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Thai PM arrives in Sri Lanka for official visit

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1 year ago

February 3, 2024

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The Prime Minister of Thailand, Srettha Thavisin arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday afternoon (Feb.03) on an official visit.

Welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by his Sri Lankan counterpart, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, PM Thavisin is accompanied by a high-level Thai delegation.

The official visit, scheduled from February 3 to February 4, 2024, is at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Prime Minister Thavisin is set to be the Guest of Honour at the national ceremony marking the 76th Anniversary of the Independence of Sri Lanka.

During his visit, the Thai Prime Minister is expected to participate in the signing of the historic Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA). This significant agreement aims to strengthen economic ties between the two nations and enhance trade cooperation.

As part of the official discussions, a Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Forum will also be held at the Kingsbury Hotel. The forum, organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion and Department of Trade Negotiations of the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand, along with the Department of Commerce and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka, is designed to foster collaboration between business communities from both countries.

Accompanying Prime Minister Thavisin is a 39-member delegation, including Phumtham Wechayachai (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce), Jakkapong Sangmanee (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand), and other high-level officials and business representatives.

This visit underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations, opening avenues for mutual growth and cooperation in various sectors.

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Gunmen open fire near Gampaha bus stand in brazen attack

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April 16, 2025

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A shooting incident was reported near the public bus stand in Gampaha town last night, police said.

According to reports, two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a moving small lorry before fleeing the scene. The two occupants of the lorry exited the vehicle and ran into a nearby shop for safety.

Fortunately, they were not injured in the incident. The motive behind the shooting has yet to be determined.

Gampaha Police are conducting further investigations to identify and arrest the suspects.

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State oil anointing ceremony takes place today

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April 16, 2025

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The annual State oil anointing ceremony, held in conjunction with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, is scheduled to take place today (April 16) at 9:04 a.m. at the Sri Maha Natha Devalaya premises, located within the Sri Dalada Maligawa Square in Kandy.

The anointing of oil will take place at 09.04 am on April 16 while donned in green attire facing Southwards, with Kohomba leaves above the head and ‘Kolon’ leaves at the feet, as per the traditional almanac.

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Thundershowers expected in several areas today

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2 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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The Department of Meteorology states that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva, and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night today (April 16).

A few showers may also occur in the Western Province and in the Galle, Matara, Puttalam, and Mannar districts in the morning, according to the Dep. of Meteorology.

Fairly heavy falls of over 50 mm are likely in some areas of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva provinces.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa district during the morning.