Health guidelines for pilgrims at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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3 weeks ago

April 22, 2025

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The Health Promotion Bureau of the Ministry of Health has issued several health guidelines to crowds attending the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ exposition.

Accordingly, the Bureau has urged pilgrims to do the following:

Drink water frequently to avoid dehydration and avoid sugary drinks.
Consume cooked food brought from home soon as possible. Avoid consumption if it feels spoiled.
If you are a person who takes daily medications (for illnesses such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.), take them on time.
Keep extra medication at hand to last for a few more days.
If you are suffering from a long-term illness, keep a photocopy of your diagnosis or clinic card with you.
Keep your phone number attached into your child’s pocket or clothing.
When in queues, stay calm. A disturbance by a single person could result in a stampede. Let’s avoid accidents.
Take only essentials with you and help reduce waste. Put trash in designated bins whenever possible. Be responsible.
If a health issue occurs, seek immediate assistance from officials stationed along the routes or from established health centers.
Avoid train accidents when on trains and on train platforms. Avoid hanging from windows or carriages.
Drive your vehicle carefully and within designated speed limits. Drive responsibly to avoid road accidents.
Carry a small bar of soap or hand sanitizer to maintain your personal hygiene.
Use mosquito repellents (such as Citronella oil).

Today is the 05th consecutive day of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ with the exposition to be held from 11.00am – 5.30pm.

8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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6 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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7 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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