Security operations are now underway across the country by the tri forces and police

Military and Armed Forces are continuing to eradicate terrorism which launched brutal

terrorist attacks on April 21, security sources said.

In this context, special focus has been placed on maintaining uninterrupted services for the

general public. With the prevailing conditions, market operations will function as usual, Industry

and Commerce,steps for the resettlement of internally displaced persons in long term will be

taken. Secretary of the Ministry of Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills

Development K.D. N. Ranjith Asoka has said that steps will be taken to ensure smooth

transport.

Additional Railway General Manager (Technical) T.L. Wickramarathne said that all

trains except normal night mail will be operated normally. A railway line security

program is being implemented, and sets of trains that depart from the iron yards will be

checked. He also said that security guards will perform inspections on suspicious

persons and parcels.

According to the normal daily schedule the buses will be operated, but the SLTB has

advised the regional management to identify the needs of the passengers on the

existing situation and have advised the management to operate the buses. Additional

Transport General Manager (Operations) Mr P.R. T. Chandrasiri said.

Special circulars, advisory leaflets and posters have already been issued to educate

employees' of depots and depot management. Private buses are also operating

normally. A special security plan has been put in place to protect the passengers,

Chairman of the National Transport Commission Janaka Mallimarachchi stated.

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation's distribution manager W.M.T.W.A.Bandara has also

said that the distribution of fuel is carried out in an uninterrupted manner. M. T. W. it. Mr.

Bandara said. The distribution of fuel to distant provinces is being carried out without

any hindrance, and the daily delivery of bowsers is in progress, he said. The CPC is in

possession of the required fuel and has ordered fuel for the coming months.

SLPA Director General Capt. Athula Hewavithana said that all the services of the SLPA

are maintained without any problems. Security has been tightened in the prevailing

situation.

The government expects the people to remain calm and peaceful in the present

situation and provide information to the security forces.