Daily NEWS Srilanka

Swearing-in of 04 State Minister posts and 03 Deputy Minister posts Under the shuffle of new board of Ministers, 04 State Ministers and 03 Deputy Ministers who were appointed at President's Office were sworn-in this morning (31) in the presence of Hon. President Maithripala Sirisena. Their names are as follows: State Minister positions 01....

Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana found from Mexico Mr. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Minister of Disaster Management of whom rumours spread was missing because of the floods had actually spent a period of about one week in Mexico, it was reported. He represented Sri Lanka at a conference related to the global methodology of...

Swarnavahini Live Chart Show goes on non-stop -- changes made in dialogue -- Rahul still 'on his feet' A big talk went round internet last week because of an aggressive remark made by a certain announcer of Swarnavahini as response to a call by a listener to the effect that it is not suitable to conduct a Live Chart Show at a time when...

The ITN Sahana Kendraya has been mooted with the aim of becoming the strength to our own citizens who are struck by the disaster. Several Centres of the Sahana Kendraya have been established and is happy to note that people of all walks of life who have a feeling towards the affected families, are throngi...

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It is a One Day International cricket tournament organised by the ICC, second in importance only to the Cricket World Cup. It first took place as the ICC Knock Out Tournament in 1998 and has been played every two years since. Its name was changed to the Champions Trophy in 2002, and has never be...

The Road Development Authority says that all roads damaged due to the disaster will be brought to normality soon. These services can be obtained by giving information of roads in any area affected by the disaster on contact number 1968. The Road Development Authority says that this service is operative round the clock. The Ro...

The third Indian vessel carrying special assistance arrived in the island today. This is in immediate response to a request made by the Sri Lankan Government from India. Two more Indian ships carrying special assistance reached the island yesterday and the day before yesterday. India has emphasized that it is prepared to provide support need...

The ITN Sahana Kendraya has been established with the intention of becoming a strength to the people impacted as a result of the adverse weather situation. The ITN Sahana Kendraya has established several centres for the collection of donations which are being handed over by people of all walks of life. The Independent Television Netwo...

Though implied that Mrs. Top of the World crown was clinched by Oshadhi ... it was Barbara who really won it! Tele-actress Oshadhi Hewamadduma gave a description yesterday across her Facebook Page that she achieved victory from among married participants at the beauty queen contest held in Lativia; but it has now been revealed that she...

The Mahanayake Theras have appealed to Buddhist devotees to spend part of the funds earmarked for the Poson festival for the support of welfare of the disaster-affected families. The Mahanayakes have made this appeal issuing a joint statement. They have also made an appeal calling on the people to do whatever they could do ...

Tomorrow is World No Tobacco Day. The first flag of the World No Tobacco Day programme planned to mark the occasion was pinned on President Maithripala Sirisena. The event was held at the President’s Office. The programme is being organized by the Samurdhi Development Department. “Tobacco – a Threat to Development” is this year’s the...

Minister Lakshman Kiriella has said that the hostel issue of all Universities will be settled by next year. The Minister said that the Government is especially interested in the development of Universities and also the facilities of students. The students allowance was increased after the new Government assumed office in addition to increasing the Mahapo...

A special contact number has been introduced to systematize the distribution of fuel in areas affected by the disaster. It is 077 50 30 222. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the Ceylon Petroleum Terminal Storage Complex have called on the people to inform any shortage of fuel or a distribution issue in disaster struck ar...

The fourth song of Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput’s upcoming film Raabta was unveiled by the makers of the movie. The song titled Main Tera Boyfriend will surely make you put on your dancing shoes. The foot-tapping number has been voiced by Arijit Singh and Neha Kakkar. The music of the song has be...

Pregnant mother delivers baby inside Air Force helicopter during rescue operations -- still birth baby During rescue operations of victims conducted by Air Force a heart-patient in a serious condition and a pregnant mother within Kalawana - Ratnapura area were airlifted to hospital and in the process the said mother had delivered a baby...

The Airport Customs have confiscated cigarettes worth three million rupees that were smuggled into the island. Deputy Director of Airport Customs, Parakrama Basnayake stated the cigarettes had been packed in 300 cartons. He pointed out that the illegal items reached the Katunayake International Airport in the wee hours of today, aboard two aircrafts travelling fr...

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force which was carrying out rescue and search operations force-landed in Baddegama, Galle this morning. SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Gihan Senaviratne said no casualties were reported in the accident. He said all crew members on board the helicopter were safe. The Mi-17 had lost control when descendi...

China says it will extend assistance worth 2.2 million rupees for the Sri Lankans impacted by floods and landslides. Also the International Red Cross has come forward to provide 100 thousand US Dollars as assistance. The assistance planned to be given by China has been published in the website of the Chinese Embassy in S...

The granting of relief to the people affected by the adverse weather conditions is being continuously carried out. Several Parliamentarians visited the impacted areas and made inquiries into the relief that is being granted. Minister Duminda Dissanayake visited the Kamburupitiya area and made inquiries into the assistance that is being given to the affected familie...

Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has said that the sluice gates of Reservoirs affiliated to power plants coming under the purview of the Ceylon Electricity Board will not be opened despite the prevalence of the rain. The Minister made this reference briefing the media over the disastrous situation in the Kegalla District. The water level of Maoussakell...

The second song of Rajkummar Rao and Shruti Haasan’s upcoming film Behen Hogi Teri was released by the makers of the film. The melodious song, titled Teri Yaadon Mein has been voiced by Yasser Desai, Pawni Pandey and Yash Narvekar. The beautiful lyrics of the song have been penned by Yash Narvekar and Amit Dhanan...

Manchester United has beaten off a very young Ajax side in Stockholm to be crowned Europa League champions. The Dutch side seemed to struggle to get into the game, and in the 18th minute the Red Devils capitalised on a chance to take an early lead. French midfielder Paul Pogba’s left-footed strike from 25 yar...

Reports from Bermuda say the start of the America’s Cup could be delayed on Friday due to strong winds. Organisers say gusts could reach more than 30 knots, higher than what is allowed. Hoping to win the right to challenge Oracle Team USA are crews representing the UK, France, Japan, New Zealand and Sweden. T...

President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the related sectors to launch an immediate programme to provide the relief needed for the people impacted by the inclement weather situation. Also a special discussion chaired by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was held at Temple Trees. It was with respect to the granting of relief to t...

Heavy rains lashing for a third day on today with over 100 mm rainfalls and gusting winds have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, impacting a large number of families. Floods and landslides have already claimed around 80 lives, while some are reported missing. Disaster Management officials claimed that around many are impact...

The Disaster Management Centre has introduced three special contact numbers to inform any sudden disastrous situation. They are 0112 13 62 26 / 0112 13 61 36 & 0773 95 79 00. In the meantime the Department of Meteorology has forecast continued rain. It has warned that the wind speed from Batticaloa to Trincomalee alo...

Oshadhi Hewamadduma ... crowned Mrs. Top Tele-actress Mrs. Oshadi Hewamadduma who took part in 'Mrs. Top of the World' beauty queen contest from Sri Lanka with the contest being held in Latvia last 28th, was able to clinch the crown. Expenses for this competition where the contestant had to apply after paying for it was expended by her...

Prime Minister has gone to America on 27th morning on personal visit Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasingha has left for America on a two weeks tour last Saturday (27) morning as arranged previously. As by that date the country was faced with a serious condition of floods, he had set off after a special discussion with District Secretaries,...

Helicopter crashes at Galle - Beddegama An MI 17 helicopter belonging to the Air Force carrying amenities to victims suffering from inclement weather conditions has crashed in Inimankada area in Beddegama. On an inquiry made by media, Media Spokesman for the Air Force, Group Captain Gihan Seneviratna confirmed the incident. He further mentioned...

4 members of same family die automatically when enjoying electricity through generator because of power-cut for floods As a result of the flood situation prevalent in Morawaka recently there had been a power-cut in Rotumba village too in the vicinity and it was announced that power would remain disconnected until such time disaster situations...

Swarnavahini announcer loses temper over question asked about conducting Live Chart Show The answer given by the announcer to a question posed by a female during a live programme by the name of 'Top ten super hits' broadcast over Swarnavahini Channel this morning (27) has by now caused some dialogue within social circles. The question...

Death toll rises upto 122 -- surrounding areas of Nilwala Ganga still exposed to risk -- several Southern Expressway roads closed for traffic The death toll of persons who died as a result of floods and landslides has risen upto 122 by today (28). The number missing has been estimated to be about 100. Deputy Director of Disaster Management...

Situation of great flood of Nilwala Ganga overflowing, by Sunday afternoon (video) A similar situation as the disaster which struck Colombo with Kelani Ganga overflowing in 2016 has been repeated by now with Matara and its environs encountering a situation with Nilwala Ganga overflowing. The phenomenon of 'big floods' is still prevalent...

Reaches 6.4 level ... but recedes -- risk of "big floods" of Kelani Ganga blows away Director of Hydrology Mrs. Prema Hettiaarachchi informs that the 'big floods' risk of Kelani Ganga overflooding has not occured though Irrigation Department had issued a warning about such a situation last afternoon. During the course of a news briefing...

Brigadier who issued orders to Army at Rathupassala incident ... remanded! Brigadier Anura Deshapriya Goonawardena who is alleged to have ordered to fire at the protest launched in 2013 by people in Rathupassala in the town of Weliweriya demanding drinking water was yesterday taken into custody by the CID under charges of murder of 3 persons,...

Impending risk of Kelani Ganga overflowing once again and risks of accidents in Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Kalutara from rains -- 8 deaths with several persons missing Several incidents of mishaps were reported as a result of heavy showers experienced yesterday in most parts of the country including Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Kalutara...