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Today’s weather

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1 month ago

March 31, 2025

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Showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya and Ampara districts during the evening or night.

The Department of Meteorology also predicts light showers in the Hambantota, Ampara, and Batticaloa districts in the morning.

Some areas in the Southern Province and the Ratnapura District may experience fairly heavy rainfall of around 50mm.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Galle, Matara, and Kurunegala districts.

The Meteorology Department urges the public to take necessary precautions against temporary strong winds and lightning associated with thundershowers.

That department also states that the current hot weather conditions are expected to continue for the next few days.

Today (March 31), the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ ranging between 39°C and 45°C in the Northern, North Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and North Western Provinces, as well as in the Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts.

Further explaining this situation, the Duty Meteorologist at the Department of Meteorology, Malith Fernando, stated, “This situation is expected to continue in the next few days as well. This is mainly a seasonal occurrence, usually expected in March and April every year. Due to the temperature felt on the human body, those who work outdoors should drink more fluids and water. Whenever possible, rest in a shady place and wear light-colored clothes. Special attention should be paid to sick people and children.”

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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28 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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1 hour ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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2 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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