Katana MoH faces scrutiny as Avenra Garden hit by food poisoning claims Two separate cases of suspected food poisoning have been reported last week at the well-known ‘Avenra Garden’ hotel in Negombo, the ‘Meepura’ website has reported. The first incident…
AFTER VEHICULAR COLLISION FORMER SPEAKER ASHOKA RANWALA ARRESTED
Former Speaker Asoka Ranwala arrested Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala has been arrested following a vehicular collision that occurred last night (11)
URGENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS AND FISHERS URGED BY FAO AFTER CYCLONE ‘DITWAH”
FAO urges urgent support for farmers and fishers after Cyclone Ditwah FAO urges urgent support for farmers and fishers after Cyclone Ditwah The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called for immediate assistance to smallholder farmers and fishers severely affected…
OWING TO SEVERE INCLEMENT WEATHER DESTROYS OVER 5700 HOUSES AND 20813 PARTIALLY DESTROYED-DMC
Over 5,700 houses destroyed in severe weather More than 5,700 houses have been completely destroyed by the recent severe weather, according to the Disaster Management Centre(DMC). Kandy is the worst-affected district, with 1,568 houses destroyed and 14,111 partially damaged, followed…
FOLLOWING MASS PROTESTS BULGARIAN GOVERNMENT GIVES WAY
Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests – Bulgaria’s government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation of his cabinet in a televised statement…
OFFICIALS OF NATIONAL BUILDING RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ADVISE TO AVOID TRIPS AND PICNICS
Avoid trips and picnics due to dangerous weather: NBRO – Senior Geologist at the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), Dr. Wasantha Senadheera, warned the public to avoid trips and picnics as the country remains in a dangerous situation due to…
IN ‘RATAMA EKATA” PROGRAM 997 ARRESTED BY POLICE
997 arrested in ‘Ratama Ekata’ operation – Nearly 1,000 anti-drug operations were conducted across the country yesterday under the ‘Ratam Ekata’ nationwide crackdown, police said.According to police, 997 suspects were arrested in the coordinated raids, while 13 others were referred…
FOLLOWING ACCIDENT ALCOHOL TEST ORDERED FOR ASHOKA RANWALA
Police request for Ashoka Ranwala’s alcohol test following accident – Police said today that medical reports for the drivers, including former Speaker and MP Ashoka Ranwala, involved in the accident in Sapugaskanda last night, have been requested to determine whether…
NUTRITION ALLOWANCE OF RUPEES FIVE THOUSAND FOR PREGNANT MUMS
Rs. 5,000 one-time nutrition allowance for pregnant mothers – In view of the prevailing disaster situation and the upcoming festive season, arrangements have been made to provide a nutrition allowance of Rs. 5,000 to pregnant mothers, the Ministry of Women…
RED TAPE CUT BY INDIA FOR VISAS TO CHINESE PROFESSIONALS TO BOOST TIES
India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties – India has cut red tape to speed business visas for Chinese professionals, two officials said, a major step to boost ties between the Asian giants and…
