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IOC makes another donation to combat coronavirus
Lanka IOC recently handed over a large quantity of hand sanitisers to Sri Lanka Police to assist the latter in their fight against COVID-19
The consignment was handed over by Lanka IOC Managing Director Manoj Gupta to DIG Ajith Rohana. These are to be used primarily for Field Force Headquarters of Sri Lanka Police where about 2000 personnel are deployed. Commandant Field Force Headquarters SSP Chandana J. Kodituwakku was also present on the occasion.
“The Sri Lankan Police is actively engaged in supporting the health sector and other authorities to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and have an increased risk of exposure to the virus. Through this gesture, we hope to make our contribution to protect the lives of those fighting to safeguard us from this global pandemic. It is intended to help Sri Lankan police officers to reduce their risk of contracting the ‘COVID-19’ virus and to continue their duties without interruption,” said Gupta.
DIG Ajith Rohana appreciated the donation. Earlier this year, Lanka IOC contributed Rs 5 million to Covid-19 Healthcare & Social Security Fund besides contributing Rs.1 million to its associate company M/s CPSTL for distribution of hand sanitizers. Lanka IOC has also donated Peddle-Push washbasins, thermometers and masks to eight schools.
It has been reported that two Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter gunners and four Special Forces personnel have been pronounced dead after a SLAF Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this (09) morning.
There were a total of 12 armed forces personnel on board the ill-fated aircraft.
It has been reported that a Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 Helicopter has crashed into the Maduru Oya Reservoir this morning.
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Heat index is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 4.00 p.m. 08 May 2025, valid for 09 May 2025
The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
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