Social media activist Pathum Kerner granted bail

Dalai Lama offers prayers, aid for Sri Lankan flood victims

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has offered prayers for the victims of floods in Sri Lanka and financial assistance for the relief and rescue work there, a statement said on Wednesday, according to IANS. In a letter to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Dalai Lama expressed sympathy for the loss of life and damage to the property. “I offer my condolences,” he wrote, “and prayers for all the families who have lost loved ones or have been affected by this devastating natural disast

31 May, 2017

Mothers in flood areas urged to stick to breastfeeding

The Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children?s Fund (UNICEF) have appealed to all relevant parties to be mindful of the continued need for breastfeeding of infants during the current flood and landslide emergency, and caution?against unnecessary and potentially harmful donations and use of infant formula and powdered milk. In emergency situations where food supplies and access to safe water is extremely limited, infan

01 Jun, 2017

Father, mother and son killed after raft toppled in Matara

A father, mother and son have been killed after their raft toppled in Matara today. The Navy said the bodies of the three people were recovered following a search operation.

01 Jun, 2017