Due To A Landslide Threat 35 Families Removed From Hemmathagama Area In Mawanella

Due to a landslide threat 35 families residing in hemmathagama at mawanella(in central province) have been removed  from their houses today(25) by the authorities it has been reported..

These families were removed according to the instructions issued by national building research organization.

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A possibility Of Landslides In Five Distrcits If The Bad Weather Continues

There's a possibility of landslides in five districts of the island if the current bad weather condition is prevailing in next 24 hours according to authorities.

Accordingly landslides are expected to be occurred at Kandy,Ratnapura,Kegalle,Nuwara Eliya and Kalutra Districts .

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Nearly 70,000 School Children In Western Province Affected From Floods

Nearly 70,000 school children in Western Province have been affected due to floods according to Western Provincial Education Ministry.

Out of    the 11 educational zones in the province students in 8 zones are being affected due to floods the ministry has stated.

The majority of the affected school children are in kelaniya educational zone numbering 31,868.
10,994 school children of sri jayawardenapura educational zone and 6882 children of Colombo educational zone too affected due to floods it has been reported.

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Government To Grant Money For Persons Whose Properties Damged Due To Recent Natural Disasters

Government has decided to acquire Rs.10 billion through an insurance scheme  to provide money for those whose properties were completely or partially damaged due to the recent floods and landslides.

Accordingly the government is due to provide Rs.100,000 to Rs.2.5 million for those families whose properties were damaged completely or partially.

To receive the grant those whose properties were damaged are being requested to register with relevant grama seva niladharis(village officers) in their areas.

President To Leave Japan Today (25)To Participate G-7 Summit

President Maithripala Srisena is due to leave for Japan today(25) to participate the G-7 Summit of the industrial powers to be held in ise-shima,Japan from 26th to 27th of May as an outreach partner.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has officially invited the Sri Lankan President to participate the summit attended by heads of seven industrial countries the United States,Japan,United  Kingdom,Germany,France,Italy and Canada.

The G-7 Summit of this year will be focused on to share the values of democracy,human rights and rules of law by pointing out the best way foe peace and prosperity.The summit will also focused on  global trade and economy,climate change and energy,foreign policy,quality infrastructure and development,health and women and development.

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A 26 Year Old Ukranian National Was Trampled To Death By A Wild Elephant

A 26 year old Ukrainian National was trampled to death by a Wild Elephant at Habarana-Sigiriya Road yesterday(24) evening it has been reported.

The deceased has met with the incident while traveling from a Motor Bicycle with his wife.The injured wife of the Ukranian National was admitted to the Habarana Hospital for treatment.