<ul><li>Govt. acted in accordance with disaster management protocols: Wijepala</li></ul> Asserting that the Government acted fully in accordance with established disaster management protocols following the warning issued on 25 November, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala yesterday (13) rejected Opposition calls for a parliamentary committee.&nbsp;He emphasised that alerts issued on 12 and 18 November had not materialised into a cyclone and only pointed to the possibility of a low-pressure system or depression.&nbsp;The Minister maintained that those earlier warnings could not have warranted the same level of emergency response that was activated after the confirmed warning on 25 November.Responding to questions raised by The Sunday Morning, Wijepala said: “I do not see any necessity for appointing a separate parliamentary committee to examine disaster management structures, because this demand is politically motivated and comes at a time when the entire country recognises that we have faced floods and landslides on an unprecedented scale.”“While I cannot predict what the Government’s final position will be, my personal view is that an additional oversight body will not meaningfully improve the response to such disasters,” he added.Defending the Government against allegations of negligence, he said: “What we experienced was a natural disaster of a magnitude rarely seen in Sri Lanka. It is important to note that the alerts on 12 and 18 November ultimately did not develop into a cyclone, whereas the warning issued at 10 a.m. on 25 November proved accurate. It immediately prompted the activation of all relevant disaster response mechanisms in line with established procedures.”Wijepala further said that once the 25 November warning had been received, the Government had moved swiftly and strictly in conformity with protocol.&nbsp;He noted that the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), Irrigation Department, Police, armed forces, and other relevant agencies coordinated closely to disseminate warnings and prepare for emergency response.&nbsp;“Public announcements urging evacuation were issued at least three times. Mobile phone alerts were sent to residents in high-risk areas when rainfall exceeded critical thresholds, and Police officers were deployed on the ground to directly notify communities. The landslides began on the night of 26 November,” he pointed out.Referring to the impact on communities, the Minister said: “From what I personally observed in Nikaweratiya in the Kurunegala District, the scale of rainfall and destruction was unlike anything we have experienced in recent memory, and official data clearly shows that around 95% of the recorded fatalities were caused by landslides, with comparatively fewer deaths resulting from floods or falling trees, which indicates that greater compliance with evacuation advice in identified high-risk areas could have significantly reduced the loss of life.”He further noted that the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) had reported landslides occurring in locations not previously identified on hazard maps, underscoring the evolving and unpredictable nature of the disaster.&nbsp;Wijepala said this had exposed fundamental limitations in Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness framework, which remained largely reactive in design, and pointed out that the early warning systems currently in use were mostly acquired after the 2004 tsunami and were now in urgent need of technological upgrading.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emphasising the limits of forecasting, he said that an early warning, by its very nature, signalled that a disaster may occur and not that it would occur with certainty. “When hundreds of lives are lost within a short period, it painfully underscores the limits of forecasting and response mechanisms, especially when some residents refuse to evacuate despite repeated advisories and clear risks to their lives,” he added.Turning to political criticism, Wijepala charged that the Opposition was attempting to capitalise on this disaster for political advantage, because when the Government carried out its responsibilities properly, the Opposition struggled to find substantive grounds for criticism.&nbsp;“They instead exploit natural calamities to remain relevant, whether through calls for select committees or threats of negligence-related legal action. The President has openly challenged them to pursue legal action if they genuinely believe there is a basis for such claims. Let them try,” he challenged.Acknowledging imperfections, the Minister said: “No system or strategy is perfect and we are ordinary individuals working within the constraints of available information and resources. While forecasts predicted rainfall of between 100 and 200 millimetres, some areas recorded more than 400 millimetres. With better predictive data certain decisions might have been taken differently, but based on the information available at the time the Government did the best it could in accordance with established procedures.”&nbsp;

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An inquiry had been initiated into the conduct of a Sapugaskanda Police officer for not administering a breathalyser test or producing the suspect – National People’s Power MP Asoka Ranwala – before a Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) in accordance with standard protocol, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler confirmed yesterday (13).He said disciplinary action would be taken against the officer concerned for failing to perform his duties properly.The accident occurred late on the night of Thursday (11) in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda in the Gampaha District, when the jeep in which Ranwala was travelling collided head-on with a car.&nbsp;Police said three occupants of the car – a 25-year-old woman, her six-month-old infant, and her 55-year-old mother – had sustained injuries and had been admitted to the hospital. The infant had later been transferred to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children for specialised treatment.Ranwala had also sustained injuries in the collision and had been admitted to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL), Colombo. While he was undergoing treatment, officers from the Sapugaskanda Police had visited the hospital as part of the investigation.Explaining the sequence of events, ASP Wootler said: “Officers from the Sapugaskanda Police proceeded to the NHSL, where they observed that the individual was under medical treatment. They did not conduct a sobriety test at that time but instead requested a medical report from the attending doctor.”He added that the report had not been received yet.&nbsp;The Police Spokesperson further acknowledged that no arrangements had been made at the scene of the accident to administer a breathalyser test or to produce the suspect before a JMO.Ranwala was formally arrested on Friday (12), while he was receiving treatment at the NHSL. The Police said that he had been taken into custody on charges of dangerous driving and failing to prevent an accident.&nbsp;He was later produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court and released on cash bail of Rs. 200,000. Although he remains hospitalised, the Police confirmed that he was no longer in custody.Addressing public criticism over the absence of an immediate breathalyser test, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said established procedures had been followed and rejected allegations of preferential treatment.&nbsp;He said the protocol required the Police to conduct a breathalyser test when making an arrest, or, if the suspect had been hospitalised, to obtain a medical assessment from the hospital.“The procedure is that if the Police is making an arrest, they will have to do the breathalyser test, or if he is admitted to the hospital, then the hospital must ascertain whether he is drunk or not,” Wijepala said.&nbsp;He noted that Ranwala had been taken directly to the hospital rather than to a Police station, and that a medical report had therefore been requested. “Once the report is presented, we will determine the next steps,” he said.Wijepala insisted that Ranwala had been treated in the same manner as any other citizen and that no double standards had been applied. “Just like any other ordinary person, all steps have been taken properly. We are not playing hide-and-seek like previous governments. He has been treated as an ordinary citizen. No double standards. The law is equal to everyone,” the Minister said.He added that the arrest and court process demonstrated that the incident had not been handled as an exception. “He was arrested, produced before the courts, and bail was granted,” Wijepala said, while also cautioning against politicising road accidents.&nbsp;“This is not an exceptional incident where he has acted in a manner unbecoming of a politician. Politicians are human beings too, and accidents happen on the road. Sometimes it is unavoidable, and the law treats everyone equally.”ASP Wootler said investigations into the accident itself were ongoing, including assessments of vehicle movements and other contributing factors. Further developments are expected once the medical report is received and the internal inquiry into the Police lapse is concluded.&nbsp;

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<ul><li>Over half of priority landslide zones unmapped at 1:10,000 scale</li><li>NAO flags gaps, cites funding and manpower delays for slow mapping</li><li>Residents confused as warnings fail to specify exact high-risk locations</li></ul> Despite identifying over 84,000 houses, shops, schools, and religious buildings in high-risk landslide zones, the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has left a significant portion of high-risk areas unmapped, according to the latest National Audit Office (NAO) report.The audit revealed that of the 25,649 sq km selected for detailed mapping at a scale of 1:10,000, only 10,560 sq km had been surveyed as of the audit date. This leaves 15,089 sq km – potentially home to thousands of vulnerable structures – unassessed.The findings come against the backdrop of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread destruction in the country’s Central Province.&nbsp;Following the disaster, the NBRO faced severe criticism over the effectiveness of its landslide warnings, with residents claiming they were left confused about whether to evacuate or remain in their homes, as the alerts had failed to specify the exact high-risk locations.However, in response to the audit report, the NBRO stated that the preparation of landslide hazard zone maps at a 1:10,000 scale required extensive field data, significant financial resources, and time. Unlike the broader 1:50,000 scale maps, detailed mapping is labour-intensive.The organisation emphasised that 1:10,000 scale maps covering 10,560 sq km of the first-priority areas had already been completed, while the remaining areas were planned for mapping in the coming years.The audit also highlighted financial management concerns. Treasury allocations totalling Rs. 236,767,553 had not been utilised for the intended activities and had instead been deposited in fixed accounts as of 31 December 2024.These allocations had been intended for the landslide risk mitigation project, Sri Lanka chemical risk assessment project, resettlement programme for people living in high-risk areas with technical assistance, and the construction of office and laboratory facilities in Badulla and Kalutara.The NBRO reported that delays and late funding affected the use of allocated resources: Rs. 134 million for the landslide risk reduction project is being utilised after receiving Rs. 100 million post-August 2024, with several contracts completed or nearing completion, while Rs. 19 million for the resettlement project has seen slow spending due to implementation delays.&nbsp;Construction of district offices and laboratories, with Rs. 81 million allocated, has been postponed following a Government suspension of new projects. The remaining Rs. 2.4 million for the chemical risk assessment project is set to be used to finalise the project, including stakeholder consultations and policy reviews.The NAO has urged the NBRO to expedite these projects and ensure that allocated funds are fully utilised for their intended purposes.The audit further revealed gaps in the early landslide warning system.As of 31 December 2024, 330 automatic rain gauges had been installed across 14 vulnerable districts, but 67 were inactive. Of the 251 active gauges, only 192 were contributing to issuing early warnings, while 126 inactive gauges had not been reactivated.&nbsp;The NBRO explained that many of these gauges were over seven years old, with expired internal electronic components, making repairs costly and impractical.The organisation stated that under the Climate Resilience Multi-Phase Programmatic Approach (CresMPA), all rain gauges were scheduled for replacement, with about 200 already installed at the time of the audit.The NAO has recommended that the NBRO take urgent steps to expedite the mapping of landslide zones, ensure the full operational capacity of early warning systems, and utilise allocated funds as planned to minimise disaster risks.When contacted by The Sunday Morning, NBRO Landslide Research and Risk Management Division (LRRMD) Senior Scientist Dr. Wasantha Senadeera explained that the organisation issued regional warnings because it currently lacked the specific data needed to provide localised risk alerts.“We are issuing localised warnings only for areas where we have already identified relevant equipment, through which we collect data and provide alerts to those specific locations. At present, we do not have sufficient specific data to issue widespread localised warnings.“However, we have already conducted awareness programmes and educated residents in risk-prone areas on how to remain vigilant during heavy rains. Collecting the data needed for localised warnings is a costly process and we are gradually working to build it,” he said.Dr. Senadeera also highlighted that most landslides were manmade, noting that many people bypassed the NBRO certification process when constructing buildings.He explained that obtaining a certificate cost around Rs. 15,000, but those unable to pay could apply through the respective grama niladhari to the NBRO. Following a thorough study, the organisation issues a certificate indicating whether the area is low, medium, or high risk.Referring to satellite imagery from Cyclone Ditwah, Dr. Senadeera said that around 1,200 landslides had been identified, but approximately 900 of them did not cause any damage.“Most of these disasters are due to unregulated development projects carried out across the country,” he said.Responding to the NAO findings on mapping delays, Dr. Senadeera stated that the NBRO had been conducting mapping since 1985, but the slow progress was largely due to funding delays and insufficient human resources.When asked whether mapping could have prevented the recent landslide disasters in Sri Lanka, he stressed that while mapping provided an indication of low-, medium-, and high-risk areas, even low-risk zones could experience landslides during severe events, which were inherently unpredictable.&nbsp;

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The Government is urgently pursuing official information regarding the reported detention of crew members, including Sri Lankan nationals, aboard a foreign-flagged oil tanker seized by Iranian authorities in the Gulf of Oman, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra.“Our embassies in Tehran and Muscat have reached out to the respective authorities seeking official information. We are awaiting further feedback, and appropriate steps will be taken in accordance with established diplomatic procedures once details are confirmed,” Hemachandra said.Iranian State media and Judiciary officials in the Hormozgan Province reported that the tanker was intercepted on 12 December after allegedly attempting to smuggle 6 million litres of diesel fuel. The vessel is accused of multiple violations, including disabling navigation systems and ignoring orders to stop.The detained crew reportedly consists of 18 individuals supposedly from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. However, the exact number of Sri Lankan nationals remains unconfirmed.&nbsp;Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Thushara Rodrigo clarified that the Government had informed its missions in Iran and Oman and was verifying the identities of the detained crew.“We have not received contact from any next of kin of Sri Lankan crew members yet, so we are still uncertain as to the details. At this stage, we are investigating whether Sri Lankans are actually on the vessel or if there has been a misidentification,” Rodrigo said.He emphasised that the safety and welfare of the Sri Lankan crew, if verified, remained a top priority.&nbsp;The Government has assured the public that families of the detained crew will receive support, and updates will be provided once official confirmation is received from Iranian authorities.&nbsp;

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The Government intends to finance post-Cyclone Ditwah relief, recovery, and reconstruction through supplementary budgetary allocations rather than the main National Budget, according to Treasury Deputy Secretary A.N. Hapugala.He maintained that the additional expenditure would not disrupt fiscal stability, commodity prices, or foreign reserves.Hapugala added that disaster-related spending in the coming year would be accommodated within existing fiscal frameworks, noting that significant fiscal space remained available under supplementary expenditure provisions.&nbsp;He said that approximately Rs. 400 billion could be mobilised through two additional expenditure ceilings without undermining the Government’s overall cash position, which currently stands at around Rs. 1.3 trillion.Referring to statutory fiscal limits, Hapugala said the Public Financial Management Act permitted a budget ceiling of 13%, but stressed that exceptional circumstances such as a large-scale natural disaster allowed for limited flexibility.&nbsp;“I think an extra 1% can be allocated in this exceptional situation,” he said. “Therefore, we can provide the necessary supplementary budgetary allocation.”Addressing concerns over whether large-scale reconstruction and relief spending could lead to higher prices for essential goods, Hapugala rejected the notion that fiscal-side expenditure would translate into immediate price pressures.&nbsp;“No, I do not think this will have an impact. This is expenditure on the fiscal side and should not directly affect the prices of commodities like medicines or fuel,” he said.On the question of foreign reserves, Hapugala said the disaster response could, in fact, have a positive effect, citing expected inflows of external budgetary support from international partners.&nbsp;The Treasury Deputy Secretary also responded to questions on the apparent disparity between estimated disaster losses and the funding currently identified for relief and reconstruction, indicating that discussions with multilateral institutions were ongoing.&nbsp;“I cannot specify the exact plan at this moment. We are currently planning discussions with foreign organisations, such as the World Bank and others, to secure support. I cannot state the exact amount that will be available, but we should be able to provide clearer figures in the future,” he said.When asked about the relatively small share of foreign assistance in the total disaster-related expenditure to date, Hapugala said detailed figures on expenditure composition and forecasting fell under the purview of budget authorities, adding that further clarity would emerge as discussions with external partners progressed.&nbsp;The Treasury’s assurances come amid growing public scrutiny over the financing of disaster response efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across multiple sectors and prompted calls for transparency on funding sources, fiscal trade-offs, and long-term recovery planning.&nbsp;

Disaster-related spending: Supplementary allocations will suffice: Treasury

Concerns raised over the proposed amendment to the Universities Act have been addressed following discussions with the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) and the necessary clarifications and amendments will be reviewed, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC).Speaking to The Sunday Morning, UGC Chairman Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne said that issues highlighted by FUTA included concerns over the independence of deans and heads of departments, particularly fears that the proposed amendments would allow the removal of deans without due process.“That is not the case. If there is anyone to be removed, it will be done following a formal investigation,” Seneviratne said, dismissing allegations that unchecked powers would be vested in university authorities.Concerns were also raised at a media conference organised by the Arts Faculty Teachers’ Association of the University of Colombo (AFTA-CU) on Wednesday (10), where Arts Faculty lecturers claimed that the bill transferred excessive administrative authority to the Senate, thereby undermining the autonomy of deans and heads of departments.Clarifying another contentious point, Prof Seneviratne explained that in instances where a suitable candidate for the position of head of department was not available within a department, an external candidate from a relevant field may be recruited, subject to Senate approval.&nbsp;He noted that although this clarification was not explicitly reflected in the English version of the bill, it had been addressed during discussions on the amendment.The UGC Chairman further stated that certain operational clarifications may not be included in the act itself but would be issued through Government circulars once the act was passed, in order to avoid misinterpretation.The bill to amend the Universities Act, issued on 21 November, expands eligibility for the post of dean to include senior professors, professors, associate professors, and senior lecturers (Grade I) of the relevant faculty, to be appointed by the faculty board. The act also limits appointments to a maximum of two terms for deans.In addition, the amendment stipulates that no individual may be appointed head of the same department for more than one term, or hold the position for more than two consecutive terms.“The aim of this amendment is to extend more opportunities to members of a faculty to become dean,” Prof. Seneviratne said.&nbsp;

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<ul><li>1,000 applications at final stage: Immigration and Emigration Dept.&nbsp;</li><li>Applications up to March 2025 to be cleared by year-end: MFA</li></ul> All dual citizenship applications submitted up to March 2025 will be completed by the end of this year, with applicants already being notified to make payments as the final step in the approval process, according to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.&nbsp;Over the last week, The Sunday Morning learnt that there are dozens of Sri Lankans who have applied for dual citizenship and paid the relevant fees for it last year, with little communication from the Government since.&nbsp;Speaking to The Sunday Morning, Department of Immigration and Emigration Citizenship Division Deputy Controller E.H.G. Prasanga confirmed that all applications submitted in 2024 and January this year had been fully processed, and that emails requesting the relevant payments had already been sent to the applicants concerned.&nbsp;He said nearly 1,000 applications that were pending were now in the final stage of processing, adding that applicants would be notified within the next week to make the required payments. The department expects to complete all applications registered up to March by the end of December this year.&nbsp;Prasanga said the current processing time for dual citizenship applications was around 7–8 months, adding that steps were being taken to reduce this timeframe to 5–6 months. He explained that applications extending beyond one year were generally those requiring extended security clearances or those with missing documentation, and that applicants were informed when such issues arose.&nbsp;He further stated that once payment was made, a confirmation was issued on the same day, and the dual citizenship certificate was finalised within 6–7 weeks following the completion of ministerial approvals and official signatures.&nbsp;Prasanga stressed that only eligible applicants were requested to make the payment, noting that paying the fee marked the commencement of the final step of the process.Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) stated that Sri Lankans living overseas could submit their dual citizenship applications through Sri Lankan diplomatic missions in their respective countries.&nbsp;When contacted, MFA Spokesperson Thushara Rodrigo said Sri Lankan missions overseas accepted applications within 1–2 hours once all required documents were submitted, adding that the necessary requirements were publicly available on the websites of the ministry and the Department of Immigration and Emigration.&nbsp;He explained that once submitted, completed applications were sent to Colombo via the diplomatic bag system and transferred to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, which then carried out the full verification process.&nbsp;Rodrigo argued that diplomatic missions did not cause delays, stating that what applicants often perceived as delays were actually the procedural time required by the current system.&nbsp;He said that all waiting periods arose from internal administrative and verification processes carried out in Sri Lanka, not from the missions abroad, adding that processing times varied depending on the nature of individual cases and whether applications contained errors or incomplete documentation.&nbsp;Rodrigo pointed out that a common misconception among applicants was that their application had already been approved once they were informed to make the payment, emphasising that they needed to wait for the physical certificate to exercise their rights and privileges as dual citizens.&nbsp;

Applicants decry delay in dual citizenship

Children under the age of 18 who lost their parents during Cyclone Ditwah will remain under State protection until formal legal procedures are completed to determine their custody, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) said.&nbsp;Speaking to The Sunday Morning, NCPA Director – Planning and Information Shanika Malalgoda said that under Sri Lankan law, the Department of Probation and Child Care Services held sole authority over child custody, with the final decision resting with the courts based on the best interests and specific needs of each child.&nbsp;She said that all affected children were currently housed in safety centres managed by the relevant district and divisional secretariats, ensuring their protection under official supervision during the ongoing recovery phase.&nbsp;Malalgoda said efforts were underway to compile a complete count of children orphaned by the disaster. “A combined effort of gathering data is ongoing and it will take some time.”She added that the NCPA’s immediate priority was the provision of psychosocial support and rescue operations for children affected by the cyclone.&nbsp;Emphasising the legal process involved, Malalgoda stressed that custody would be granted only through formal legal procedures, even if close relatives came forward seeking guardianship.&nbsp;She further said that the NCPA had expanded its mental health response services, with a focus on providing timely psychosocial care.&nbsp;District psychosocial officers, together with district and divisional child protection officers, are overseeing the well-being of the children. They are supported by volunteers from the University Student Ambassador National Programme (USANP), a network of trained university students who visit safety centres and schools to provide mental health assistance to children under 18.&nbsp;Noting that the emotional well-being of affected children remained a key concern, Malalgoda said that the NCPA was accepting donations of schoolbags, toys, stationery, footwear, warm clothing, and other essential items at its Headquarters.&nbsp;She added that NCPA officials had been assigned to distribute these items and expressed gratitude to individuals, businesses, and Sri Lankans living overseas for their support during this critical period.&nbsp;Meanwhile, as learnt by The Sunday Morning, district secretariats in the affected areas are continuing verification processes.&nbsp;With Kandy being one of the worst-affected districts, Kandy District Secretary Indika Udawatta told The Sunday Morning that while final figures were not available yet, a comprehensive report was expected in the coming days.&nbsp;Matale District Secretary Prasanna Madanayake said that although data collection was still ongoing, the district’s comparatively lower death toll suggested there may be no orphaned children in the area.&nbsp;For child-related concerns, the NCPA’s hotline 1929 remains open to the public for both disaster-related and general child protection issues.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Assistant Director Pradeep Kodippili said that the DMC was still awaiting a finalised count of orphaned children, noting that the data would be released once verified by the relevant district secretariats.&nbsp;

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The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts. The warning, issued at 12.30 p.m. today (13), will remain in effect until 11.00 p.m. Thundershowers with severe lightning and temporary strong winds are expected in some areas. The public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage from lightning.

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