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Air Force deploys helicopter and drones to monitor traffic

The Sri Lanka Air Force today deployed a helicopter and drones to monitor traffic in Colombo and the surrounding areas. Accordingly, a Bell 212 helicopter was used to monitor traffic this morning and evening while drones were also deployed. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had instructed the authorities to identify the specific areas in and around Colombo where there is heavy traffic. He has given instructions to the Police to take steps to reduce the traffic congestion in the city. (Colombo Gaze

25 Nov, 2021

Afghanistan?s farmers, herders desperate for seed, food and cash

While humanitarian access has never been better, prices are soaring and needs continue to outpace the resources provided, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) explained. ?The situation is disastrous. Every farmer we?ve spoken to has lost almost all of their crops this year, many were forced to sell their livestock, they have accumulated enormous debts and simply have no money,? said Richard Trenchard, FAO Representative in Afghanistan. ?No farmer wants to leave their land. But when you

25 Nov, 2021

Kinniya Urban Council chairman arrested over Kinniya ferry accident

The Chairman of the Kinniya Urban Council has been arrested over the Kinniya ferry accident. Six people including children were killed after the?ferry capsized in Kinniya, Trincomalee. The Police said that 11 people who were on the ferry sustained injuries and were admitted to hospital. Hospital sources said that some of those receiving treatment were in critical condition. State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure Nimal Lanza had told Parliament that the ferry service which ope

25 Nov, 2021