The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed claiming that the emergency regulations imposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after the Cyclone Ditwah disaster violate basic human rights.

This decision was delivered by a three‑judge bench of the Supreme Court presided over by Chief Justice Priyantha Surasena. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police has established several emergency hotlines to assist the public affected by the prevalent inclement weather conditions.

Accordingly, the Police have established a Special Operations Room with the following emergency hotlines:

• Emergency hotline- 0112421820 
• Other hotlines – 0112439212, 0112013036, & 0112013039 
• Email: disasterops@police.gov.lk 

Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Centre has also requested that the public affected by adverse weather conditions contact the centre for assistance. 

Accordingly, the public can contact the Disaster Management Centre’s emergency hotline 117. (Newswire)

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