Man sets himself on fire near UNP headquarters

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

President, PM stress on coexistence during New Year

President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today stressed on unity and coexistence during the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The President said that the New Year serves as a catalyst to change the attitude of the people to bring fresh thinking. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the Sinhala and Tamil New Year brings a message of prosperity and unity to the nation, acknowledging the role of the Sun in the agrarian society and its blessings towards a gr

14 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