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A Matara health official says at least 170 people are feared dead. Adds to over 300 in Kinniyai and Muthur
A Matara health official says at least 170 people are feared dead in the tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka’s eastern and southern coastal belt.A Matara health official says at least 170 people are feared dead in the tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka’s eastern and southern coastal belt. This adds to the over 300 […]
Tidal wave death toll at 300 and rising
The Trincomale District Secretary told a local radio station that over 300 dead bodies had been recovered so far. The Trincomale District Secretary told a local radio station that over 300 dead bodies had been recovered so far. A estimated 136 bodies have been recovered in the Eastern coastal town of Kenniyai and over 200 […]
Police tell residents to stay clear of low lying areas, while water levels in Galle are on the rise again
Police warned residents around the Kelani river to stay clear of low lying areas as sea water continues to flow inland after a massive tidal waves flooded eastern and southern Sri Lanka. Police warned residents around the Kelani river to stay clear of low lying areas as sea water continues to flow inland after a […]
Regional police stations are slapping on overnight curfews to stop sightseers and looters
Regional police stations are slapping on overnight curfews, to stop sightseers from crowding disaster areas and worse yet, to prevent a wave of looting in the tidal wave ravaged areas in Sri Lanka.Regional police stations are slapping on overnight curfews, to stop sightseers from crowding disaster areas and worse yet, to prevent a wave of […]
New tremors spark fresh warnings
Sri Lankan officials are warning coastal residents to stay inland overnight after fresh tremors were reported in the Indian Ocean late Sunday. Tidal waves hit Sri Lanka during late morning local time but the new warning comes after officials of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau of Sri Lanka reported fresh quakes around 6 to […]
Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami
Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami that swept nations bordering the Indian Ocean on Sunday. Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami that swept nations bordering the Indian Ocean on Sunday. The US Geological Survey says tidal waves or tsunamis […]
‘ spurning of new offer
President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations.President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations. […]
Sri Lanka says peace closer despite Tigers’ spurning of new offer
President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations.President Chandrika Kumaratunga Saturday voiced confidence that peace was closer than ever in Sri Lanka even though Tamil Tiger rebels rejected her latest offer to revive stalled negotiations. […]
Sri Lanka in new bid to restart peace talks
Sri Lanka has made a new proposal to revive peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels amid intense pressure from foreign aid donors, officials and a press report said Tuesday.Sri Lanka has made a new proposal to revive peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels amid intense pressure from foreign aid donors, officials and a press report […]
Malnutrition spreads faster in Tiger territory: UN agency
The United Nations World Food Program Tuesday said that malnutrition was spreading at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka’s Tamil rebel-held regions with nearly one in five children suffering stunted growth.The United Nations World Food Program Tuesday said that malnutrition was spreading at an alarming rate in Sri Lanka’s Tamil rebel-held regions with nearly one […]
Plugging In
India’s National Thermal Power Corporation has put in a bid to develop a 300 MW coal power plant in Sri Lanka, Indian news wires reported today.India’s National Thermal Power Corporation has put in a bid to develop a 300 MW coal power plant in Sri Lanka, Indian news wires reported today. The proposal sent to […]
Sri Lanka and Pakistan to tie the FTA knot by end December?
The free trade agreement with Pakistan is likely to be finalised by end of December, said the Treasury Secretary on Monday.The free trade agreement with Pakistan is likely to be finalised by end of December, said the Treasury Secretary on Monday. “Hopefully over the next two weeks we can finalise the FTA with Pakistan,” said […]