Three including father and son killed while flying kite

Sri Lankans among nearly 100 workers stranded in the UAE

Sri Lankans are among nearly 100 workers stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),?Thomson Reuters Foundation reported. Indian workers who are among the stranded workers with expired work permits, no pay and limited food, water and sanitation have appealed to the Indian Government for immediate repatriation and financial assistance. “Please help us reunite with our families,” a migrant said in a video clip, adding that there were nearly 100 workers stuck with no money or documents to get bac

26 Jul, 2016

Tamils do not want a separate state says Minister

Minister of National Dialogue Mano Ganeshan says Tamils in Sri Lanka are not pushing for a separate Eelam state. Speaking at an event in Hali-Ela the Minister said that the public must not be misled by claims that the Tails want Eelam. (Colombo Gazette)      

25 Jul, 2016

Five policemen injured in Badulla road accident

Five policemen were injured following a road accident in Badulla, the police media unit said. The police said that the vehicle the policemen were travelling in had crashed into a tree . The five policemen were admitted to the Badulla General hospital for treatment.

26 Jul, 2016