The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, together with the Ministry of Environment and the Department of Agriculture, launched a campaign to promote lesser-known, nutrient-rich foods. The event was held at BMICH Mihilaka Medura. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Centre to integrate the learning areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a bid to evolve the present curriculum based education. Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena took part as the chief guest of the event along with Director cum Principal of St. Benedict’s College
Officers from the Dam Street police station today conducted their bi-annual inspection. The inspection team was headed by SSP Central Colombo Sugath Galagamage. The Dam Street Police OIC CI Ajith Peduruarachchi accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Students of Sri Jayewardenepura medical faculty held a protest calling the government health authorities to halt the project to sell off state hospitals to private medical colleges. The protest was organized by the Medical Faculty Students’ Action Committee. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
President Anura Kumara Disanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, held an official meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this afternoon at the Great Hall of the People. Upon President Disanayake’s arrival at the Great Hall, he was warmly received by President Xi Jinping. The welcoming ceremony was conducted with great honour, including a ceremonial gun salute.
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