Veteran singer and musician Ivo Dennis passed away

Seven international search, rescue teams in Sri Lanka

Seven international search and rescue teams are currently monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka with two teams ready to deploy upon receipt of an official request, the UN office in Colombo said. An ad hoc Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) meeting was convened today to take stock of the ongoing response and existing in-country capacity to provide additional support. HCT member partners are supporting ongoing rescue operations and have donated hygiene kits, jerry cans, water purification tablets fo

29 May, 2017

New Zealand provides emergency supports to Sri Lanka flood relief

New Zealand will provide 200,000 NZ dollars (140,000 U.S. dollars) to support emergency relief efforts in Sri Lanka following floods and landslides caused by torrential rains, Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee announced on Tuesday, according to the Xinhua Chinese news agency. “Floods and landslides in Sri Lanka have affected almost half a million people, with a death toll of more than 150 and many people missing,” Brownlee said in a release. “New Zealand is committed to supporting the people of

30 May, 2017

Cabinet decides to suspend new vehicles for MPs this year

Cabinet has decided to suspend purchasing new vehicles for all Ministers and Parliamentarians?this year. The decision was taken in light of the natural disaster which affected the country.

30 May, 2017