Water disrupted as a result of the power failure

Hundreds affected in the east

Heavy rain and flash floods have affected and displaced hundreds of people in the east yesterday, the police and area officials said. The police media unit said today that nearly 500 people had been displaced from their homes in Akaraipattu as a result of the floods. According to the police, 140 families had been?transferred?to a school after their homes were flooded in Adalachenai, Akaraipattu. The displaced people have been provided with dry rations and coked meals. The police also said that s

26 Jan, 2013

Two children killed as boat overturns

Two children were killed when a boat overturned in Kuchuweli this morning, the police media unit said. According to the police, 9 people including 8 children were on the boat at the time of the accident. The police said that a 6 year old boy and 14 year old girl were killed after the boat got damaged and overturned. Villagers had managed to rescue the other children, the police media unit said. A 29 year old man who was also on the boat has been admitted to hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Jan, 2013

Cabinet reshuffle next week

There is strong speculation that a cabinet reshuffle will take place next week, government sources said. Several Ministries are expected to change hands during the?reshuffle with some former Ministers also likely to be reappointed. Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama is among those tipped to make a comeback into the Cabinet. A new Prime Minister is also expected to be named as a result of the poor health of current Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne. There has been speculation over the past s

26 Jan, 2013