Appoint National Disaster Management Council: SJB urges Govt.

14 May 2021 03:21 pm - 10 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday urged the government to appoint a national disaster management council and convene it to decide what steps should be taken to arrest the prevailing pandemic situation.

SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who made this request at a press conference said the government is legally bound to appoint and convene the council at the moment.

“The President should head the Disaster Management Council as per the Disaster Management Act, while the Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition, selected Ministers and five opposition MPs have to be included in it. Therefore we request the government to set up this council and convene it as soon as possible. Around 25 people are dying of COVID and more than 2000 new cases are being reported daily. Therefore it is appropriate to appoint and convene this council,” he said.

Quoting Health Expert Ravinda Rannan–Eliya, Dr. de Silva alleged that the warning given by the former that the UK variant was present since February was neglected by the government authorities. “This is similar to those in the previous government neglecting the warnings given by the intelligence units on the Easter Sunday attack,” he said.

Also he said this negligence is similar to what had happened to Brazil, though results are of a different scale.

Meanwhile, SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna who also participated in the press conference urged the government to call up retired doctors, nurses and medical experts and make them also assist in treating COVID patients. (Yohan Perera)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 10

friendfriend Friday, 14 May 2021 03:55 PM

Japan has an advisory panel of experts who advises the government. Government Corona policy is based on the recommendations made by this panel.

BE FAIR Friday, 14 May 2021 04:08 PM

YO, First, you must be able to think. It doesn't happen now

RoaringCreek Friday, 14 May 2021 04:22 PM

Too late for a National Disaster Center. What is now needed is a change of regime.

Patriotic citizens Friday, 14 May 2021 04:48 PM

Well done SJB this is essential. Wonder if Basil will have an input in the committee? I think the committee should have no political undertones

A. Shamed Friday, 14 May 2021 04:59 PM

Harsha, why don't you just keep your mouth shut. It was shut when your boss was robbing the CB. Why open it now ???????

ravin Friday, 14 May 2021 05:19 PM

It will be another pandemic situation if any politically affiliated appointments are made.

Jayapala Attanayake Friday, 14 May 2021 06:07 PM

Bambuwa! Appoint RW as its president to do nothing!

Buddhist Friday, 14 May 2021 07:16 PM

Whats the point all the "nidos kota nidahas" kalliya will be there with the two thugs who are incharge of Police!

Harin Master Saturday, 15 May 2021 12:43 AM

Talk shops or one man shows? Current team is the best they have done a good job so far.

Joshua Saturday, 15 May 2021 08:36 PM

appoint national disaster Centre with politicians to govern it. Then you will see results zero.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Appoint National Disaster Management Council: SJB urges Govt.

Comments - 10

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

New Visa procedure implemented

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Uma Oya Development Project inaugurated

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No footboard riding allowed, no liability for accidents: Railways Department

Six patients claim Rs.600 million from Keheliya and others for permanent loss of sight

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

Here is the way!

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident