Peradeniya uni closed following spread of viral flu

Woman killed, son injured following shooting incident in Nittambuwa

A woman was killed following a shooting incident in Nittambuwa today. The?Police said that the woman and her son were injured in the shooting incident. The woman was in serious condition and succumbed to her injuries in hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

24 May, 2018

Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena further remanded

Perpetual Treasuries owner Arjun Aloysius and its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kasun Palisena were further remanded until June 7th. Aloysius and Palisena are in remand after being arrested over the Central Band treasury bond scam.?(Colombo Gazette)

24 May, 2018

Australian, UN to help Sri Lanka prepare to face natural disasters

The Australian Government, WFP and UNICEF have signed a 3-year partnership (2018-2020) with a funding of AUD750,000 (around 89 million Sri Lanka Rupees), to ensure stronger preparedness and faster, more integrated responses to natural disaster emergencies in Sri Lanka. UNICEF said that 96 per cent of disasters in Sri Lanka are caused by climate, such as flooding, landslides, extreme winds and drought. Sri Lanka was ranked the fourth most climate change affected country in 2016 according to the

23 May, 2018