The new paediatric ward complex at the Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama was officially declared open today (Sep. 03).

The project was funded by devotees’ offerings made to the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya.

The construction of the ward complex was carried out within 10 months with the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) as part of their ‘Husma’ project along with the contribution of armed force personnel.

Rs. 160 million was spent for the project while another Rs. 50 million has been spent on equipment.

This fully equipped 4-storey paediatric ward complex is capable of treating 70 in-patients, immense and will immensely benefit children suffering from cancer in Sri Lanka.

The opening ceremony was attended by high-ranking SLAF officials representing the Sri Lanka Air Force Commander, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa, the Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr Palitha Mahipala, Director of Apeksha Hospital Dr Aruna Jayasekara, the Basnayaka Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya Dishan Gunasekara as well as other guests.

(Pics : Facebook page of Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Dewalaya)

“Sarvajana Balaya” presidential candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera unveiled his “National Strategic Plan Towards A Happy Nation” as his election manifesto in Colombo on Saturday.

The ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance presidential candidate and leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera’s presidential election national strategic plan unveiling ceremony had commenced this morning (31), at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.

This strategic plan is noted as a historic milestone, being recognized as “Sri Lanka’s first Presidential Election Strategic Plan that was brought to life by the people’s opinions.”

This is the first time Sri Lanka has seen a strategic plan that was presented in draft form for public consultation and intellectual discourse; the final plan was arrived at after eight weeks of extensive feedback from stakeholders, the MJP leader said in a post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter).

“It was our intention that a sincere, sensible election manifesto must be devoid of empty rhetoric and vague promises, and instead be a set of practical strategies that enable us to achieve our objective of a Happy Nation for all Sri Lankans,” he said.

The second draft of the strategic plan of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance had also been presented to the representatives of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on August 21.

(adaderana.lk)
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Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships; “HE FEI”, “WUZHISHAN” and “QILIANSHAN” arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (26th August 2024). The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.

The “HE FEI” is a 144.50-meter-long destroyer, crewed by 267 personnel under the command of Captain Chen Junfeng. The “WUZHISHAN” is a 210-meter-long Landing Platform Dock, manned by 872 crew members and commanded by Captain Fei Zhang. Similarly, the “QILIANSHAN” is a 210-meter-long Landing Platform Dock, with 334 crew members under the command of Captain Xiong Binghon.

Commanding Officers of the trio of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships are scheduled to call on the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today. To strengthen the camaraderie between the two navies, crew members of these ships are set to participate in a series of programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy.

In addition crew members of the ships will explore some of the tourist attractions of the country, during their stay in Colombo. Additionally, Sri Lanka Navy personnel will have the opportunity to participate in briefings on the operational functions of the ships as well.

Concluding the formal visit, the trio of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships will depart the island on 29th August, after a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off the coast of Colombo.

(source / pics : navy.lk)