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SLFP to present 15-point programme to President
By Chaminda Silva
SLFP General Secretary and State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday said that his party would present a 15-point programme to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa during the meeting with him scheduled to be held tomorrow.
The 15-point programme containing proposed solutions for the current crises in the country had been prepared by the SLFP several weeks back, the Minister said.
Minister Jayasekera said that senior SLFP members, including its leader former President Maithripala Sirisena, would attend the meeting with President Rajapaksa.
SLFP National Organiser and State Minister of Solar Power Hydro and Wind Power Electricity Projects Development, Duminda Dissanayake said the SLFP would hold a special discussion with President Rajapaksa to express the stance of SLFP on the measures adopted by the government in connection with the sacking of former ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila.
State Minister Dissanayake said that their party supported the President’s efforts to strengthen the economy amidst the pandemic. He said their party was prepared to solve problems through discussions.
He said President Rajapaksa had given them an opportunity to discuss the recent proposals submitted by the SLFP regarding solutions to the current crises in the country.
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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