The Singaporean government today (Jan 24) agreed to provide technical assistance in curbing the smuggling of narcotics in Sri Lanka.
This was announced during a meeting with the Singaporean Minister of Social and Family Development, the Deputy Minister of National Development, Desmond Lee, and several other state officials involved in dealing with the prevention of drugs in Singapore.
The meeting took place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel today.
During the meeting President Maithripala Sirisena had requested for assistance to curb the usage of narcotics in Sri Lanka following which the officials had expresses willingness to pledge their support in this regard.
The Cyclonic Storm “Ditwah” moved further north from Trincomalee today evening leaving a trail of destruction including more than 90 deaths, over 100 missing and tens of thousands displaced, officials said.
A third rescue attempt to save 28 people trapped on the rooftop of a farm building in Vithikuliya, Nikaweratiya, has failed due to the dangerous water surge from the Deduru Oya.
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