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The annual feast at St. Antony’s Shrine on Kachchativu Island is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25. As of now, the Sri Lankan Navy has deployed its craft to transport essential supplies continuously to the island via sea routes. Additionally, preparations for the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth execution of the church festival are nearing completion.With the highly anticipated church festival just around the corner, the final preparations are in full gear. Temporary jetties for boat arrivals, drinking water stations, sanitary facilities, upgraded access roads, electricity supply, medical aid setups, and other essential infrastructure are…

The Ramadan Task Force appointed by the Western Provincial Council announced the launch of thecampaign titled ‘SALAM RAMADAN’ to be held from the 21st – 31st March 2025.Coinciding with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the campaign is aimed at enhancing the Ramadan experience in the city of Colombo by means of an illuminated atmosphere and a cultural festival at ‘Green Path’ from the 21st – 23rd March.‘Salam Ramadan’, is a citywide, social initiative by the Western Provincial Council, to address the gaps in awareness and understanding in the country about the religion of Islam, the Holy Month of Ramadan, and…

The suspect, who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the doctors’ quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital on Monday night (10), has been arrested.He was arrested by Galnewa Police today (12), Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala confirmed during today’s parliamentary session.Meanwhile, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) launched an island-wide strike today (12) demanding the immediate arrest of the suspected individual.Ada Derana reporter said that the victim, a 32-year-old female doctor, had returned to her quarters at the government-provided dormitory for medical officers after completing her duties yesterday (10). It was reported that between 6.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m.,…

The Prime Minister’s Office today strongly condemned the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and other prominent Sri Lankan figures.The statement further added that these deceptive ads, operated by foreign entities, aim to mislead the public and exploit the trust associated with well-known personalities.It is also mentioned that attention has been drawn these scam campaigns, originating from fraudulent accounts based in Lithuania, are actively targeting Facebook users in Sri Lanka.Similar ads have recently featured Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, Minister of Science and Technology MP Chrishantha…

Ukraine has agreed to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire and to take steps toward restoring a durable peace after Russia’s invasion, according to a joint U.S.-Ukraine statement on Tuesday.The two sides, meeting in Saudi Arabia, also agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources, the statement said.“Ukraine is ready to start talking and stop shooting,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jedda, Saudi Arabia.As part of the plan, the United States immediately lifted its pause on sharing intelligence with Ukraine, and will resume security assistance to that…

The Department of Irrigation says that 42 out of 73 main reservoirs under its management across the country are currently being spilt as of 7.00 a.m. today (12) due to heavy rainfall.Among them are seven reservoirs in the Ampara District, six in Anuradhapura, five in Badulla, three in Polonnaruwa, and three in Trincomalee, according to the Irrigation Department.Key reservoirs being spilt include Minneriya, Kawudulla, Kantale, Rajanganaya, Lunugamvehera, Senanayake Samudraya, and Parakrama Samudraya, the department confirmed.Despite the ongoing spilling, the Director of Irrigation Water Management, H.M.P.S.B. Herath, stated that the department has successfully retained approximately 93% of the total water storage…

The deadline for the accepting of applications to cast postal votes in the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections ends at 12.00 midnight today (12).The Election Commission earlier announced that the duly filled applications must be handed over to District Returning Officers through the District Election Office address on or before August 05.The applications must be received by the respective District Election Offices before 12.00 midnight today, and mere delivery of applications by post on that day is not a reason for acceptance of applications, the Election Commission said.The applications received after the deadline will be rejected without consideration, as per…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide 24-hour token strike tomorrow in protest over the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.The token strike is to commence from 8.00 a.m. today(12 March) as decided during the executive committee meeting of the GMOA ysterday evening (11). Doctors and staff at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital commenced a strike this morning demanding the immediate arrest of the individual who allegedly sexually assaulted a female doctor at the hospital’s dormitory for medical officers. According to Ada Derana reporter, the victim, a 32-year-old female doctor, had returned to…

The Department of Meteorology says that several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts today (12).In its latest forecast, the department mentioned that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night.Fairly heavy showers about 75mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, it added.Thus, the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that eleven Japanese projects and seventy-six Chinese projects, which provide economic benefits to Sri Lanka but were previously stalled, have now recommenced, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).He also said that the government is committed to providing the necessary support to secure a share for Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in the global market.He highlighted that the government has a strong strategic plan to facilitate access to international markets by integrating diplomats and entrepreneurs into a unified process.The President made these remarks while attending the 26th Anniversary of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE),…