Tremors felt in parts of Sri Lanka following 5.8 quake

Massive piece of space junk to fall near Sri Lanka

A huge piece of space debris ? which may date from the Apollo space missions ? is on a collision course with Earth and is expected to fall near Sri Lanka, the Independent reported. Scientists warn the manmade junk, officially designated WT1190F but nicknamed WTF, will strike Earth at about 6.15am on November 13. Much of the hollow object, which may be a spent rocket stage or panelling shed by a recent Moon mission, should burn up in the atmosphere. But any remnants could dive bomb from the sk

27 Oct, 2015

Top US official on women’s issues in Sri Lanka

Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women?s Issues at the US State Department, Catherine Russell is on travel to Sri Lanka October 27 ? 29. While in Sri Lanka, Ambassador Russell will meet with government officials, members of civil society, entrepreneurs, and religious leaders to discuss a broad range of issues, including gender-based violence, women?s economic empowerment, and women?s inclusion in peace and security. Prior to assuming this position in August 2013, Ambassador Russell served as Dep

27 Oct, 2015

Harrison takes on Nimal on paddy at MRIA

Rural Economic Development Minister P Harrison questioned the statement made by Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on the decision to store paddy at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). Harrison dismissed the claim that the paddy had resulted in birds flocking to the airport and causing damages. Nimal Siripala de Silva had said recently he wants paddy stored at MRIA removed and the airport maintained at international standards. The Minister said that the environment at

27 Oct, 2015