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No elated celebrations this Christmas: Cardinal

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Archbishop of Colombo, Rev. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said that it is not possible to celebrate Christmas happily when the country is in chaos.

The Archbishop expressed these views at a Christmas carol concert held at the Kalutara Holy Cross School last night (21).

Commenting further, he also said: “The media has reported that 6.1 million Sri Lankans are unable to secure three meals a day. This has happened due to the immoral actions of the rulers. They go around the world asking for food and drink like beggars.”

“Celebrate Christmas this year by providing meals to at least one poor family in your area. That is what Christ’s teaching is all about,” the Cardinal said.

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20 Lankans at modern Agri. Tech. talent training workshop in Yunnan

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Twenty Sri Lankan agricultural & livestock experts and instructors have joined the Modern Agricultural Technology Talent Training workshop at the Honghe University of Yunnan province in China from Sep. 20 – 28.

The programme comes as a follow-up of PM Dinesh Gunawardena’s recent visit to Yunnan province, the Chinese embassy in Colombo notes.

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Lenses available only for one week

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The Health Ministry is trying to go ahead with a questionable deal to purchase lenses, trade unions alleged.

Ravi Kumudesh, President of the Health Professionals Association, said that the Health Minister should pay attention to this matter immediately.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry said that the number of lenses available in the warehouses of the Medical Supplies Division is sufficient for another week only.

Its Additional Secretary Dr. Saman Rathnayake said that the tender to purchase lenses will be allowed following the input of the Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into the issue.

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President meets UN Secretary General

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The official meeting between UN Secretary General António Guterres and President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken place at the UN headquarters in New York.

President calls on US President

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a cordial meeting on Wednesday (20) in New York.

This high-profile meeting took place amidst a dinner hosted by President Biden, gathering all the Heads of State who had participated in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The encounter began with a warm welcome from President Biden, who extended his hospitality to President Wickremesinghe.

The leaders engaged in a cordial and insightful conversation, touching upon various topics of global importance.

Following their discussions, they joined their fellow Heads of State for a group photograph, symbolising the spirit of international cooperation.

President Wickremesinghe, Professor Maithri Wickramasinghe and Mr. and Mrs. Biden posed for a photograph.

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