October 05, 2024
Prabashini Deshabandu
President instructs funds from national Iftar festival to aid health facilities for Gaza conflict-affected children
February 27, 2024The Cabinet has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to create a “Children of Gaza Fund” in aid of Gaza violence victims.
New Hotline Launched for “Urumaya” Freehold Land Title Registration
February 26, 2024A hotline number has been established for the public to access the freehold rights of their land, thereby realizing the objectives of the “Urumaya” national program.
Today's weather forecast
February 26, 2024Showers will occur at times in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale and Polonnaruwa districts.
Sri Lanka Navy facilitates successful annual feast at St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu
February 25, 2024The annual feast of St. Anthony's Church in Kachchativu was held on a successful note on 23rd and 24th February 2024. Kachchativu is an islet belonging to Sri Lanka, located close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) of Sri Lanka and India. The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Rev. Fr. Josephdas Jebaratnam. The proceedings of the event had been organised under the guidance of the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. A Sivabalasundaram. The main mass was attended bythe Secretary to the President, Mr Saman Ekanayake, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, distinguished invitees, a large number of devotees and a representative from the Indian government.
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