Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka in September

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2 years ago

August 27, 2023

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Minister of Defence of India Rajnath Singh is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on the 2nd and 3rd of September.

Several media reports emerged on Friday (25) regarding the Indian Defence Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka.

According to the media reports Indian Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh is due to hold discussions with the Sri Lankan President and his Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayaka.

The reports stated that the Indian Defence Minister will also visit Trincomalee, where he will inspect the fuel pipeline system to be built between the two countries.

During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent visit to India, proposals were presented regarding a fuel pipeline system and a bridge connecting the two countries.

A Memorandum of Understanding was also signed between the two countries, related to the Trincomalee district development plan.

COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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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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9 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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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.