Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Last Updated : 2024-03-29 17:03:00
By Piyumi Fonseka
It was reported that two Sri Lankans have been injured after the massive explosion rocked Lebanese capital Beirut, Tuesday, Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon said.
“As a result of the sudden explosion, minor damages were caused to the Sri Lankan Embassy premises in Beirut and the residences of the Embassy officials. However, they have not sustained any injury, it said.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Lebanon Shani Karunarathne said that the embassy staff are currently in touch with Sri Lankan community and the Lebanese government authorities are yet to confirm about any casualty among Sri Lankans who are working there.
There are approximately 25,000 Sri Lankans employed in Lebanon and the Sri Lanka Embassy continues to maintain 24-hour hotlines, which are open for queries and the embassy can be contacted on Tel: +961 5769585 and Email: slemb.beirut@mfa.gov.lk
Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.
Reply To:
Name - Reply Comment
Though the Government imposed VAT (Value Added Tax) on vegetables and other e
Saving energy has become more of a responsibility than a habit in today’s c
In the coming days, Muslims across the world will welcome the Holy Month of R
As of February 2024, Sri Lanka lost another 38 elephants as a result of the H
1 hours ago - 0 - 595
28 Mar 2024