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117th AGM of Automobile Association of Ceylon
The 117th Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Association of Ceylon is held on 29th June 2022 at the Association Auditorium. The AGM was well attended. AAC was established in the year 1904.
Whilst the members appreciated the manner in which the arrangement had been made for the meeting, they also commended on the excellent performance of the President and the Executive Committee members for their achievements during the year 2021. There was much Recognition for the record Financial achievement of Rs. 17.8 Million net profit earned after taxation, which is 33.3% increase in comparison to the previous year. This was despite the Covid-19 lockdown in the first three months of this period.
The following will continue to serve for the Committee for the ensuing year: –
President –
Dhammika Attygalle
Vice Presidents –
Ananda Dangalla and Keerthi Gunawardena
Executive Committee –
S.V. Ganesh, P.H. Liyanage J.P., P.B. Kulatunga, S. Mannapperuma J.P., Dr. Vijaya Corea, Harsha Panduwawala, Dampiya Banagala, S. Ravi, Wickrama R Punchihewa (Attorney-at-Law), Prasanna De Zoysa, Lasitha Gunaratne and M R M Farook
The President of the Association from the chair proposed the name of President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as Patron of the Association and Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne M.P (Life Member) and Desamannya, Sasana Keerthi Sri Lanka Puthra Nandadasa Rajapaksa (Life Member) Emeritus Chairman D.S.I. Group as Vice Patrons, which were carried unanimously.
Dhammika Attygalle (President) handing over the Life Membership card to Hon. Anura Priyadarshana Yapa M.P. Also in the picture (From left ) Harsha Panduwawala (Ex-Co Member), Hon. Piyankara Jayaratne M.P. (Vice Patron) and Keerthi Gunawardena(Vice President).
Police urge motorists who intend to use the Ella – Wellawaya Road to use alternative roads as there is a severe vehicle congestion due to inclement weather condition.
The oil anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 16 at the historic Rajamaha Viharaya in Kolonnawa, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Following the chanting of pirith, the oil anointing ritual was carried out at the auspicious time of 9:04 a.m., by the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Venerable Kolonnawa Dhammika Thero.
Speaking after the ceremony the Prime Minister said that:
“The Sinhala and Tamil New Year is one of the most important festivities in our country. It is a celebration with our families, reflecting our traditions and customs while strengthening the ties.
This festival leads the path for renewing unity, love, and bonds stronger. These values enrich a country. Development of a country is not limited by one-dimensional; a true development includes spirituality, relationships, and connections. The reason why we uphold these customs in such ceremonies is to remind ourselves of the significance and to pass on their value to future generations.
Therefore, today marks a significant day. Throughout this week, we came together and engaged in various activities. Followed by, the next event will mark the leaving for employment at the auspicious time and we should start working collectively to rebuild the country.
I wish everyone a New Year that is prosperous, peaceful, joyful, full of strengthened relationships, and most importantly, safe for all.”
The ceremony was graced by the presence of the Maha Sangha, and attended by the Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara, Divisional Secretary to Kolonnawa Priyanath Perera, Municipal Secretary Nelum Kumari Gamage, and the residents of the area.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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Heat Index at ‘Caution Level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts today [16]
Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology for 16 April 2025
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.
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 table below 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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