Political & Current Affairs
May
Deadline to accept G.C.E. (O/L) application extended
The deadline to accept applications for the G.C.E. (O/L) examination - 2017 has been extended until 15th June on the instructions of the Education Minister Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam due to the adverse weather condition.
May
Chinese government announced to donate emergency humanitarian disaster relief goods worth a total amount of RMB 15 million (about 2.2 million US dollars) to Sri Lankan people who were affected by floods and landslides, China Radio International (CRI) said.
May
The landslide warning announced due to the adverse weather condition has been extended for the next 24 hours, National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says.
May
Sri Lanka Air Force continues to provide assistance to flood victims, who are affected by the prevailing inclement weather conditions in the country, states SLAF media.
May
Second Indian ship with relief goods arrive Featured
INS Shardul, the second Indian cargo ship with relief goods for the flood victims arrived at the port of Colombo this evening (28th May).
May
Floods affect transportation in several areas
Several main roads and areas in following Police Divisions have been inundated and the transportation has been halted, police said.
May
Indian Naval persons assist rescue and relief operation
Naval personal of INS ‘Kirch’ together with the Sri Lanka Navy, engaged in rescue and relief efforts to assist the people affected by flash floods.
May
Three persons have died while one person is injured in the Gampaha district, Distrcit Secretary Sunil Jayalath said.
May
Nine persons have died while 10 persons are missing in the Galle district, the District Disaster Mangement Center said.
May
People in Ahangama, Habaraduwa, Akmimana, Bope, Poddala, and Rathgama are requested to collect water as the water supply in those areas might be interrupted within the next few hours.
