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Swearing-in of 04 State Minister posts and 03 Deputy Minister posts

Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana found from Mexico

the theme of it was 'How to reduce damage to infra-structure in natural disasters and to minimise economic damage'. Whatever it is, after conclusion of his speech, there were heavy showers accompanied with floods in Sri Lanka. But he had not thought of returning to Sri Lanka. He had given instructions to Deputy Minister of Disaster Management Dunesh Gankanda in Sri Lanka from Cancun City in Mexico to look into the disaster situation. The Minister who proceeded to New York in America last 29th had from there come to Dubai and is expected to come to Sri Lanka today 31st.  Photograph showing the Minister seated at the conference, from below

Swarnavahini Live Chart Show goes on non-stop -- changes made in dialogue -- Rahul still 'on his feet'

A big talk went round internet last week because of an aggressive remark made by a certain announcer of Swarnavahini as response to a call by a listener to the effect that it is not suitable to conduct a Live Chart Show at a time when incidents of a sorrowful nature are being reported because of a situation of disaster in the country.

Though various people published requests asking that programmes of this type be temporarily stopped, Swarnavahini has still not acceded to their pleas as such to temporarily curtail such programmes. The Live Chart Show which is broadcast on Tuesday and day-before-yesterday Monday in the evenings was presented as usual by this channel. However, this programme which was presented this week had taken a different 'facelift' this time in contrary to the one presented earlier in an entertainment mood by Kavindya - Rahul. In addition the aid given and the victims concerned were continuously spoken of about with songs being broadcast in the process.

Whatever it is, no action has been taken by the channel over the referred to programme of Kavindya - Rahul which incident created some uproar recently and it was broadcast even yesterday beforehand that the two of them would be handling the programme next week too. In any case it has been detected that some private channels have temporarily suspended programmes of like- nature by now. Certain channels have been noted to have broadcast old recorded programmes as a substitute at those relevant times. How Live Chart Show talk took a different turn at yesterday's programme can be seen, below

The ITN Sahana Kendraya has been mooted with the aim of becoming the strength to our own citizens who are struck by the disaster. Several Centres of the Sahana Kendraya have been established and is happy to note that people of all walks of life who have a feeling towards the affected families, are thronging

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The Road Development Authority says that all roads damaged due to the disaster will be brought to normality soon. These services can be obtained by giving information of roads in any area affected by the disaster on contact number 1968. The Road Development Authority says that this service is operative round the clock. The Road

The third Indian vessel carrying special assistance arrived in the island today. This is in immediate response to a request made by the Sri Lankan Government from India. Two more Indian ships carrying special assistance reached the island yesterday and the day before yesterday. India has emphasized that it is prepared to provide support needed

The ITN Sahana Kendraya has been established with the intention of becoming a strength to the people impacted as a result of the adverse weather situation. The ITN Sahana Kendraya has established several centres for the collection of donations which are being handed over by people of all walks of life. The Independent Television Network

Though implied that Mrs. Top of the World crown was clinched by Oshadhi ... it was Barbara who really won it!

that contest by 'People's Voice', Oshadhi had been successful in winning just one event (one title) only. (As a result that crown went in her favour).

The Mahanayake Theras have appealed to Buddhist devotees to spend part of the funds earmarked for the Poson festival for the support of welfare of the disaster-affected families. The Mahanayakes have made this appeal issuing a joint statement. They have also made an appeal calling on the people to do whatever they could do to

Tomorrow is World No Tobacco Day. The first flag of the World No Tobacco Day programme planned to mark the occasion was pinned on President Maithripala Sirisena. The event was held at the President’s Office. The programme is being organized by the Samurdhi Development Department. “Tobacco – a Threat to Development” is this year’s theme

Minister Lakshman Kiriella has said that the hostel issue of all Universities will be settled by next year. The Minister said that the Government is especially interested in the development of Universities and also the facilities of students. The students allowance was increased after the new Government assumed office in addition to increasing the Mahapola

A special contact number has been introduced to systematize the distribution of fuel in areas affected by the disaster. It is 077 50 30 222. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation and the Ceylon Petroleum Terminal Storage Complex have called on the people to inform any shortage of fuel or a distribution issue in disaster struck area

The fourth song of Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput’s upcoming film Raabta was unveiled by the makers of the movie. The song titled Main Tera Boyfriend will surely make you put on your dancing shoes. The foot-tapping number has been voiced by Arijit Singh and Neha Kakkar. The music of the song has been

Pregnant mother delivers baby inside Air Force helicopter during rescue operations -- still birth baby

doctors of the hospital examined her and the baby it was found that the baby was born dead, it had been reported. As such, Director of Ratnapura Hospital, Dr. S.P.A.L. Ranaweera informed that it was a case of still birth. In any case the condition of the mother was nothing to worry about, it was learned. The dedication shown by the security personnel and others in helping the pregnant mother into the jeep and later direct her into the helicopter and to airlift her to Ratnapura Seevali Playground and subsequently to transport her to Ratnapura General Hospital by ambulance is an effort worthy of commendation.

The Airport Customs have confiscated cigarettes worth three million rupees that were smuggled into the island. Deputy Director of Airport Customs, Parakrama Basnayake stated the cigarettes had been packed in 300 cartons. He pointed out that the illegal items reached the Katunayake International Airport in the wee hours of today, aboard two aircrafts travelling from

An Mi-17 helicopter of the Sri Lanka Air Force which was carrying out rescue and search operations force-landed in Baddegama, Galle this morning. SLAF Spokesman Group Captain Gihan Senaviratne said no casualties were reported in the accident. He said all crew members on board the helicopter were safe. The Mi-17 had lost control when descending

China says it will extend assistance worth 2.2 million rupees for the Sri Lankans impacted by floods and landslides. Also the International Red Cross has come forward to provide 100 thousand US Dollars as assistance. The assistance planned to be given by China has been published in the website of the Chinese Embassy in Sri

The granting of relief to the people affected by the adverse weather conditions is being continuously carried out. Several Parliamentarians visited the impacted areas and made inquiries into the relief that is being granted. Minister Duminda Dissanayake visited the Kamburupitiya area and made inquiries into the assistance that is being given to the affected families.

Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has said that the sluice gates of Reservoirs affiliated to power plants coming under the purview of the Ceylon Electricity Board will not be opened despite the prevalence of the rain. The Minister made this reference briefing the media over the disastrous situation in the Kegalla District. The water level of Maoussakelle,

The second song of Rajkummar Rao and Shruti Haasan’s upcoming film Behen Hogi Teri was released by the makers of the film. The melodious song, titled Teri Yaadon Mein has been voiced by Yasser Desai, Pawni Pandey and Yash Narvekar. The beautiful lyrics of the song have been penned by Yash Narvekar and Amit Dhanani.

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Reports from Bermuda say the start of the America’s Cup could be delayed on Friday due to strong winds. Organisers say gusts could reach more than 30 knots, higher than what is allowed. Hoping to win the right to challenge Oracle Team USA are crews representing the UK, France, Japan, New Zealand and Sweden. The

President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the related sectors to launch an immediate programme to provide the relief needed for the people impacted by the inclement weather situation. Also a special discussion chaired by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was held at Temple Trees. It was with respect to the granting of relief to the

Heavy rains lashing for a third day on today with over 100 mm rainfalls and gusting winds have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country, impacting a large number of families. Floods and landslides have already claimed around 80 lives, while some are reported missing. Disaster Management officials claimed that around many are impacted

The Disaster Management Centre has introduced three special contact numbers to inform any sudden disastrous situation. They are 0112 13 62 26 / 0112 13 61 36 & 0773 95 79 00. In the meantime the Department of Meteorology has forecast continued rain. It has warned that the wind speed from Batticaloa to Trincomalee along

Oshadhi Hewamadduma ... crowned Mrs. Top

Prime Minister has gone to America on 27th morning on personal visit

but a personal tour. In fact he had left the country by already having reserving a date for purposes of medical treatment in America. Whatever it is, what he has mentioned at a meeting to his party members the week before the onset of floods in their presence was that under excessive fatiguing conditions he would be going to America to take some rest.  The note left behind by the Prime Minister on his Facebook Account, from below

Helicopter crashes at Galle - Beddegama

4 members of same family die automatically when enjoying electricity through generator because of power-cut for floods

purchased fuel and activated a generator in the house and proceeded to attend to their daily activities have faced an unanticipated accident.

Swarnavahini announcer loses temper over question asked about conducting Live Chart Show

justified or not. When room was not left for the question to be asked and finished with those handling operations blocking it, the new announcer Rahul responded saying that there are two sides to the question and that just because some disaster takes place other media networks too do not refrain from conducting their programmes and that Swarnavahini also conducts those programmes. He further continued by retorting that "if there happens to be an issue in the country would you wait without eating rice" which then was his antagonistic proverbial response. Later when finishing his reply he had finished saying "Don't make me lose my temper!" thus swallowing other comments which came to his mind.

Death toll rises upto 122 -- surrounding areas of Nilwala Ganga still exposed to risk -- several Southern Expressway roads closed for traffic

such circumstances residents in adjoining areas have been cautioned to reach safety locations. Because of the risk of banks of Nilwala Ganga giving way, residents of a number of regions in Matara were evacuated last night (27) itself from those areas. On a query posed about this condition this morning (28) officers of Disaster Management Centre of Matara said that the risk of the dam of Nilwala Ganga is still seen as a threat. Though operations have commenced to remove soil at the river-mouth where Nilwala Ganga falls into the sea, it has not turned out to be a feasible strategy as such because the water is subsiding at a very slow speed. As water is observed as leaking from various points from Baddegama Dam, people have been cautioned to exercise vigilance. Activities related to repairs of spots where leakages are observed have commenced with the support of the Sri Lankan Navy.

Situation of great flood of Nilwala Ganga overflowing, by Sunday afternoon (video)

situation will ease. The situation there as it stands this afternoon Sunday 26th was explained by Matara District Secretary as follows and the video carrying related pictures of the disaster, from below

Reaches 6.4 level ... but recedes -- risk of "big floods" of Kelani Ganga blows away

was receding during nighttime. Thus this morning (27) she has informed that the 'big floods' situation is tending to drift away. As such, it appears that there would not be a damage similar to that which took place in the year 2016. value of 5.3 happened to exceed 7, a 'big floods' situation was bound to occur. Though that value was reported to be at a value of 6.4 at approximately 10 in the night, there were signs that the said value was receding during nighttime. Thus this morning (27) she has informed that the 'big floods' situation is tending to drift away. As such, it appears that there would not be a damage similar to that which took place in the year 2016. However this situation may take a different turn depending on the rainfall in the next few days.

Brigadier who issued orders to Army at Rathupassala incident ... remanded!

month.

Impending risk of Kelani Ganga overflowing once again and risks of accidents in Ratnapura, Galle, Matara and Kalutara from rains -- 8 deaths with several persons missing

that at the time of the landslide there had been several people at that spot. After rescue teams had approached the place with difficulty it was reported this morning that 6 persons had died and that 4 were missing. 2 females have died in Heiyantuduwa, Sapugaskanda area with a wall of a height of 20 feet associated with an earthslip falling on top of a house. In the meantime, one person has been washed away by a torrent of water in Kahawatta, Beliatta. Padukka in Colombo District was covered by water, it was reported.