Toddler dies after choking on piece of carrot

A tragic incident where a toddler had died after choking on a piece of carrot has been reported from the Saliyawewa area. 

The deceased, Saveen Dulsanda, is a one-and-half-year-old boy, Ada Derana reporter said.

The incident has taken place while the child’s mother was cooking, and his four-year-old sister, unaware of the potential danger, had fed h...

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Health trade unions launch strike at Central Province hospitals

A collective health sector trade unions have launched a token strike at all hospitals in the Central Province today (13) over their demands including an increase in allowances.

Accordingly, the Co-Convenor of the Health Trade Union Alliance Ravi Kumudesh stated the strike will be expanded to other provinces as well starting from May 22, if their...

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US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu embarks on visit to Sri Lanka

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, has commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka today (13). 

Accordingly, he is set to engage with officials from across the political spectrum and civil society to deepen the United States’ partnership with Sri Lanka.

Mr. Donald Lu’s Sri Lanka visit came as part of his b...

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15 Sri Lankan fishermen detained in Myanmar prisons repatriated

Fifteen Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained in Myanmar prisons, have been released and repatriated to Sri Lanka. They arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (11), Ada Derana reporter said.

The fishermen in question had been arrested by Myanmar Coast Guard personnel, while adrift at seas off Myanmar...

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Five Sri Lankans detained in Latvia for assisting illegal migrants

Five Sri Lankans have been detained by the State Border Guards of the Republic of Latvia for allegedly transporting persons who illegally crossed the state border on Wednesday (08).

In Augšdaugava Municipality in Latvia, Border guards have stopped a Peugeot 307 driven by a citizen of Sri Lanka and another citizen of Sri Lanka, both with valid...

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US Ambassador nominee pledges to support marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation in Sri Lanka

The U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee for Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Elizabeth K. Horst, says that if confirmed she will support members of marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation, and transparency and justice in Sri Lanka.

“I will support members of marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation, and t...

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