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Annular solar eclipse tomorrow

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2 years ago

October 13, 2023

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There will be an annular solar eclipse tomorrow (14) which is not visible to Sri Lanka.

However there will be a partial lunar eclipse on October 28 night which is visible to Sri Lanka, Colombo University’s Physics Department Head Prof. Chandana Jayaratne said.

The annular solar eclipse is visible for those in the USA, followed by parts of Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil.

However, it will not be visible to Sri Lanka. In Sri Lanka Standard Time this solar eclipse begins at 8.34 pm on October 14 in the USA and ends up at 2.25 a.m. on October 15 near Brazil.

“Usually, there are two eclipses in a row with a two-week gap. Accordingly, 14 days later, on October 28 night there will be a partial lunar eclipse too, commencing from 11.32 p.m. on Oct 28 and ending up at 3.56 a.m. on October 29. This lunar eclipse is visible to Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, much of South America, the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica. The partial phase of this eclipse is visible to Sri Lanka on October 29 in the early morning from 1.05 am to 2.23 am with a maximum eclipse at 1.44 am,” Prof. Jayaratne said.

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GoSL strongly rejects genocide claims & protests against monument in Canada

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.

Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :

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Harak Kata levels bribery allegations against Tiran & Deshabandu

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May 14, 2025

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Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon.
He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.

“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.

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Hayeshika granted bail (Update)

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7 hours ago

May 14, 2025

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Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.

Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.

Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.

(Previous News on 14^th May, 2025 at 3:33pm)

Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court

Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.

Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.

However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.

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