The Food Security Committee convened for the sixth time today (21), at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lalkantha and Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe.
As Christians in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we are reminded of the enduring power of hope, renewal, and compassion. Easter is a time to reflect on our shared humanity and the values that unite us—faith, love, and resilience in the face of adversity. I extend my heartfelt wishes to all Sri Lankans celebrating this sacred occasion. May this Easter bring peace, strength, and spiritual renewal to you and your families.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Hambantota and Mullaittivu districts during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas.
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A fraudulent invitation is being circulated, misleading the public to attend the inauguration ceremony of the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” (Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic).
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that this government and the cabinet of ministers are well capable of discharging duties without being a burden to the country and that of it can be confidently stated that the corruption, fraud, and destruction have been completely halted.
The ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will commence today (18) after 16 years. President Anura Kumara Disanayake, along with Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomats representing several countries, is expected to participate in the inaugural event.
The Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, a unique national heritage that represents the identity of Theravada Buddhism to the entire world, is not only the crowning jewel of the Buddhist population in Sri Lanka but also a revered and venerated sacred relic that commands immense respect from people across the globe.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-central and Uva province during the afternoon or night.
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The oil anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 16 at the historic Rajamaha Viharaya in Kolonnawa, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night. A few showers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Mannar districts in the morning too.
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The National Ceremony to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 14, at the residence of Attorney-at-Law Mr. Saman Leelarathna in Pahala Bomiriya, Kaduwela, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur in the Western province and Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning too.
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