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Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed his condolences to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the loss of livesContinue Reading The post Deadly floods : President Putin writes to President AKD appeared first on…

The Health Promotion Bureau of Sri Lanka has warned the public to be vigilant of Leptospirosis (Rat Fever) due toContinue Reading The post Health Bureau warns of Rat Fever risk from floodwaters appeared first on Newswire.

The Police say the individual shot dead in China Bay, Trincomalee, yesterday has been identified as a 59-year-old resident ofContinue Reading The post 59‑year‑old man shot dead in China Bay appeared first on Newswire.

US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs and the Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, SergioContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah : US Special Envoy speaks to President AKD appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Education Madhura Senevirathna has announced that it has been decided to close all schools on the islandContinue Reading The post Schools & universities : New update from Education Ministry appeared first on Newswire.

A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation inContinue Reading The post Special flight arrives from the UAE with relief appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to be mindful of their surroundings after the floods. Issuing a notice, theContinue Reading The post Flooded areas: Public warned of electricity and gas hazards appeared first on Newswire.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says it is expanding its support to Sri Lanka’s appeal for international aid asContinue Reading The post Cyclone Ditwah : IOM boosts emergency response for Sri Lanka appeared first on…

Former Minister C. B. Ratnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (02). ItContinue Reading The post Former Minister questioned by Bribery Commission appeared first on Newswire.

A group of 826 individuals from Matara arrived in Badulla yesterday (01), intending to rebuild the affected areas in theContinue Reading The post Over 800 volunteers from Matara join Badulla rebuilding effort appeared first on Newswire.