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Chinese Navy training ship to visit several countries including SL : spokesman

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A Chinese navy training ship will embark on an ocean-going voyage to enhance the professional capabilities of midshipmen and conduct naval exchanges with other countries, Defence Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang told a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

“According to an annual plan, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy training ship Polang will embark on an ocean-going midshipmen training voyage from mid-August to late November, during which it will visit multiple countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Singapore, and make a technical stop in Hong Kong. The mission aims to enhance the professional capabilities of midshipmen, promote exchange, cooperation and mutual trust between the PLA Navy and the navies of the ship’s destination countries, and contribute to the building of a maritime community with a shared future,” said Zhang.

The Polang training ship is a three-mast full-rigged clipper measuring 85 meters long and 11 meters wide, with a maximum displacement of about 1,200 tons, a maximum sail area of 2,630 square meters and a maximum navigation speed of 18 knots. It can accommodate the training of 50 cadets at a time.

(Source : CCTV +)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.

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Fuel prices unchanged

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of June 2025.

Accordingly, all fuel prices will remain unchanged for June, it said.  

Existing fuel prices (per litre):

Auto Diesel – Rs. 274
Super Diesel – Rs. 325
Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 293
Petrol 95 Octane – Rs. 341
Kerosene – Rs. 178

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