The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has said that it would provide compensation for houses which have been damaged as a result of the inclement weather in the country.
According to the DMC, 150 houses have suffered damages in Vavuniya so far while the figures in Colombo and Monaragala stood at 112 and 18 respectively.
Meanwhile, the disaster management body also advised the people to take precaution during the next few days since wind speeds may clock upto 80 kmph during the evenings.
The country is experiencing heavy rainfall due to the South-West Monsoon, the Meteorological Department said.
(DW)
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to change the wording “exceeding six years” in paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution to “exceeding five years” with reference to the President’s tenure.
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