Elderly couple from Sri Lanka found unconscious in Rameshwaram

Canada updates travel advice on Sri Lanka as crisis ends

Canada has updated its travel advice on Sri Lanka as the political crisis has come to and end. The Canadian Foreign Ministry said that the information on political instability in Sri Lanka has been removed from its updated?travel advice. The update however notes that even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent at any time and they can also lead to disruptions to traffic and public transportation. “Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.?Follow the instruction

28 Dec, 2018

Suspect arrested with firearm near Hulftsdorp Court

A suspect has been arrested with a?firearm near the Hulftsdorp Court, the Police said. The Police said that the suspect was arrested by officers of the Keselwatte Police Station. He had in his possession a?locally-manufactured gun and bullets. Investigations are underway.

28 Dec, 2018

Airbus A380 lands at BIA after employee falls sick

An Emirates Airbus A380 landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today after an employee on the plane fell sick. The airline was heading to Australia from Dubai when it landed at the BIA airport. The airline, EK 408, had 420 passengers and staff at the time it landed. The employee who was sick was taken to hospital for medical attention. (Colombo Gazette)

28 Dec, 2018