Tag: batticaloa
Four elephants killed, train derailed in North Central Sri Lanka
Four elephants were killed when they were hit by a fuel tanker train plying from Orugodawatta, Colombo to Batticaloa on…
Over 700,000 affected by drought in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center says that more than 700,000 people have been affected by the dry weather that has…
Train engine drivers’ strike ends
The strike launched by the train engine drivers and guards from Tuesday night has been suspended following discussions with authorities.…
Two-day dengue prevention program in several districts from tomorrow
The Ministry of Health has decided to launch a special two-day dengue prevention program from Wednesday in several districts of…
Puttalam, Kandy, Batticaloa leaders among groups to attend Elections Commission discussion
The Elections Commission has decided to hold discussions with independent groups with regard to issues that have risen in conducting…
Over fifty complaints filed over Election Law violations
The Elections Secretariat has received 56 complaints regarding election law violations. According to the commission, complaints were filed regarding delivery…
‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka
Celebrating Partnerships, an exhibition on the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka, was jointly inaugurated in Colombo…
They are marine eels, not sea snakes
By Malaka Rodrigo Reports that swarms of what were initially mistakenly identified as venomous sea snakes had got caught in…
Developing low pressure area to bring more rains and gusty winds
The Met Department says, the low pressure area in the South-east Bay of Bengal is located 1,100 km away from…