President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who visited Kandy to attend the concluding ceremony of the annual Esala Perahera festival of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa, called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwatte and Asgiri Chapters this afternoon (09) and received their blessings.
The national celebration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, which falls today (09), was held this morning at Indigenous Museum premises, Dambana under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera festival of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy paraded through the streets yesterday evening (08), witnessed by thousands of spectators, including President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Showers are likely at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Negombo to Matara via Galle. Winds: Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
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The primary aim of educational reforms is to foster moral values among children and to direct those who drift away from school education towards vocational education. - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
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On the occasion of the annual Aadi Vel Festival of the Shri Kathirvelayuthaswamy Kovil in Sammankodu Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the religious ceremony today (07th), by offering a pooja tray to the Ther chariot during its street procession near the Temple Trees premises.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming budget will ensure the continued flow of economic benefits to the people.
Australia ready to extend continued support for a successful journey under the President’s clear leadership – Governor-General Samantha Joy Mostyn
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 10-hour water cut scheduled for Friday, August 9, in several areas of the Gampaha District.
Plan to Integrate All Agencies Responsible for Disaster Management
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At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Governor-General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon (06) for a three-day official visit.
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