A contingent of over 200 Army troops is involved in Dengue prevention activities in the Eastern region, Defence Authorities said. Troops are engaged in conducting preventive measures including destroying possible mosquito breeding places especially in Kinniya, Trincomalee where most fatality cases are reported, at the request of the Ministry of Health, Special Presidential Task Force on Dengue and local health officials.
A sudden outbreak of the deadly Dengue disease has claimed many lives including those of little children in the region. Troops of 22, 23 and 24 Divisions under Security Force Headquarters - East are carrying out preventive measures in vulnerable areas in Kinniya, Trincomalee, Uppuweli, Batticaloa and Kalmunai to stop the spread of this deadly disease which has reached epidemic proportions. Public awareness programmes are also conducted by the troops to educate the public of the disease and preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of the disease among the communities.
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.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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