Two killed, nine injured in accident

Father, mother and son killed after raft toppled in Matara

A father, mother and son have been killed after their raft toppled in Matara today. The Navy said the bodies of the three people were recovered following a search operation.

01 Jun, 2017

Mothers in flood areas urged to stick to breastfeeding

The Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children?s Fund (UNICEF) have appealed to all relevant parties to be mindful of the continued need for breastfeeding of infants during the current flood and landslide emergency, and caution?against unnecessary and potentially harmful donations and use of infant formula and powdered milk. In emergency situations where food supplies and access to safe water is extremely limited, infan

01 Jun, 2017

Diplomats hold talks with Muslims on recent hate crimes

Heads of Mission of the European Union, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and Switzerland together with other diplomatic representatives today visited the Dewatagaha Mosque to meet leaders of the Muslim community. The visit followed in the wake of attacks on mosques and businesses owned by people in the community. The ambassadors expressed their solidarity and welcomed the clear condemnation for these hate crimes from President Maithripala Sirisena and Hon Prime Minister

01 Jun, 2017