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AKD pledges to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks (Pics)

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Newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had pledged his commitment to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks and to take steps towards uncovering the truth, Archbishop of Colombo – His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said.

The cardinal has said this while responding to the media, after the President called on him yesterday (Sep. 23) at the Archbishop’s House and received blessings.

The Cardinal had expressed his congratulations to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President, reflecting the will of the majority in Sri Lanka.

He had also acknowledged that the people have entrusted the new President with the significant responsibility of bringing about the necessary changes in the country, a task that may prove to be challenging. The Cardinal assured the President of his full support and blessings in this endeavour and urged him to prioritize the needs of the poor in his efforts.

Auxiliary Bishops of Colombo His Eminence Maxwell Silva, His Eminence J D Anthony, Rev. Father Anton Ranjith, Spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Colombo Rev. Father Cyril Gamini Fernando, Rev. Father Joseph Indika, Rev. Father Jude Samantha Fernando, MP Vijitha Herath, Former MP Bimal Ratnayake and President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne were also present at the moment.

Following this visit, President Dissanayake also visited the Dawatagaha Mosque in Colombo, where he participated in religious ceremonies and received blessings.

(Pics : President’s Media Division)

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Lohan Ratwatte’s wife also remanded

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Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, the wife of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, has been arrested and remanded after appearing before the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.

She was arrested over the discovery of an unregistered car found at her house in Mirihana.

The Nugegoda Magistrate has ordered her to be held in remand custody until Nov. 07.

Her husband, Lohan Ratwatte, too is currently remanded.

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Litro gas prices for November remain unchanged

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The Litro Gas Company has stated that prices of their domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of November 2024.

The Chairman of the Litro Gas Company, Channa Gunawardena stated that the company decided to keep the prices of LP gas cylinders unchanged despite the price hike in the global market, in order to provide relief to the consumers.

Accordingly, the prices of Litro LP gas domestic gas cylinders will remain unchanged as follows:

12.5kg – Rs. 3,690
05kg – Rs. 1,482
2.3kg – Rs. 694

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Indian HC extends humanitarian assistance to Trinco. fishing community (Pics)

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High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Santosh Jha has handed over a package of development assistance to the fishing community of Trincomalee, Eastern Province on Nov. 03, 2024, at an event held at Trincomalee Fishermen’s Trade Union.
The assistance, extended at the request of fishermen from Trincomalee Fishermen Trade Union which includes 21 fishermen associations from the District, consisted of a 40 HP boat engine, 3 deep freezers, and life jackets. While the deep freezers would ensure that the catch remains fresh, thus contributing to augmenting the incomes of the fishermen, the engine and life jackets will help provide critical support to rescue fishermen and boats that get stranded or capsize at sea.

Speaking at the event the High Commissioner commended the fishermen for their resilience, hard work and enduring contributions to their communities. He highlighted the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka, united by the Indian Ocean. 

He stressed that India understands the importance of the fishing industry to Sri Lanka and underscored that the assistance from the Government of India aims to enhance both the safety and efficiency of their daily operations.

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