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Chief Justice appreciates enhanced US funding for legal fraternity

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4 years ago

2021/04/6

The US has enhanced its funding for legal fraternity by providing a special mobile application for the Colombo Law Society, affiliated to the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL).

At an event on April 5 to launch the application, Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, said, “I have no doubt that the mobile application that is launched today will have swift and effective access to its services and that Members will enjoy all new services offered through this application,” the US embassy stated in a statement issued yesterday (5).

“Continuing legal education and rapid access to information are critical in helping legal professionals to align with the requirements of the fast-changing socio-economic environment of Sri Lanka and the world,” said USAID Mission Director Reed Aeschliman.

The following is the full text of the statement: “With support from the United States, the Colombo Law Society (CLS) recently launched a mobile application that provides members with access to online legal resources and court calendars. With court calendars and law reports at their fingertips, lawyers will be able to better serve the public.

The mobile application was funded by the US Government’s Agency for International Development (USAID) and is first of its kind for Sri Lankan professional legal associations. Thanks to the app, busy lawyers who are CLS members will be able to access the latest educational resources on a mobile device, quickly connecting them to current research and information despite their hectic schedules.

The application is just one component of U.S.-funded support for Sri Lankan law professionals. The CLS also launched the 2020 edition of the Hulftsdorp Law Journal with U.S. assistance. This journal, coupled with online legal training, provides strategic and practical tools for attorneys and law students throughout the country. The CLS, a professional association affiliated with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, has more than 4,000 attorneys based in Colombo.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, CLS pioneered online education for Sri Lanka’s attorneys and law students and developed a continuing legal education protocol to frame its future training. With support from the United States, CLS has conducted 25 online legal training sessions for legal professionals and will offer intensive training to senior attorneys and workshops for junior attorneys and apprentices.”

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Heat index is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi districts.

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2 hours ago

2025/05/1

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Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology At 3.30 p.m. 30 April 2025, valid for 01 May 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 Eastern and North-central provinces and Monaragala, Hambantota, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi 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.

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Major May Day rallies in Colombo and Talawakelle

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3 hours ago

2025/05/1

Sahan Weerasooriya

NPP, SJB and SLPP won’t have parades

The ruling party National People’s Power (NPP) will celebrate May Day at Galle Face Green in Colombo. However, the NPP wouldn’t have a parade, party sources said.

The Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government in 2023 made Galle Face Green off limits for political rallies. But the incumbent government lifted the restrictions in November 2024.

The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will have its May Day rally at Talawakelle town. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 2 pm with the participation of SJB’s coalition partners, including Digambaram, Mano Ganesan.

The SLPP, too, decided against having a parade this time though it will hold a rally at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda.

The SLFP will hold its May Day event at its headquarters on Darley Road.

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Navy cleans up Kandy Lake

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3 hours ago

2025/05/1

Sahan Weerasooriya

The Navy on April 28 carried out post-event maintenance efforts at Kandy Lake, following the Siri Dalada Vandanawa.

The collaborative efforts of the officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, the Department of Irrigation, the Department of Archaeology and the Navy ensured the preservation of the lake’s natural beauty.

(Pic courtesy Navy media)