Thirty-six (36) naval personnel completed an eight-month Basic Marine Qualification Course and received their Marine insignia at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee today, 29 August 2026.
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The traditional ‘Sannasa’ (scroll) marking the successful conclusion of the annual Esala Maha Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Sathara Maha Devala (The Four Chief Shrines) was formally presented to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela at the President’s House in Kandy this afternoon (28).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the Government had assumed the responsibility of ensuring a better life for every person born in this country, who contributes to its economy and who will ultimately become part of this land.
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. today.
The Port of Colombo has risen to 20th place among the world’s leading container ports, following strong growth in container handling during the first half of 2026.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Government to provide US$1 million in financial assistance to support relief efforts for people affected by floods and landslides in Nepal, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently in Kandy to participate in the annual Esala Perahera celebrations at the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic this afternoon (27).
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, called on the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros and Anunayake Theros of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters this afternoon (27) and received their blessings.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has activated 24-hour emergency hotlines to assist Sri Lankan nationals currently in Nepal.
The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera at the Sri Dalada Maligawa is scheduled to parade through the streets of Kandy tonight (27).
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is likely at some places.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has expressed his deep sorrow over the devastating floods reported in Rasuwa District and other parts of Nepal.
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