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The official death toll from the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is now estimated to be 4590 at mid-day Monday, but missing persons are put at twice that
The official death toll from the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is now estimated to be 4,590 at mid-day Monday, but missing persons are put at twice that.The official death toll from the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is now estimated to be 4,590 at mid-day Monday, but missing persons are put at twice that. […]
With authorities still focused on disaster relief, the economic costs of the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is yet to be measured in a meaningful way, but tourism and fisheries are the hardest hit
With authorities still focused on disaster relief, the economic costs of the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is yet to be measured in a meaningful way, but tourism and fisheries are the hardest hit.With authorities still focused on disaster relief, the economic costs of the tidal wave in Sri Lanka is yet to be measured […]
Local authorities have started mass burials of tsunami victims in Southern Sri Lanka which are piling up unclaimed in hospital in coastal areas as the death toll continues to mount
Local authorities have started mass burials of tsunami victims in Southern Sri Lanka which are piling up unclaimed in hospital in coastal areas as the death toll continues to mount.Local authorities have started mass burials of tsunami victims in Southern Sri Lanka which are piling up unclaimed in hospital in coastal areas as the death […]
Opposition UNP will work with the Govenment to emerge from the disaster
Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party has pledged support to the government and expressed confidence that the country can emerge from the disaster by remaining resolute and moving forward with the support of the international community.Sri Lanka’s opposition United National Party has pledged support to the government and expressed confidence that the country can emerge […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has put together a top level team to assess the economic impact following a tidal wave that left over 14,000 dead and displaced millions of people
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has put together a top level team to assess the economic impact following a tidal wave that left over 14,000 dead and displaced millions of people.Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has put together a top level team to assess the economic impact following a tidal wave that left over 14,000 dead and […]
Five Indian naval warships on way to Sri Lanka with relief supplies and rescue gear
Indian news wire reports that five naval warships loaded with relief supplies have left for Sri Lanka as Indian Air Force despatched three AN-32 transport aircrafts carrying relief and medical supplies to earthquake and tidal wave devastated Andaman and Nicobar islands. Indian news wire reports that five naval warships loaded with relief supplies have left […]
Government gives Sri Lankans money to bury their dead
The government says it will give Rs10,000 for the burial of every local person killed by the tidal wave on Sunday.The government says it will give Rs10,000 for the burial of every local person killed by the tidal wave on Sunday. “We are giving Rs 10,000 for each body so that they can be buried […]
Tidal wave hit Sri Lanka, could count on Western Province to drive economic recovery
The tidal wave that hit Sri Lanka Sunday has ravaged the economies of several coastal provinces though the overall impact on the economy may be mitigated as the Western Province, which accounts for half the nation’s GDP has been spared. District
Images taken after Sunday’s tidal wave
Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the tsunami that swept nations bordering the Indian Ocean on Sunday. LBO Cameras captured some scenes in the aftermath of the tidal wave that has so far killed over 4500. Sri Lanka has so far reported the highest loss of life from the […]
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Palitha Silva Gunawardana are among the missing in the aftermath of Sunday’s tidal wave.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Palitha Silva Gunawardana are among the missing in the aftermath of Sunday’s tidal wave. The SEC chief was reportedly holidaying with his wife near the Yala National Park […]
SEC Chief among the missing after Sunday’s tsunami
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Palitha Silva Gunawardana are among the missing in the aftermath of Sunday’s tidal wave.Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director General Palitha Silva Gunawardana are among the missing in the aftermath of Sunday’s tidal wave. The SEC chief was reportedly holidaying with his wife near the Yala National Park […]
Tidal Waves Seen Hurting Sri Lanka Economy In Short Term
The worst tidal waves to batter Sri Lanka in living memory are unlikely to have a long-term impact on the island’s economy, analysts and officials said Sunday.The worst tidal waves to batter Sri Lanka in living memory are unlikely to have a long-term impact on the island’s economy, analysts and officials said Sunday. The tidal […]