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Myanmar boat with over 100 refugees reach Mullaithivu shore

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A Myanmar country boat with over 100 Rohingya refugees on board including children and women reached Mullivaikaal shore, Mullaithivu this morning after the vessel experienced distress due to bad weather.

Local fishermen and fisherfolk communities are assisting the refugees with supplies. Mullaithivu Fishermen Federation came forward to provide dry ration packages for the refugees.

Navy and police personnel are engaged in rescuing the refugees after providing medical assistance. The boat is still at mid sea. According to Naval authorities, Both Defense and Public Security Ministries have been informed about the situation and await for further instructions.

(story and pic : sundaytimes.lk)

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

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President offers condolences at Vatican Embassy (Pics)

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake paid a visit to the Vatican Embassy this afternoon (24) to extend his condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Upon his arrival, the President was warmly received by Most Reverend Archbishop Brian N. Udaigwe, the Apostolic Nuncio of the Vatican to Sri Lanka.

Following a brief discussion with Archbishop Udaigwe, President Disanayake signed the book of condolence, conveying, on behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka, heartfelt sympathies to the global Christian community on the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis.

(President’s Media Division)

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Schools islandwide to close for LG polls

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The Ministry of Education has announced that all schools across the country will be closed on May 05 and 06 due to the Local Government elections. 

The Ministry further stated that schools will resume normal operations on May 07.

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Sri Lanka declares April 26th a national day of mourning

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The Sri Lankan government has decided to declare April 26, 2025, a National Day of Mourning in view of the late Pope Francis’s funeral.

In a statement, the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government  announces that all national flags at state institutions will be flown half-mast on April 26.

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