Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has intervened to save centuries‑old records belonging to the Kandy courts and government offices that were affected by floodwaters due to Cyclone Ditwah.

In a statement on social media, MP de Silva said that the Director of the Department of National Archives, Dr. Nadira Rupasinghe, made a public appeal for intervention, stating that these documents should be kept for some time in a refrigerated environment. 

He further said that, as such, he had personally arranged for three refrigerated containers, each 40 feet long, to be dispatched to Kandy, following a discussion with the Chief Executive Officer of Aitken Spence Logistics, Janaka Gunawardena, one of the country’s leading companies, and his team. 

“For coordinating this effort with Kandy state officials, I am grateful to Chamindrani Kirielle and all members of the Kandy Bar Association who extended their support. I also thank Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara for granting approval and extending cooperation. Special thanks go to Aitken Spence Company and its Deputy Chairman, Parakrama Dissanayake, who came forward for this cause,” he said, extending his gratitude. 

MP Harsha de Silva further said that this effort was to safeguard our history and that the refrigerated containers are planned to be kept for three months.

“My father once served as the Head of the Department of National Archives, rendering an important service to this country. I have learned much from him about how valuable history is,” he added. (Newswire)

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President of the BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Rajeev Amarasuriya, on Wednesday (03 Dec) visited the Kandy Courts Complex and the Kandy Lawyers’ Complex, which were affected due to the recent floods in Sri Lanka. 

Rajeev Amarasuriya said in a statement that he visited the court complex together with the President and Members of the Kandy Bar and the Convenor of the BASL Outstation Bar Committee and met with several Judicial Officers.

“It was deeply saddening to witness the extensive damage caused by the flooding to the Court Houses, the Lawyers’ Complex, and the Law Library, which has suffered significant loss,” he said. 

Rajeev Amarasuriya further said that the first donation of publications to begin the restocking of the Kandy Law Library, a small but meaningful first step in a long process of rebuilding, was handed over today.

“The BASL will continue to do everything within its capacity to support our Membership and institutions affected by this disaster, and I am encouraged by the strong momentum the initiative has already gathered,” he added. (Newswire)

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A tense situation was reported at the Kandy Courts today over an alleged bomb scare, it was reported.

According to media reports, the Police emergency hotline 119 had received an anonymous tip on a bomb placed at the court premises.

Following the tip-off, all cases at the Kandy courts were halted and the people at the premises were evacuated after which a thorough inspection was carried out.

The Police had received the tip around 10.00 am after which the law enforcement authorities and bomb squad units commenced a thorough inspection of the premises. 

No injuries have been reported and the situation has been brought under control, but the public is requested to avoid the area until further notice. 

The Police warned that if the anonymous tip phone call is found to be fake, a comprehensive investigation will be conducted through the phone number provided and the law will be strictly enforced against those found guilty. (Newswire)

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