Due to the current disaster situation more than 1,100 km of the electric fences in the Polonnaruwa Wildlife Zone were damaged, according to the Ministry of the Environment.
The Ministry said that measures have already been taken to ensure that about 200 kilometers of these electric fences are functioning at their normal capacities.
In the Polonnaruwa District, 50 kilometres of elephant fences were found completely damaged, while the ministry said that they will provide the supplies to build 10 kilometers of new electric fences within the same week.
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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