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Lions Club program on Prevention of Drug Abuse & HIV/AIDS

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5 years ago

2021/04/4

Lions Club of Dehiwela North of Lions Clubs International-District 306 A2 completed one of their continuous programs on Prevention of Drug Abuse & HIV/AIDS.

Realizing the need to create awareness among the youth, they launched the initiative in 1993/94, which still continues. Lion S. Ramachandran serves as District Chairperson of this program since its inception. Rotary club of Colombo Mid-City from District 3220 teamed up with the ongoing program in 2016/17.

The 27th Annual awards ceremony was held at the Lions Activity Centre, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo on March 21 with District Governor Lion Ajith Liyanage MJF as chief guest and Dr. Sarath M. Samarage as guest of honor.

President of SL FONGOADA, Dr. Samarage, Director, FISD, Ravi Kandiah, Rev. Father Jude Bernard Rodrigo and PCC Lion Duminda Munasinghe in their presentations stressed the need for active youth participation in the war against drug abuse.

Lion S. Ramachandran and Rotarian K. Arabhinthan were the co-chairpersons of this project under. the joint initiative of Lions International – District 306 A2 and Rotary International – District 3220.

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PNS TAIMUR & ASLAT arrive in Colombo

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3 hours ago

2026/04/13

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The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 12 Apr 26.

The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in
compliance with naval traditions.

The duo of ships is commanded by Captain NIAMAT SAEED KHAN (PNS TAIMUR) and Captain NADIR MATEEN AFRIDI (PNS ASLAT).

Meanwhile, the ships are expected to conduct a Bilateral Naval Exercise LION STAR V with the Sri Lanka Navy in Colombo seas.

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Heat index likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and Monaragala district

Published

22 hours ago

2026/04/12

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre at 3.30 p.m. on 11 April 2026, valid for 12 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 Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern provinces and Monaragala district.

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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Sun directly overhead Cheddikulam, Kebithigollewa, Gomarankadawala and Nilaveli about 12:11 noon. today [12]

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22 hours ago

2026/04/12

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On the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, it is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka from 05th to 15th of April in this year.

The nearest areas of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (12th) are Cheddikulam, Kebithigollewa, Gomarankadawala and Nilaveli about 12:11 noon.