Two killed, 44 injured as bus goes down precipice in Ratnapura

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif orders officials to send help to Sri Lanka

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has directed his?officials to send all the?necessary assistance to the Government and people of Sri Lanka, as required for the rescue and relief operations,?SAMAA TV reported. The Pakistan Government also extended condolences to Sri Lanka after the devastating floods and heavy rainfall killed more than 200 people and left thousands of others homeless in the island nation. ?Pakistan offers condolences to the Government and people of Sri Lanka over the loss o

20 May, 2016

Jordan calls for regular political consultations with Sri Lanka

Jordan has called for regular political consultations with Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said today. The Foreign Secretary of the Kingdom of Jordan Moh?dTaisir Bani Yassin, visited Sri Lanka from May 18-20, 2016 for bilateral discussions with Sri Lankan officials. The visit is a part of the ongoing engagement between the two countries to explore new avenues for increased bilateral cooperation. During the visit, the Foreign Secretary of Jordan called on Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera a

20 May, 2016

Australia issues travel advice to tourists visiting Sri Lanka after floods

Australia has issued a new travel advice to tourists visiting Sri Lanka after the recent floods and landslides. Australian Foreign Minister?Julie Bishopa said that Australia’s?thoughts are with the Sri Lankan people after heavy rainfall in recent days caused widespread flooding and landslides, loss of life and damage to homes. She said the Australian Government stands ready to provide any assistance that Sri Lanka may require in responding to the disaster. The Foreign Minister also said that

20 May, 2016