The Hakgala Botanical Garden has reopened to the public after being closed due to the effects of cyclone Ditwah.
The green light for reopening the park was given by the National Building Research Organization and the Disaster Management Centre,the Ministry of Environment said.
Sections of the garden where dangerous spots had been identified are restricted for the time being with warning signs.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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