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St. Michael’s College B’caloa wins Chemistry Quiz Competition

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2 years ago

2024/07/3

Winning team

The first stage of the All-Island Inter School Chemistry Quiz, organised by the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, was held on February 16 under the guidance of Vipula Kulathunga, the Deputy Director of Education (Science), Ministry of Education, and Dr Laksiri Weerasinghe, Chairperson, All Island Chemistry Quiz Committee, 2024.

Compiled of 40 multiple choice questions, in all three languages, the written selection examination was conducted in 30 examination centres where 201 schools participated. After a grappling first stage of the quiz, the top four teams, and the best team from each province, undermentioned, advanced to the second stage.

The following teams were selected:

1. J/Jaffna Hindu College

2. BT/St. Michael’s College.

3. J/Hartley College

4. J/Vembadi Girls High School

5. WP/GM/Bandaranayake College Gampaha

6. Ananda Vidayala, Colombo

7. Central College Badulla

8. A/Anuradhapura Central College

9. kg/Mw/Zahira Collegec Mawanella

10. Highlands College Hatton

11. G/Sacred Heart Convent

12. Badulla Central College

13. Giri/Kekunagolla National School

The second stage was held on June 7th at Adamantane House, IChemC Rajagiriya. Following the inauguration of the next phase by the IChemC President, Prof Namal Priyantha, the first contest of this phase, compiled of an onsite theory examination composed of 25 multiple choice questions, resulted in four teams, with the best performances gaining ground in the final round; the oral contest of the All Island Interschool Chemistry Quiz.

The following teams were selected:

1. J/Jaffna Hindu College

2. BT/St. Michael’s College.

3. J/Hartley College

4. Badulla Central College

Runners-up

The enticing final phase had the best four members, from each team, elected, based on the onsite examination results, competing in an initial first round of oral questions, followed by a buzzer round. With Prof Dhammika Dissanayake moderating all the questions in the oral examination, the judge panel for this last round comprised Prof. M.D Deeyamulla, University of Kelaniya, Dr Manuja Lamabadusuriya, University of Colombo, and Dr Keerth Attanayake, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, along with Dr Sashipraba Vithanarachchi, Department Chemistry University of Colombo, who served as the quiz master.

Advancing through the preliminary rounds and onto the convoluted last stages, Hartley College, Jaffna, was placed third and Badulla Central College was placed second after a tough competition, whereas St. Michael’s College, Batticaloa, successfully bagged this year’s title at the All Island Chemistry Quiz where Lingeswaran Thanojith from St.Michael’s College,Batticaloa, displayed his proficiency that rewarded him with the Best Individual Performance and his school with this utmost victory.

The All Island Inter School Chemistry Quiz Committee appointed by the Council, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon in 2023/2024

Dr Laksiri Weerasinghe (Chairperson), Prof. M.D Deeyamulla, Dr Keerth Attanayake, Dr Manuja Lamabadusuriya, Dr Kushan Weerasiri, Devin Abeythunga, Ruwan Dhananjaya and Kishala Jayasinghe.

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.

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4 hours ago

2026/04/21

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
at 3.30 p.m. on 20 April 2026, valid for 21 April 2026

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces and in Monaragala district.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

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Advisory for Severe Lightning issued for all provinces of Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

2026/04/20

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Advisory for Severe Lightning
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 12.00 noon 20 April 2026 valid for the period until 11.00 p.m. 20 April 2026

Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur most places in the island after 1.00 p.m.

There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.

ACTION REQUIRED:

The Department of Meteorology advises that people should:

 Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees.

 Avoid open areas such as paddy fields, tea plantations and open water bodies during thunderstorms.

 Avoid using wired telephones and connected electric appliances during thunderstorms.

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Indian Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan meets Prime Minister

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10 hours ago

2026/04/20

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The Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, held a bilateral discussion with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (19) morning at Temple Trees.

Upon his arrival at Temple Trees, the Indian Vice President was received by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Prime Minister also extended her congratulations to C.P. Radhakrishnan on his appointment as the Vice President of India.

During the meeting, the Vice President noted that this is his first official visit to Sri Lanka and expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his stay.

The occasion was attended by the Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel; Members of Parliament Dr. K. Laxman and Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri; and the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and representing the Government of Sri Lanka the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath; Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage; Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj; Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri; Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma; Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa; and several other officials.