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President visits the Chief Prelates of Malwathu & Asgiri Temples

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5 months ago

December 20, 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters this afternoon (20) and received their blessings.

The President first visited the Malwathu Maha Viharaya, where he met with the Chief Prelate of the Malwathu Chapter, the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thero. During the meeting, the President inquired about the Thero’s well-being and engaged in a brief discussion.

Discussions included the current political situation and the President’s recent visit to India.

The Malwathu Maha Nayaka Thero, along with the Sangha, chanted Seth Pirith and extended their blessings.

Subsequently, the President visited the Asgiri Maha Viharaya, where he met with the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, and received his blessings.

Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero, Deputy Secretary Venerable Narampanawa Ananda Thero, and Chief Incumbent of the Muthiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya, Venerable Muruddeniye Dhammarathana Thero, were also present at the occasion. The Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and offered their good wishes for the President’s future endeavours.

Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasekera, and Member of Parliament Thanura Dissanayake also accompanied the President on this visit.

(President’s Media Division)

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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8 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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8 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.