10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was marked by the High Commission of India and its cultural arm- Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre at the iconic Galle Face Green on June 22, 2024 in Colombo. The theme for 10th edition of IDY ‘Yoga For Self and Society’ was personified with coming together of hundreds of yoga enthusiasts this morning. 2. High Commissioner …
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On the request of the Sri Lanka Police, the High Commission of India has been facilitating tailor made capacity building training courses for the personnel of the Sri Lankan Police at the premier police training institutions viz. Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI), Jaipur; CDTI, Hyderabad; CDTI, Kolkata and National Security Guard (NSG), Manesar in India. India regularly offers fully funded …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his commitment to maintaining a strong partnership with India to achieve Sri Lanka’s development goals. Emphasizing the urgency to expedite joint initiatives, President Wickremesinghe highlighted a comprehensive agenda aimed at transformative bilateral projects. The President highlighted the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the energy sector, aiming to foster new development for …
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‘’We also did not think that Mr. Ranil Wickramasinghe would be able to recover the country from the economic crisis in such a short period of time. But we have to accept it today. If you are a person who can see and hear, you have to accept that he has brought our country to this state’’ This statement was …
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Issued at 12.00 noon on 21 June 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provincesand in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. Several spells of light showers will occur in Matale and Anuradhapura districts. Strong winds of …
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India will travel to South Africa for a four-match T20I series to be played in November later this year. Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have officially announced the fixtures for India’s tour of South Africa in November 2024, which will feature four T20I matches. India and South Africa have engaged in …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the imperative of not forgetting the hardships endured in the past due to shortages of essential resources such as medicines, fuel and fertilizers critical for the country. He called upon all citizens to unite behind the government’s initiative aimed at fostering a new economic transformation in Sri Lanka, ensuring that future generations do not have to …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging tropical countries to explore self-sustaining financial models tied to environmental projects. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the inaugural WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024 at Water’s Edge Hotel, …
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In a significant diplomatic exchange, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led bilateral discussions at the President’s House yesterday (20). The joint energy projects between India and Sri Lanka took center stage during these discussions. Following the official meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, they delved into various …
Continue ReadingWEATHER FORECAST FOR 21 June 2024 Issued at 12.00 noon on 20 June 2024 Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provincesand in Nuwara Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at …
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