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Kandos Rasa Siththam competition 2021

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3 years ago

2022/01/9

Winners S. Yesandi Anuja Kithmini (5 yrs old) from Hokandara, K.P. Raminthi Ihansa Nethranjalee (9 yrs old) from Gampaha and Minuli Sasithma Gunathilaka (7 yrs old) from Mudungoda with Kandos and Education Ministry officials including Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. K. Kapila C.K. Perera at the ministry

Best chocolate brand in the country markets three new products with CSR as one of its objectives

The best chocolate brand in Sri Lanka, Kandos, now offers its fans an opportunity to contribute for a worthy cause while tantalizing the chocolate lover within themselves. The Kandos has just released to the market three new products covered with labels made of winning artistic designs by S. Yesandi Anuja Kithmini (5 yrs old) from Hokandara, K.P. Raminthi Ihansa Nethranjalee (9 yrs old) from Gampaha and Minuli Sasithma Gunathilaka (7 yrs old) from Mudungoda, who won the Kandos 2021 Children’s Day Rasa Siththam competition conducted with the assistance of the Ministry of Education.

The competition that commenced on Oct 1 marking the World Children’s Day was a project to raise funds to help the underprivileged children with educational equipment needs and other facilities. The competition in

its first phase invited children below the age of 12 years to paint anything of their liking and submit them to Kandos. A panel of judges from the Ministry of Education and Kandos selected the best three of all the entries sent to them by children from schools countrywide. The arts were later taken to design the wrappings of Kandos chocolates which have now been released to the market. Major portion of revenue from those products is directed to a fund which is meant to enhance the lives of underprivileged children by assisting them with their school equipment and other needs. The beneficiaries of the assistance are selected by Kandos officials under the guidance and directive of the Education Ministry officials. Each time they purchase those products, Kandos fans can contribute to this worthy cause. The three-award winning young artists were recently felicitated at the Ministry of Education in a ceremony organized jointly by the ministry and Kandos in the presence of Secretary to the Ministry of Education Prof. K. Kapila C.K. Perera.

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Severe traffic reported on Ella-Wellawaya road due to inclement weather

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9 hours ago

2025/04/16

Priyan

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.

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We should start working collectively to rebuild the country -PM

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11 hours ago

2025/04/16

Priyan

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.

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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]

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20 hours ago

2025/04/16

Priyan

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.