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INS ‘Iravat’ arrives in Colombo

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Indian Navy Ship Airavat, Shardul-class Landing Ship Tank (LST) arrived in Colombo today (18).

The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

INS ‘Iravat’ is a 124.8m long, Landing Ship Tank – Large (LST – L) vessel manned by a crew of 170 and the ship is commanded by Commander Rindu Babu. The Commanding Officer of the ship called on Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Saman Perera at the Western Naval Command Headquarters this morning.

During the ship’s stay, the crew members will conduct several training programmes in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Navy and are also expected to visit some of the tourist attractions in the country. Meanwhile, the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 19th October.

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CBK’s security remains unchanged – Vijitha

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Cabinet Spokesman – Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that the security detail of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has neither been removed nor reduced.

Responding to questions raised at the Cabinet media briefing today (Nov. 06), he stated that Ms. Kumaratunga still has a 57-strong security detail.

Minister Herath said that a committee has been appointed to look into the matter and once a report is provided, the Cabinet will take a decision in this regard.

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Cabinet approves use of Galle Face Green for social events

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Cabinet approval has been granted to utilise Galle Face Green for various social activities, including festivals, musical events and other celebrations, subject to specific criteria.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath explained today (Nov. 06) a previous Cabinet decision had declared not to allow events at the venue, except for religious events.

However, since it costs around Rs. 2.5 million – Rs. 3 million on a monthly basis to maintain this space, it was deemed appropriate to provide the space for events based on the concept of a ‘green and clean Galle Face Green’.

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ODI & T20I squads against Kiwis, announced

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced squads for the T20I and ODI series to be played against the New Zealand national men’s team.

The two T20I games will be played on Nov. 09 and 10 while the ODIs will be held on Nov. 13, 17 and 19.

RDICS, Dambulla will be the venue for the first three games, while the final two ODIs will be played at PICS Pallekele.

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