by Norman Palihawadane A 62-year-old woman who was receiving treatment at the Jaffna Hospital had died of Covid-19, sources there said yesterday. The woman, a resident of Arali, Jaffna,...
By Norman Palihawadane A woman had drowned and her husband had gone missing while they were bathing in the Victoria Reservoir at Kumbukkandura in Teldeniya, police...
Sri Lanka is among countries that could benefit from debt-for-nature swaps, where poorer countries have debt written off in return for protecting ecosystems, such as barrier...
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) condemned the Police Department for extra judicial actions, including deaths, following a recent police assault that necessitated the surgical removal of...
Pivithu Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila has sought official documents pertaining to India giving up claims for Katchatheevu Island from the Foreign Ministry. The PHU...
Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara yesterday said flights from Sri Lanka to Israel have been suspended due to the prevailing situation in Israel. The Ambassador...
In the absence of government initiative, Japan has provided USD 8.4 mn to strengthen facilities at two key Points of Entry (PoE), namely the Bandaranaike International...
A couple who tried to travel to Sri Lanka by using fake passports had been arrested in the Chennai airport, Indian media reports said. A report...
Advisory for Heavy Rain issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 10.30 a.m. 15 April 2024, valid until 10.30 a.m. 16 April 2024 Prevailing...
Advisory for severe lightning issued by the natural hazards early warning centre at 01.00 p.m. 15 April 2024 for the period until 11.30 p.m. 15 April...