The Sri Lanka Navy is continuing its relief operation s in the Tricomalee and Polonnaruwa districts affected by flooding.
The Navy has stepped up relief efforts in flood-ravaged Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts following inclement weather, deploying teams to meet the daily needs of affected communities since 31st December 2023.
Overflowing waters from the Mahaweli River have inundated areas such as Kinniya Mailapanchaveli, Lankapatuna, and Sungawila, in the Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts leaving residents stranded and facing shortages of essential supplies.
In response, the Navy today (04th January 2024) mobilized 08 teams comprising personnel from the Rapid Action Boat Squadron, Special Boat Squadron, and Navy Marines to lead the crucial transport facilities by small boats.
Since December 31 to this day (04th January) the Navy has successfully transferred 1408 flood victims in the Trincomalee and Polonnaruwa districts.
Moreover, the Navy is ready to send out additional relief teams whenever the need arises, the Navy said.
The Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne to announced to the Parliament regarding the vacant seat created in Parliament due to the resignation of Mohamed Sali Naleem from his position as a Member of Parliament.
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