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Indian PM to visit Sri Lanka from April 04 – 06

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2 months ago

March 28, 2025

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Indian Prime Minister – Narendra Modi is to undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka from April 04 – 06, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announces.

PM Modi is visiting at the invitation of the Sri Lankan President – Mr. Anura Kumara Disanayaka. His last visit to the neighbouring island nation was in 2019.

During the visit, the Indian PM will hold discussions with the Sri Lankan President to review progress made on the areas of cooperation agreed upon in the Joint Vision for “Fostering Partnerships for a Shared Future” adopted during the Sri Lankan President’s State Visit to India, the MEA says. PM Modi is also set to meet with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and several senior dignitaries and political leaders.

As part of the visit, he will also travel to Anuradhapura for inauguration of development projects implemented with Indian financial assistance, the MEA further notes.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Sri Lanka, a number of Memoranda of Understanding inked between the two countries are also expected to be exchanged during this visit.

The MFA statement adds that the Indian PM will be accompanied by the Minister of External Affairs, the National Security Advisor, Foreign Secretary and other senior officials of the Government of India.

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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2 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.

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

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3 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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3 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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