Canadian envoy holds discussions with Defence Secretary

Ten, including 4 children killed in Meethotamulla tragedy

Ten people, including 4 children, have been killed in the Meethotamulla tragedy. Over 180 people have also been displaced, officials said today. Several houses were buried after the?Meethotamulla garbage mountain collapsed yesterday, officials said. Initial reports said that around 100 houses were buried in the incident. A fire had also broken out at the site and the Air Force was deployed to douse the flames. President Maithripala Sirisena instructed the Disaster Management Centre to provi

15 Apr, 2017

Pakistani arrested at BIA with heroin in shoes

A Pakistani national was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake?with heroin today. The Customs Department said that the?Pakistani had in his possession 1.156kg of heroin worth Rs. 11.5 million. The heroin was concealed in his shoes.

13 Apr, 2017

Meethotamulla garbage mountain collapses, houses buried

Several houses were buried after the?Meethotamulla garbage mountain collapsed, officials said. Initial reports said that around 100 houses were buried in the incident and some people sustained injuries. The residents of the area have been protesting over the past several months urging the authorities to move the garbage to another location. A fire had also broken out at the site and the Air Force was deployed to douse the flames. President Maithripala Sirisena instructed the Disaster Managem

14 Apr, 2017