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Model village in Kilinochchi build with Indian grants, handed over (Pics)

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High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka – Mr. Santosh Jha and Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing – Anura Karunathilaka, jointly inaugurated and handed over Thiruvalluvar Kudiyieruppu Model Village in Kilinochchi to the 24 beneficiary families. 

Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing – T. B. Sarath also participated in the ceremony held today (Jan. 17).

The event was also attended by the Secretary, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing; District Secretary, Kilinochchi; Chairman and senior officials from National Housing Development Authority, and senior officials from the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing of Sri Lanka; Northern Provincial Council and Kilinochchi District Administration.

The Model Village Housing Project is being implemented in all 25 districts of the island jointly with the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing of Sri Lanka with grant support from the Government of India. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India and the Government of Sri Lanka was signed for the project in October 2017. The project encompasses housing facilities for 600 low-income families of Sri Lanka, with a model village each consisting of 24 houses per district for families selected by the District Housing Committees.

Model villages under the project have earlier been inaugurated and handed over in 12 districts: Batticaloa, Vavuniya, Jaffna, Kandy, Gampaha, Anuradhapura, Badulla, Matale, Puttalam, Colombo, Trincomalee, Monaragala. The project progress is over 96 % and the remaining model villages too are expected to be inaugurated and handed over to the beneficiaries soon.

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Indian HC launches sinhala translations of ‘Amar Chitra Katha’ (Pics)

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The High Commission of India in Colombo marked a significant milestone with the launch of the Sinhala translations of five Jataka Tales Amar Chitra Katha comic books on the occasion of Navam Full Moon Poya Day at the revered Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.
 These books published and translated by India’s largest comic book publisher, Amar Chitra Katha, are aimed at connecting students of Dhamma with the message of Buddha in an engaging and accessible medium. The books were well received by the audience including the hundreds of Sunday school students in participation.

In addition to the book launch, the High Commission also hosted the second edition of the ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami’ mobile exhibition at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. Curated by the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, this exhibition presents a distinguished collection of paintings illustrating key episodes from the life of Lord Buddha, as well as other important Buddhist teachings. The exhibition will be showcased at various Buddhist temples across the country on each Poya day throughout the year.

Both the launch of the Jataka Tales comic books and the exhibition are a continuation of the efforts by the High Commission of India to promote Buddhist values and the shared heritage. These initiatives further reinforce the longstanding cultural and religious links between the people of India and Sri Lanka while fostering a deeper understanding of Buddhist art and culture.

(Indian HC)

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 Medical Camp held at the Parliament premises (Pics)

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The medical camp organized by the Parliamentary Administrative Staff Union (PASU) was held on Feb. 11 at the Parliament premises. 

This medical clinic, which was sponsored by the Ministry of Health, was open to the parliamentary staff and affiliated staff as well as to all Members of Parliament.

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament – Mr. Chaminda Kularatne, President of the Parliamentary Administrative Staff Union – Mr. Palitha Priyankara and Secretary of the Union – Ms. Buddhika Abeysinghe and staff members were present for the inaugural session of the medical camp.  

Opportunities pertaining to clinics and laboratory testing services related to non-communicable disease screening, kidney, eye, and dental care, as well as Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition, and psychiatry were provided at the medical camp held.

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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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