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US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Arab and Muslim governments have condemned remarks made by the US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who suggested Israel would be justified in taking over a vast stretch of th... और पढ़ें


21-year-old killed in road accident in Colombo-Kandy road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 21-year-old youth has died following a road accident in the Weweldeniya area along the Colombo-Kandy main road. The accident had occurred when a motorcycle traveling from Kand... और पढ़ें


Minor flood warning issued for several low-lying areas of Mahaweli River Basin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a potential minor flood warning valid for the next 24 hours for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River Basin due to rainfall receiv... और पढ़ें


Circular issued to ensure pension entitlements for officers appointed to public service after Jan. 2016

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Steps have been taken by the Ministry of Public Administration to amend letters of appointment regarding pension entitlements for officers appointed to the public service on or a... और पढ़ें


Fresh landslide threat in Aranayaka following heavy rains

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Fresh landslide risks have emerged in Aranayaka, which was previously devastated by landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, following heavy rains yesterday (21). Authorities say... और पढ़ें


No flooding in Nuwara Eliya Town; Social media claims false - District Secretary

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Reports circulating on social media claiming that Nuwara Eliya town has been submerged are incorrect, District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon said. The District Secretary clarifie... और पढ़ें


Litro gas shipment arrives; two more vessels expected shortly

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A vessel carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of LP gas arrived in the country today (22), according to Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. The company said the shipment will enable the release of app... और पढ़ें


Prevailing rainy conditions expected to gradually decrease

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The prevailing rainy conditions are expected to gradually decrease with the low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal moving away from the island, according to the Depar... और पढ़ें


Minor flooding reported on Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa Road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Sections of the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road have been submerged owing to rise in water levels of the Mahaweli River following heavy showers in upper catchment areas. Author... और पढ़ें


One dead, two injured in Dadalla accident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A 24-year-old youth has been killed and two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in the early hours of today (22) in Dadalla, Galle. The accident t... और पढ़ें