State Minister of Defence, Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, ceremonially took over the Training Facility in Mullaitivu from the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) recently. The purpose of this takeover is to establish the National Cadet Corps (NCC) wing in Mullaitivu.
Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team achieved a significant milestone by securing their first-ever series victory over England. In the final match held in Derby, they emerged victorious, defeating the hosts by seven wickets. This triumph marks a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket team.
On September 1, 2023, people flocked to Pettah market to purchase essential goods. This came a day after the government announced a decline in inflation to 4 percent by the end of August. This was a significant improvement compared to the double-digit inflation rate experienced in the previous year. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
Several areas in Colombo including Fort, Maradana, Panchikawatta, Borella, Sedawaththa and Armour Street have been flooded due to the prevailing heavy showers. Several vehicles were also damaged while roads have been blocked by fallen trees across roads in several areas in the Colombo.
Hubei Youfenglai Selenium Ecological Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. focuses on the cultivation and production of high-quality Laifengteng tea. At present, the company focuses on creating ’’three products and one standard’’ high-quality rattan tea, and has obtained 899 acres of organic certified tea garden and 380 acres of green base certification.
The Federation of National Organizations today handed over a letter to Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry calling for action against the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung for flouting diplomatic protocols. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
United States Senator Chris Van Hollen, who is currently on a visit to Sri Lanka, had a productive meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Kandy this afternoon. The meeting was attended by Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and the Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka and Julie Chung, the American Ambassador to Sri Lanka.
The fourth Randoli procession of the Kandy Esala festival was held last night. The final Randoli procession this year, which is scheduled to take place tonight, will set off from Sri Dalada Maligawa at the auspicious time of 7.03 pm and proceed along Dalada Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya, Kande Veediya, D.S. Senanayake Veediya and return to the Sri Dalada Maligawa along Raja Veediya.Pix by Samantha Perera
A group of three Officers and 70 Other Ranks of the 5th Combat Convoy Company (CCC), designated to serve in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) left for Mali last evening after a brief ceremony at the Bandaranaike International Airport.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya today and called on the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera and the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera to receive their blessings. Pix Courtesy President Media Division
The United Teachers Service Union organized a demonstration in front of Homagama President’s College today, advocating for an immediate resolution to the reduction in transport allowances for O/L answer sheet examiners. Pix by Nisal Baduge
People were seen waiting at the National Hospital in Colombo to get their medicines due to the 24-hour token strike launched by the Professionals of Supplementary Medical Service. The token strike was launched at 8 a.m. today in hospitals islandwide. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi
A stock of fake goods that were illegally imported into the country with a value of more than Rs. 88 million was destroyed at the Clean Teach institution in Mabola, Wattala under the supervision of Customs officers. The stock including oil filters, air filters, hands-free, data cables, phone chargers, spark plugs and shoes, was destroyed. The illegal imports had been seized and confiscated by the Consumer Protection Unit of the Sri Lanka Customs.
An exhibition was held at the Public Library today on the history and arrival of the Malaiyaga Tamils (Up-country). Many Malaiyaha Tamils undertook a pilgrimage from Thalaimannar to Matale, retracing the difficult journey their ancestors had taken when they first arrived in Sri Lanka 200 years ago, when the British looked to South India to source workers for the thriving coffee plantations in Sri Lanka.
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