- August 28, 20260 CommentNepal flash Floods : death toll rises to 389COLOMBO : The number of people killed in Nepal by flash flooding has risen to 389, according to Nepal police. Source: BBC This is an update from the previous death toll of 359 given by authorities a few hours ago. –AgenciesInternational
- August 28, 20260 CommentHeat Index To Remain At ‘Alert’ Level In 8 Districts on Friday,August. 28COLOMBO : The Department of Meteorology states that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body, will remain at a level requiring attention tomorrow across 8 districts. This advisory applies to the districts of Trincomalee, Ampara, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Monaragala, and Jaffna. The Department of Meteorology also stated that residents living in...Local
- August 28, 20260 CommentSri Lankan president directs USD 1 million humanitarian assistance to NepalCOLOMBO : In a demonstration of Sri Lanka’s solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread destruction, President Anura Kumara Disanayaka has directed the Government to provide a financial contribution of USD 1 million to Nepal to support its ongoing humanitarian and...Local
- August 27, 20260 CommentPresident joins the public to watch the final Randoli PeraheraCOLOMBO : The final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through the streets tonight (27), with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake joining thousands of devotees and spectators to witness the procession. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Dr Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock,...Loc
- August 27, 20260 CommentDr Hussainmiya meets Brunei envoy in ColomboCOLOMBO : Siti Arnyfariza Md Jaini , Brunei High Commissioner to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal presented her credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayaka in Colombo on Tuesday August 25. During her short stay in Colombo, Dr. B. A. Hussainmiya, a prominent historian on modern Brunei history paid a courtesy call on her to offer...Local
