Galle district

Sri Lanka PM orders tight security in areas affected by violence

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the police chief to maintain tight security in the areas of the southern Galle district affected by clashes involving Buddhist and Muslim groups, a statement from his office said on Sunday.

Nov 20, 2017, 00:24 AM IST

Sri Lanka floods: Indian Navy teams deployed; death toll crosses 175

Indian Navy diving and medical teams have been deployed to assist Sri Lanka Navy operations in the flood-hit southwestern region.

May 29, 2017, 17:59 PM IST