People living in landslide prone areas put on alert

Pakistan appreciates Sri Lanka?s support to promote peace in South Asia

Pakistan today said that it appreciates Sri Lanka?s support to promote peace in South Asia. The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a reception at the Galadari Hotel last night (Monday) in connection with the celebrations of Pakistan’s 79th National Day. Minister for City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education, Rauff Hakeem was the chief guest on the occasion. In his welcome remarks, High Commissioner Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat elaborated that the foundation of stro

26 Mar, 2019

Mano Tittawella under fire in Parliament

Senior Advisor to the Finance Ministry Mano Tittawella, was accused in Parliament today of dictating the direction Sri Lanka should take at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. Opposition Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa told Parliament that Tittawella had given instructions to Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Geneva with regards to the draft Resolution which Sri Lanka cosponsored. “How can he decide Sri Lanka’s foreign policy? Who is he? Do not let him dictate terms,” Weerawansa said in Parliament

26 Mar, 2019

Heat to increase to “Extreme Caution” level tomorrow

The temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to “Extreme Caution” level in most parts of the North-western province and Mannar, Gampaha and Colombo tomorrow (Tuesday), the Department of Meteorology warned. Under “Extreme Caution” conditions some people may suffer from heat cramps and heat exhaustion which could also lead to heat stroke, The public have been advised to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade as often as possible at job sites, check up on the elderly and

25 Mar, 2019