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Professor Chandana Jayaratne, Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit of the Physics Department of the University of Colombo states that the last lunar eclipse of this year with two solar eclipses and two lunar eclipses will be visible to Sri Lanka on the full moon day tomorrow. It is said that this partial lunar eclipse will be visible to Sri Lanka as well as Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic and Antarctica.The partial lunar eclipse will begin tomorrow at 11.32 PM Sri Lanka Standard Time with the Moon entering the…

23rd October 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Essilor Lanka, the Sri Lankan arm of Essilor, the world No 1 in lenses, reaffirmed its commitment to quality and innovation with the unveiling of its upgraded laboratory. This investment in advanced machinery and technology aligns with Essilor Lanka’s steadfast commitment to providing superior quality products to its customers. With the upgraded facility now operating on par with international manufacturing standards, the company sets a new benchmark for excellence in the eyecare industry.Celebrating over a decade of operations, Essilor Lanka introduced its latest range of Crizal lenses and the latest innovation for presbyopes -Varilux…

The Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera said that the final draft of the National Agriculture Policy has been submitted to the Cabinet. The minister said this when the representatives of the Centre for Policy Alternatives met with the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industry Mr Mahinda Amaraweera to present their proposals to the National Agriculture Policy.The minister mentioned that the country needs a national agriculture policy that does not change when the government changes or the minister changes, so the agriculture policy was formulated quickly.The Minister said that the final draft of the National Agriculture Policy, which…

China’s former prime minister Li Keqiang has passed away due to a heart attack, according to the country’s media. He was 68 years old when he passed away. Li Keqiang stepped down as Prime Minister last March. In the Chinese Communist Party government, the Premier is the second most powerful person after the President.Li Keqiang served two terms as prime minister and worked very closely with President Xi Jinping. However, recently it was reported that there were conflicts of opinion between Xi Jinping and Keqiang. Because of the conflict of opinion, President Xi Jinping also claimed that former prime minister…

The Sri Lankan team managed to win by 8 wickets in the 25th match of the preliminary round of the 2023 World Cup One Day Cricket Tournament between the Sri Lankan team and the England team. England won the toss and decided to bat first and scored only 156 runs in 33 overs.Ben Stokes scored 43 runs and Jonny Bairstow scored 30 runs for the England team. In bowling, Lahiru Kumara took 3 wickets, Angelo Mathews and Kasun Rajitha took 2 wickets and Mahish Thiekshana managed to break one wicket for the Sri Lankan team.The Sri Lankan team, who played…

15 people, including a woman, were injured in a fire that broke out in a shop at Second Cross Street in Pettah this morning (27). It is said that the injured persons have been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital.The fire broke out today at around 09.30 in the second cross street where textiles were being sold and the fire has been fully extinguished.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.

HUTCH, Sri Lanka’s leading telecommunications operator, has brought a thrilling climax to its recent campaign, offering subscribers an incredible opportunity to win a FREE return air ticket to India and experience the electrifying Cricket World Cup live in action.The “Hutch Roaming Promotion” was a unique and engaging campaign that ran from September 5th to September 28th, this contest required participants to undertake a simple task – activate a HUTCH roaming plan.Mr. F S SAHAL, a HUTCH subscriber hailing from Colombo, emerged as the lucky winner of the FREE return air ticket to India. His passion for cricket and adventurous spirit…

The paper marking of the grade 5 scholarship exam answer sheets started today (26). Accordingly, Deputy Commissioner of Examinations General Lasika Samarakoon stated that the activities will be carried out in 434 centres across the island.It is planned to evaluate the answer sheets of the examination from today to the next 31st. The 2023 grade 5 scholarship exam was held on the 15th at 2,888 exam centres across the island.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar local information and news.

Republican member Mike Johnson was the speaker of the American House of Representatives. In the poll held for that purpose, 220 votes were received in favour of 51-year-old Mike Johnson, while 209 were against him.The American Congress consists of a House of Representatives and a Senate. Republicans hold the majority in the House of Representatives. President Joe Biden’s Democrats hold a majority in the Senate.The Speaker of the House of Representatives had to choose a suitable candidate because Kevin Makati, who held that position, was removed by a vote of confidence on October 3. This was the first time that…

The Department of Meteorology says that except for the northern and eastern provinces, rain or thundershowers may occur at places after 2:00 p.m. today (26).The department stated that some places in Sabaragamuwa province and Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts may experience heavy rains of about 50 mm. In the morning, foggy conditions may prevail in some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.The Department of Meteorology requests the people to take necessary measures to minimize the dangers caused by temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thunderstorms.Stay tuned to buzzer.lk for daily similar accurate weather information.