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Fmr. female MPs felicitated in Parliament (Pics)

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Former female Parliamentarians were felicitated during a special felicitation Programme organized by Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus, held today (07) in Parliament in line with the International Women’s Day 2024.

The event was held under the patronage of Speaker – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena and several dignitaries including Prime Minister – Dinesh Gunawardena, Leader of the Opposition – Sajith Premadasa, Chair of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle and Acting Secretary General of Parliament – Mr. Chaminda Kularatne participated in this event.

The program was organized under the theme “Equity and equality for her”.

At the outset of the programme one minute of silence was observed in memory of all the former female MPs who are no longer alive. After that, the official badge of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was launched and the members of the caucus explained the meaning of the official badge.

After that, former and present female Members of Parliament were felicitated including late Sirima R. D Bandaranaike, the first female Prime Minister of the world, and the first female President of Sri Lanka – Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga. The official badge of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus was pinned and the official membership card of the caucus was also presented to the former female Parliamentarians who were present in the event.

Following the programme, a special photo wall created in the Parliament complex, with the photographs of all the women MPs since 1931, was unveiled by the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The programme was organized with the support and cooperation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and Members of Parliament, relatives of former female Members of Parliament, and parliamentary staff members were present on this occasion.

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Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA departs (Pics)

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The Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA which arrived in Sri Lanka on February 5th for replenishment, departed the island yesterday.

The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.

Upon leaving, ANTONIO MARCEGLIA engaged in a successful Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with SLNS Sayura.

Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship, Commander Alberto Bartolomeo called on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva at Western Naval Command Headquarters.

In addition, crew members of ANTONIO MARCEGLIA took time off to visit some tourist attractions in Colombo and Galle.

(navy.lk)

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Sri Lanka celebrates 77th National Independence Day (Pics)

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Sri Lanka celebrates the 77th National Independence Day today (Feb. 04).

The 77th National Independence Day celebration under the theme ‘Rallying for National Renaissance’ was held today at Independence Square in Colombo under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

This year, the government had announced several measures aimed at cutting costs while ensuring greater public participation.

Accordingly, only 1,873 Tri-Forces military personnel participated in the Independence Day celebrations in comparison to 3,384 who participated last year, reduced by 1,511 soldiers.

The Government had also decided not to use armoured vehicles of the Tri-Forces for this year.

Only 03 aircraft belonging to the Air Force were used this year, in contrast to the 19 aircraft used last year.

While the national flag is to be hoisted at state institutions from February 01 to 07, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry had decided to scrap electric light decorations at the institutions.

The Prisons Department stated that 285 prisoners will be released today to mark the 77th Independence Day under a special state pardon. Today will be an open day at the prisons for relatives to visit the inmates.

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Gangaramaya Temple facilitates religious activities during Chinese New Year (Pics)

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Special measures are in place at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo these days to mark the Chinese New Year.

Accordingly, since Jan. 28 until Feb 12, from 06.30 am – 11.00am and from 03.30pm – 10.30pm, the temple welcomes Chinese nationals in the country to make offerings and seek
religious blessings during the festive season.

Flowers, lights, candles, oil, fresh fruits can be offered to Lord Buddha according to Chinese traditional customs while dry rations and alms can be offered to the venerable monks.

(Pics : Shanika Jayasekara)

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