United Nations General Secretary requests Sri Lanka Government to grant other than food, essential items to Vanni.
[Saturday October 25 2008 12:31:01 PM GMT]
United Nations General Secretary Paan Kee Moon has appealed to the Sri Lanka government to provide essential items other than food to the public in Vanni.
Hence the government is initiating to proceed with the request. Eventhough food is dispatched to vanni by containers, the basic requirements such as Tents and other facilities are in much need, hence a worst condition is prevailing, was stated by Paan Kee Moon, and requested Sri Lanka government to send emergency requirements to Vanni. Recently the United Nations "Okza" movement visited Vanni, and reported to General Secretary of United Nations that the displaced people s living conditions are in a worst condition, hence this request was made the General Secretary to Sri Lanka government was stated.Precaution to safe guard Sri Lanka Parliament from floods. A parliament working committee is appointed to protect the Sri Lanka parliament from the floods, due to the present severe rain. It is feared that if the Diyawanna Oya, which is near the Parliament, over flows, there is possibility of Sri Lanka parliament getting affected was stated.Many incidents have occurred, Parliament being affected due to floods, but actions was not taken to obstruct this situation was stated.
