shopKandy · Kandy Read Article

NBRO extends landslide warnings across Sri Lanka

The National Building Research Organization has extended the landslide warning previously issued for several areas of Sri Lanka. The organization stated that the warning will remain in effect from 8:00 AM today (December 19) until 8:00 AM tomorrow (December 20). Accordingly, a Level 3 (Red) pre-landslide warning has been issued for the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Additionally, Level 2 warnings have been issued for the Badulla, Kurunegala, …Kandy · Kandy Read Article

Ceylon Tea Enters Biotechnology 4.0 Era with New Botanical Extraction Facility - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lanka’s globally renowned Ceylon Tea industry is poised to enter a new phase of value-added, knowledge-based exports with the introduction of Biotechnology 4.0 to the country’s botanical sector. A major step in this science-driven transformation was marked this week when the Board of Investment (BOI) approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art botanical extraction facility by Natex Extracts (Pvt) Limited. The project, supported by forei…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

More than 200 Mm of Rainfall in Udadumbara Area of Kandy

NEWSNOW | – The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has said that the Udadumbara area in the Kandy district has received more than 200 mm of rainfall. The NBR has also requested that people living in the area avoid unnecessary travel and protect their lives. Its Geologist, Wasantha Senadheera, said that due to this rainy situation, landslide red notices have been issued to 8 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in the Kandy and Nuwara Eli…Kandy · Kandy Read Article

A Red Evacuation Notice Has Been Issued for Several Districts Due to Landslides.

NEWSNOW | – A red landslide evacuation advisory has been issued for the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. The National Building Research Organisation says that this landslide advisory, which was issued at 2.30 am today (18), will be valid for 24 hours until 2.30 am tomorrow (19). Landslide warnings have also been issued for the people of Kandy, Kurunegala and Nuwara Eliya districts to remain vigilant. Landslide warnings have been issued for the …Landslide · Kandy Read Article

Landslide Early Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts

Landslide early warnings are essential for safeguarding communities in at-risk districts such as Badulla, Kandy, and Kegalle. These warnings, issued by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), play a critical role in landslide risk management by informing residents about potential dangers, allowing them to take proactive safety measures. Currently, LEVEL III RED warnings are in effect in multiple areas of the Kandy district, with spec…Landslide · Kandy Read Article

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Sri Lanka to Give 3-Pct Cyclone Recovery Loans for Businesses

CycloneShock Halves Sri Lanka Vehicle Sales, Economic Ripples Ahead - LNW Lanka News Web

Fake bomb threat email triggers security search at Kandy District Secretariat

‘Beyond Recovery’ Initiative Launches to Support Mental Health in Cyclone-Affected Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Three Questions with Dilshan “Arty” Ranaweera of Cafe Secret Alley in Sri Lanka

NBRO extends landslide warnings across Sri Lanka

Ceylon Tea Enters Biotechnology 4.0 Era with New Botanical Extraction Facility - LNW Lanka News Web

More than 200 Mm of Rainfall in Udadumbara Area of Kandy

A Red Evacuation Notice Has Been Issued for Several Districts Due to Landslides.

Landslide Early Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts

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Sri Lanka to Give 3-Pct Cyclone Recovery Loans for Businesses

CycloneShock Halves Sri Lanka Vehicle Sales, Economic Ripples Ahead - LNW Lanka News Web

Fake bomb threat email triggers security search at Kandy District Secretariat

‘Beyond Recovery’ Initiative Launches to Support Mental Health in Cyclone-Affected Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Three Questions with Dilshan “Arty” Ranaweera of Cafe Secret Alley in Sri Lanka

NBRO extends landslide warnings across Sri Lanka

Ceylon Tea Enters Biotechnology 4.0 Era with New Botanical Extraction Facility - LNW Lanka News Web

More than 200 Mm of Rainfall in Udadumbara Area of Kandy

A Red Evacuation Notice Has Been Issued for Several Districts Due to Landslides.

Landslide Early Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts

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