National Safety Day in Hambantota [April 26 2014]

Preparations are underway to commemorate the National Safety Day and the 10th anniversary of the tsunami catastrophe in Hambantota District on December 26th this year, the government announced.

Ministry of Disaster Management will organise the national commemoration program and related events under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

A series of items are included in the itinerary including an awareness walk to take part in all 25 districts simultaneously, a two-day exhibition with art and essay competitions apart from the main national event to mark the Safety Day.