Rains expected in the afternoon

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10 months ago

December 2, 2022

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Rain or thundershowers are expected at times in the Northern and Eastern Provinces and in Hambantota District, the Department of Meteorology said.

It said that rains or thundershowers may occur in other parts of the country as well today.

The department further said heavy rains of about over 75 mm are expected in the Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and some places in Galle and Matara Districts.

Meanwhile, the department requested the public to take precautions to avert the risks that may occur due to temporary strong winds and lightning that may occur with thundershowers.

Date announced for Grade 05 scholarship exam

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8 hours ago

October 3, 2023

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The 2023 Grade 05 scholarship exam will be held on 15 October, the Department of Examinations says.

Accordingly, the exam will be held at 2,888 centres across the country, Commissioner General of Examinations – H. J. M. Amith Jayasundara said.

Nadeesha wins Silver at Asian Games

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October 3, 2023

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Nadeesha Dilhani Lekamge has won the silver medal in the women’s javelin throw event at the 2023 Asian Games currently being held in Hangzhou, China.

She won the silver with an impressive throw of 61.57m which is also her personal best.

India’s Annu Rani won the gold medal in the event while China’s Lyu Huihui won the bronze medal.

This is the first athletics medal for Sri Lanka at the Asian Games in 17 years and only the second medal for the island nation so far this year.

Fish processing unit at Oluwil to be leased

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October 3, 2023

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The cabinet has previously given approval to reactivate the unused fish processing plant in the Oluwil fishing port premises and provide facilities to the TES (Private) Company Limited to run fish processing activities.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Fisheries to lease the fish processing unit located in the Oluwil Ports Complex to TES (Private) Company Limited for a period of 10 years subject to the relevant rent being charged monthly, as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.