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Believers Eastern Church Colombo Cathedral Consecrated in a blaze of festivity
The Consecration service of the cathedral of the Believers Eastern Church was held on the 23rd of November 2021. His Grace Samuel Mor Theophilus and His Grace Geevarghese Mor Makariose along with the clergy consecrated the cathedral in midst of faithful and well-wishers. Cathedral was dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle. Then followed by a public event with the participation of MPs such as Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana, Premnath C. Dolewatta, Dr. Gayeshan Nawandana, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, Senior Superintendent of Police Indika Hapugoda, Presidents Media Unit Assistant director Thilan Punchihewa, Prime ministers Secretary for Parliamentary affairs Udith Lokubandara, and other guests of honour.
Believers’ Eastern Church is rooted in the Orthodox faith and connected to 2000 years of ancient Heritage. The Spiritual head of Believers Eastern Church is Metropolitan Bishop Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I. Metropolitan along with 25 bishops give spiritual leadership to the Church. The Church spreads in 16 countries with 81 dioceses and 15,000 parishes. The Believers Eastern Church in Colombo lays claim to a history of 30 years. Giving pride of place to social and spiritual upliftment, the Church lent support when the country needed help, after the tsunami in 2004 and during the recent spate of floods, coordinating with all initiatives involving child development, poverty reduction, education, women’s empowerment, sanitation, water, health, sustainability, environmental protection, and vocational training.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, officially handed over the Financial Statements and Operations Report 2024 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (29).
A copy of the report was also presented to Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Several senior officials from the Central Bank were present at the occasion.
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Heat index, is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. 29 April 2025, valid for 30 April 2025
The general public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota 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 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.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a four-day state visit to Vietnam on 03 May, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Since the presidential election, President Dissanayake has so far visited India, China and the UAE.
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