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NCCSL expresses sadness over passing away of Archbishop Tutu
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) yesterday expressed sadness over the death of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Issuing a press release, the NCCSL said that following the end of the oppressive rule of ‘apartheid’ in South Africa, Archbishop Tutu committed himself untiringly providing the much-needed leadership through the ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’ (TRC) thereby supporting and strengthening the work of late President, Nelson Mandela towards peaceful co-habitation and unified living of its people.
Given below is the press release in full: “Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a moral compass to South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Throughout that process and beyond, this servant of God was considered as an example of honesty, conviction, inclusiveness and human coexistence.
“In a world divided and beset with religious superiority, suspicion and violence, Archbishop Tutu In his writing ‘God is not Christian’ embraces and introduces God as ‘Love and Light’ accessible and made manifest by truth and love. His meeting and interaction with the Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama speaks volumes of ‘inter-faith dialogue’ and collaborative endeavors.
“As a strong proponent of ‘gender equality’, Archbishop Tutu played a pioneering role within the Church of ‘patriarchal influence’ with the ‘ordination of women’ and his call for inclusion of women for well- deserved and right development in the world.”
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the North-central, Eastern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Monaragala, Vavuniya, Mullaittivu and Kilinochchi districts during the day time
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 29 April 2026, valid for 30 April 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the North-central, Eastern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Monaragala, Vavuniya, Mullaittivu and Kilinochchi districts during the day time.
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 the human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced today (29) that the President of Sri Lanka Cricket and members of the Executive Committee have tendered their resignations.
The decision has been formaly communicated to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Kegalle, Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts during the day time
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 28 April 2026, valid for 29 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 and North-western provinces and in Kegalle,
Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts during the day time.
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.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
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