Chancellor of Ruhuna University passed away

Pakistan in talks with Sri Lanka to offer urgent assistance

The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr Sarfraz Ahmad Khan Sipra, in his message to the people and Government of Sri Lanka has said that the the people and Government of Pakistan are aggrieved over the floods and mudslides triggered by Moonsoon rains in Sri Lanka which caused death and destruction in many parts of Sri Lanka. Dr. Sipra said that people of Pakistan are standing shoulder to shoulder with the Sri Lankan people in these times of grief and suffering. Dr. Sipra further added tha

27 May, 2017

Sri Lanka seeks assistance to handle flood situation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated the Emergency Response Unit of the Ministry, to coordinate rescue and relief measures related to the flood situation in several parts of Sri Lanka. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Ministry of Disaster Management, has made an appeal to UN,? International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) and neighboring countries to provide assistance to affected people, especially in the areas of search and rescue op

26 May, 2017

Dilanthe Withanage questioned by special Police unit

Dilanthe Withanage, the chief executive officer of the?Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), was questioned by a special Police unit today. Withanage was questioned by the organised crimes prevention unit over a complaint the BBS had made to the Police on threats to the life of the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero. The?Police are meanwhile looking for the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero. The BBS says he is in hiding?as there is an alleged threat

27 May, 2017