Several areas at risk of landslides have been identified Staff WriterJun 2, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The death toll resulting from floods and landslides rose to 206, while another 96 people are still reported missing. Read more
Ensure no impunity for hate crimes – European Union Staff WriterJun 2, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The European Union (EU) today emphasized the importance of the Sri Lankan Government and the Police to ensure that there is no Read more
Maldives sends financial assistance to Sri Lanka Staff WriterJun 2, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohamed Asim in his capacity as the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic Read more
Thailand donates B2m to help flood-stricken Sri Lanka Staff WriterJun 2, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Thai government is donating 2 million baht to help Sri Lanka recover from its worst flooding and landslides in 14-years, the Read more
Heavy rain to be expected around country Staff WriterJun 2, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Showery conditions are expected to further develop in the South-western part of the country on Friday (02). Read more
Three Chinese ships arrive in Colombo Staff WriterJun 1, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Three ships of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) arrived at the port of Colombo on Wednesday (31) in order to Read more
Three-month dengue prevention program begins Staff WriterJun 1, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The three-month long National Dengue Prevention Program begins today (01) on the instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena and Health Minister Rajitha Senarathne. Read more
Court dismisses petition filed by Perpetual Treasures Staff WriterJun 1, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Court of Appeal today (01) rejected a petition filed against the Central Bank (CB) of Sri Lanka by Perpetual Treasuries. Read more
Three dead after raft topples in Matara Staff WriterJun 1, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A father, mother and son have been killed after their raft toppled in Matara today (01). The Navy said the bodies of Read more
Japan dispatches Disaster Relief Team to Sri Lanka Staff WriterJun 1, 20170 (UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Upon a request made by the government of Sri Lanka, Japan has decided to dispatch the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team Read more