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Three Sri Lankans recognized in UK’s New Year Honours list 2024

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1 year ago

January 11, 2024

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Jan 10 – In the recently published New Year Honours List 2024 by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the UK, three outstanding Sri Lankans have been recognized for their remarkable contributions.

Dr Anne Doloras Perera, based in St Johns, Auckland, has been acknowledged for her exceptional services to food science, nutrition, and the community. Expressing humility and honor, Dr. Perera, a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, reflects on her 40-plus years of professional and community work in her adopted home.

Athula Cuda Bandara Wanasinghe, JP, receives The Queen’s Service Medal for his notable contributions to the Sri Lankan community and cricket. His recognition highlights his significant impact on both community service and the world of cricket.

Recognized for services to the Sri Lankan community, Mr. Sadun Kithulagoda from Wellington has played a pivotal role in shaping the expatriate community for over two decades. As a key figure in various organizations, including the United Sri Lanka Association and the Sri Lankan Dance Academy, Kithulagoda has been instrumental in fostering cultural connections and supporting community events.

In response to the honor, Mr. Kithulagoda emphasizes that the award is not just a personal achievement but a symbolic recognition for everyone who has been part of his journey.

The New Year Honours List for 2024 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.

(dailymirror.lk)

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Pope Francis passes away

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36 minutes ago

April 21, 2025

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His Holiness Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican has announced.
According to the Vatican news service, the Pope has passed away at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

“His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church,” His Eminence Cardinal Farrell has stated.

His death comes a day after the Pope appeared in St Peter’s Square to wish “Happy Easter” to thousands of worshippers.

He was the first Pope from the Americas or the southern hemisphere. Not since Syrian-born Gregory III died in 741 had there been a non-European Bishop of Rome.

(Agencies)

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Siri Dalada Vandanawa : exposition hours extended (Update)

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2 hours ago

April 21, 2025

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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy has announced that the daily exposition hours of the Sacred Tooth Relic has been extended.

Accordingly, the exposition will be held from 11.00 am to 5.30 pm. Previously the exposition started at 12 noon.

The move comes in response to the significantly increased number of pilgrims arriving in Kandy for the ‘Siri Dalanda Vandanawa’.

(Previous news 2025 April 21 –9.57.a.m.)

‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ : Nearly 300,000 pilgrims 03 days

The Central Province Deputy Inspector General of Police Sudath Masinghe has said that nearly 300,000 devotees have paid homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic during the first 03 days of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’.

Long queues continue as the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ enters the 04th day today (April 21).

Meanwhile, Kandy District Secretary – Indika Udawatta has said that a special programme will be kicked off to broaden services provided to devotees arriving at the city for the special exposition.

Kandy Municipal Health Officer Pasan Parakum Jayasinghe has also said that registrations had been granted for 820 ‘dansals’ which have come forward to offer food and beverages to devotees.

He said that with the increase in the number of devotees, registrations for ‘dansals ‘are also increasing rapidly and the registration can be done easily by visiting the official website of the Kandy Municipal Council.