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Sithulpawwa chief incumbent says Prez on the right path
Chief Incumbent of the historic Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara, Ven. Mataramba Hemaratna Thera, on Saturday (1), advised President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to continue with his policies, which he said were welcome. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa met the Thera after taking part in a religious ceremony at the Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara.
The President’s Media Division has, in a statement, quoted Ven. Mataramba Hemaratna Thera as having told President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that his journey was on the right path in line with Saubhagyaye Dekma (Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour) Policy Statement. If the project succeeded, the next generation would be able to experience the results.
“There are some people who depend on foreign funds and their task is to oppose whatever good things are done for the betterment of the people. They also spoiled the President’s pure intentions to create a healthy nation by providing a toxic – free diet”.
The Thera further said that if the Saubhagyaye Dekma achieved its objectives the country would be very fortunate. Ven. Mataramba Hemaratna Thera said, “There are people who are eying to gain power as well as who cannot wait another few more years to reap the benefits of the Saubhagyaye Dekma while having envious feelings towards the progress of the country.”
President Rajapaksa, after paying homage to the Datu Mandiraya of the temple, called on the Maha Sangha, including the Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Mataramba Hemaratna Thera.
The President handed over the ‘Sannas Pathra’ of declaring the historic Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara as a sacred place to Ven. Mataramba Hemaratna Thera.
The President and other Ministers presented the “Free Grant Certificates” that pronounced naming of four temples adjacent to the Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara as sacred places, to the Chief Incumbents of the respective temples.
The foundation stones for the constructions of ‘Wahalkada’ on the road towards Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Vihara were laid under the patronage of Ministers Chamal Rajapaksa, Mahinda Amaraweera and State Minister D.V. Chanaka.
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Heat Index at Caution level’ in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 12 April 2026, valid for 13 April 2026.
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee 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.
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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 (13th) are Pesalai, Mankulam and Nedunkerny about 12:11 noon.
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 at Caution level’ in the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western and Southern provinces and in Trincomalee district.
Showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces.
Sun directly overhead Pesalai, Mankulam and Nedunkerny about 12:11 noon
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