Manjula Amarsinghe

Hospitality Professional, foodie, traveller, photographer and a nature lover.

[Azzam Ameen @AzzamAmeen]

Breaking: Veteran Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini has passed away at the age of 82 at her residence in Nawala.

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@r_evarts This is disgusting!!

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@unfiltered__Q Must be meeting a sibling!! What do you suggest??

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@RajapaksaNamal What did you n your family do before this government??? All bs!!

[Sonal Jayawickrama @sonaljay8]

The world is at war.

Superpowers are clashing. Sides are being drawn. Nations are picking teams.

And Sri Lanka?

We just rescued sailors from two Iranian warships and opened Trincomalee harbor to let one dock safely.

No political calculus. No geopolitical posturing. Just humanity.

This is who we are.

A tiny island that has seen its own share of conflict, loss, and recovery and still chooses compassion first.

We welcome strangers. We help those in need. We offer shelter when the world offers chaos.

Hospitality isn't our industry.

It's our DNA.

[Anura Kumara Dissanayake @anuradisanayake]

No civilian should die in wars. Our approach is that every life is as precious as our own. We jealously guard our non-aligned policy while ensuring that humanitarian values and the saving of lives remain our top priority.

What the world urgently needs today is peace. There is a real risk of a severe global economic crisis, and entire societies are facing serious and complex challenges.

We call upon all parties to demonstrate a firm commitment to peace. As a state, Sri Lanka stands ready to support every step toward ending hostilities. All our actions are aimed at saving lives and ensuring that humanity prevails.

[Marlon Ariyasinghe @MarlonAriy]

Given the significant misinformation circulating about Iranian vessels near Sri Lankan waters following the attack on IRIS Dena, here is a verified timeline of events based on official statements from the Sri Lankan government:

26 February – Iran requested permission from Sri Lanka for three naval vessels to visit the country for a goodwill port call scheduled between 9–13 March. Since such visits take weeks to organize, the gov. was in discussion, also considering the geopolitical stakes.

27 February – The Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr informed Sri Lankan authorities of a medical emergency onboard. Sri Lankan forces responded and brought two Iranian personnel ashore for treatment.

4 March, a.m. – Sri Lankan authorities became aware that a vessel had been attacked off the southern coast. Shortly afterward, distress calls were received. Sri Lankan naval and air assets launched a search and rescue operation by 6am, rescuing 32 survivors and recovering 87 bodies (so far).

4 March – The Iranian vessel IRIS Bushehr requested permission to enter a Sri Lankan port, either on 4 or 5 March.

5 March – Sri Lanka formally assumed responsibility for IRIS Bushehr and its crew. The vessel is being escorted to Trincomalee Port, while 208 crew members will be transferred to Colombo.

President @anuradisanayake had the following to say:

“We have followed a very clear and consistent stance, we act neither in favour of any state nor in subordination to any state. We followed international conventions, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.We act as a free and sovereign nation. We act on principle not pressure. Our intervention is decisive and humanitarian and in the interest of our nation and our people.”

Share information from official and credible sources, especially during times of crisis, conflict, or war. Misinformation can be extremely dangerous. Official press release attached.
Here is a link to the press conference:
https://t.co/fbsjMLP4VX

[MapReader @MapOsnit]

The sinking of the IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka is a reality check, International waters are nobody's backyard.
Once that ship crossed the 200-mile limit, they left India’s protection. In the "High Seas," India has zero legal power to stop a US-Iran confrontation. We might host the party (MILAN 2026), but we aren't the bouncer for the whole ocean. If it's outside our 12-mile sovereign line, it's literally none of our business. 🇮🇳

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@MayMayspeaks Time table

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@MayMayspeaks Mr Sixty Two

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@oelma__ Bee, coffee

[Manjula Amarsinghe @Manju_A26]

@iman_560 Rear

[Azzam Ameen @AzzamAmeen]

A beautiful moment from the floods: a Sri Lankan mother thanking an Indian Air Force pilot who helped rescue her family. 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳

In the midst of devastation, humanity continues to shine through. Compassion has no borders. 💛🙏

[Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 @SriLankaTweet]

Up Country Line Update 🚆
Reconstruction work has begun on the Badulla–Diyathalawa section of the railway line, which suffered severe damage from landslides and earth slips following Cyclone Ditwah.

[Azzam Ameen @AzzamAmeen]

Maldives has once again shown incredible solidarity with Sri Lanka. 🇲🇻❤️🇱🇰

The nationwide media telethon has concluded, raising over USD 782,000 to support Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts.

Thousands of Maldivians — from citizens and government institutions to companies, clubs, and media organisations — came together to help a neighbour in need.

A heartfelt thank you to the people of Maldives for standing with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. 🙏

[Ceylon Catalyst 🇱🇰 @SethFromColombo]

Thank you Maldives 🇲🇻❤️

Lanka’s respect for the Maldives is soaring sky‑high. Despite being a small nation facing its own economic challenges, you gave us immense help in our darkest hour. We will never forget this generosity 🇲🇻 ❤️ 🇱🇰

We love our fellow south asian #Islanders

[Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 @SriLankaTweet]

Extreme Weather Update.

The tragedy from Cyclone Ditwah continues to unfold in Sri Lanka.
So far:

🔹 390 lives lost
🔹 352 still missing
🔹 Over 1.3 million affected
🔹 204,000+ displaced from their homes

Let’s keep every family in our prayers. 🙏🇱🇰

#SriLankaFloods #CycloneDitwah #LKA

[Azzam Ameen @AzzamAmeen]

Sri Lanka says the death toll from the island-wide disaster has risen to 410.

According to the Disaster Management Centre’s latest update issued at 10 am today (2 December), 336 people remain missing across all 25 districts.

[Sri Lanka Tweet 🇱🇰 @SriLankaTweet]

ROAD CLOSE ALERT 🚧
Several main roads and by-roads have been closed or blocked due to landslides and floods.

🔺 Colombo-Kandy main road is closed between the 88 and 89km posts in Meepitiya in Kegalle, over a landslide risk.

Drivers are urged to use alternative routes.

Drivers are urged to be highly vigilant 🙏

[Naveen Reddy @navin_ankampali]

St. Clair's waterfall in central-highland Sri Lanka, located near the town of Talawakele in Nuwara Eliya District.

The waterfall is formed by the Kotmale Oya, a tributary of the longest river on the island, Mahaweli River.

🎥Chaminda Nanayakkara