The 13 member group of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) that became independent and detached itself from the party launched a New Political Movement on last Friday (2). The party was named the ’Freedom People’s Congress’, Pix Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the Kotuguda Sri Rahula National School in Gampaha, a blood donation campaign has been organised today at the school under the initiative of the school Principal Thilakman Pathmasiri Fernando and the teaching staff and with the participation of area residents. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The IMF mission concluded its staff mission yesterday after signing a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan government. The officials held a press conference in the morning to brief the media about the staff agreement and the way forward for Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Wesley College romped to a 38-00 win over Science College in the fourth quarter-final of the President’s Trophy schools rugby knockout tournament. Wesley led 05-00 at the half-time whistle before shifting up a gear to score 33 points in the second half. Pix by Nisal Baduge
The Sri Lanka National Arbitration Centre (SLNAC) yesterday held an event to educate the business, legal, and professional communities about the ’SLNAC Expedited Arbitration Rules’ while enabling the arbitration process to be expedited, cost-effectively, and with confidentiality. The SLNAC also took action to promote Sri Lanka as an international commercial dispute resolution hub in order to gain foreign exchange to the country.
Uber Sri Lanka today donated US$ 200,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society to help the vulnerable communities affected by the economic crisis. The donation will be utilised to distribute food and life-saving medicines across the country. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The 65th Malaysia National Day was celebrated in Colombo today with the participation of the Malaysian nationals living in Sri Lanka with the distinguished presence of Malaysian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana.
Airtel Lanka, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), announced a major expansion of the 1926 mental health helpline through the WhatsApp service. Anyone in need of mental health assistance can reach NIMH’s Mental Health Helpline via WhatsApp on 075 555 1926. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Officers attached to the Central Intelligence Directorate (CID) of Sri Lanka Customs today seized more than 140 metric tons of scrap metal, which was restricted by the government. While attempting to smuggle the scrap metal out of the country illegally, it was taken to customs. The contents of the 20-foot container was declared to customs as natural rubber. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A medical clinic was conducted at Kiribathgoda Hospital to diagnose possible infections of the elephantiasis treponema among people, as there is a steady increase in both elephantiasis and dengue disease. The clinic was conducted by the elephantiasis control unit at Ragama by the Public Health Field Officer (PHFO) Nirosh Madushan and with the support of the Ragama Gramaniladhari (181) Saumya Somasiri. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
As a solution to the food crisis that could strike the country in the future, cultivating of food crops has started in the lands owned by the Colombo Municipal Council area. Simultaneously, cultivation of vegetables in the land belongs to the CMC took place today with the grant from Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayaka. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The National Roller-Skating Championship tournament held for the third time at Kelani Vihara Premises recently. The tournament was conducted with the participation of both boys and girls under the age limits of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
In recognition of services to the country, religion, and national security, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva was bestowed with the honorary title of “Mahamanya Prathapadi-Keshwara” by the Asgiri Maha Viharaya at the Asgiri Maha Viharaya in Kandy yesterday.
The Nestomalt Cycling Challenge 2022, organized by the Cycling Federation of Sri Lanka under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth and Sports for the second consecutive year with the Nestle Lanka was held under seven categories on Sunday at Vihara Maha Devi Park with more than 500 aspiring cyclists. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has taken steps to start fogging to prevent the spread of dengue virus in the Colombo municipality areas, including Vidyala Mawatha in District 2, MOH office in Colombo 13, as a precautionary measure to control the mosquitoes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The first community kitchen concept was launched today at the Samagipura housing scheme at Grandpass with a view to help provide a meal for the people with low income families. The concept was introduced by Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayake to prepare and share healthy, affordable meals among low-income city dwellers who have been severely affected by the crisis. Pix by Samantha Perera
Tower Hall Theatre Foundation and Open University of Sri Lanka signed an MoU to promote Tamil Drama and Performing Arts School today at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Lanka Open University. A Tamil drama diploma course will be introduced as per the MoU. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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