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Daily donations continue to be received for the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Sriyani Dress Point has made a financial contribution of Rs. 20 million to the fund.
India has strengthened its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, providing critical air assets, emergency supplies, engineering equipment and medical aid to bolster national rescue and recovery operations.
The Government extends gratitude to the Tri-Forces, the Police, public officers, volunteer organisations, the public, and all foreign nations who have dedicated themselves to supporting the affected people. - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Cabinet approval has been granted to establish the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, aimed at rebuilding the country following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’, one of the worst natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s recent history. The Fund is to be established as a statutory fund under the Presidential Secretariat and its Management Committee will comprise representatives from both the public and private sectors.
Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre, Jayatissa Munasinghe
Cyclone Ditva has caused widespread damage across the country. According to the Disaster Management Center, 833,985 people from 234,503 families have been affected as of 6.00 am today (30). A total of 159 deaths have been reported, and 203 people are still missing.
Sri Lanka Police has released the telephone numbers of the operation rooms of 47 police stations across the island. The press release is given below.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured Sri Lanka of India’s unwavering support during times of disaster, reaffirming the country’s commitment under the Neighbourhood First Policy and Ocean Vision.
President instructs ‘A Nation United’ National Steering Council
President directs Ministry of Justice to formulate new laws aimed at the swift disposal of seized dangerous drugs.
A low-pressure area has formed over South Andaman Sea area. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over South-east Bay of Bengal today (24).
Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to continue further during the next few days.
The students of the Faculty of Law of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Malabe, were given the opportunity to participate in the ‘Vision’ programme organised by the Presidential Secretariat, today (21).
This programme is implemented for students jointly by the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Communication of the Parliament.
In parallel with this programme, a valuable donation of saplings was made to the institute as a symbolic gesture highlighting the importance of environmental conservation.
Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Mr. Roshan Gamage, Lecturer of the Faculty of Law of the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), Mr. Gimhan Sooriyabandara and Major Nadeeka Dangolla, Assistant Director of the Tri-Forces Coordination Unit at the Presidential Secretariat participated at the event.
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