India – SL exchange USD 350 mn. credit agreements
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo today (Aug. 05). The discussions have focused on issues of mutual interest and review of key bilateral projects, including India-assisted development projects in Sri Lanka, according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo. Following the meeting, both sides exchanged agreements on INR-denominated [...]
Amber flood alert for Mahaweli River basin as more rains forecast
The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning for several low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River. The warning, issued at 1.00pm today (Aug. 05), will remain in effect until 1.00pm tomorrow (Aug. 06). The alert notes that the risk of minor flooding occurs due to weather forecasts predicting further rainfall in the upper [...]
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested by Bribery Commission
Ex-Minister failed to settle official residence bills over 1.1 mn. (Video)
Former Minister Susantha Punchinilame has failed to pay rent, water bills, and electricity bills for the official residence he occupied since 2008, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment – Arun Hemachandra revealed in Parliament yesterday (Aug. 04). Hemachandra said Punchinilame had moved from the Ratnapura District to the Trincomalee District in 2008 for [...]
Dr. Harsha de Silva’s father passes away
Former Director of the Department of National Archives and retired senior administrative officer Haris de Silva has passed away. He was 93 years old at the time of his demise. He was also the father of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva. A respected figure in Sri Lanka’s public administration sector, Haris de Silva made a [...]
India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July
India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July
Indian Foreign Secretary arrives in SL
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (Aug. 05) for a one-day official visit. He was received upon arrival by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka – Santosh Jha. During his visit, Misri is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha [...]
‘Amber’ landslide warnings issued for several districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended Level 2 (Amber) landslide warnings for several areas in 04 districts due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. The warnings will remain in effect for 24 hours, from 9.00 a.m. today (Aug. 05) until 9.00 a.m. tomorrow (Aug. 06). According to the NBRO, Level 2 landslide warnings [...]
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj appears before Bribery Commission
Ex-Minister Akila Viraj appears before Bribery Commission
Level 2 landslide warnings issued for four districts extended
Level 2 landslide warnings issued for four districts extended