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Ten Ladies College girls back home after a wonderful Indian trip
The first leg of the India Sri Lanka Student Exchange Programme between Ladies’ College and St Mark’s World School supported by the India – Sri Lanka Foundation was successfully completed as the students and teachers of Ladies’ College returned to the island on Aug. 20, a Ladies College new release said.
Ten students of Ladies’ College travelled to New Delhi and enjoyed engaging with 10 students from St Mark’s World School. During their stay they learnt about the diversity of values, language, customs, and works of art, rituals, and ceremonies that form the Indian culture and drew parallels with their own culture, it said.
The students were hosted in their Indian counterparts’ homes and over the 10 days engaged in various classroom activities, workshops and other learning programmes organized by the school.
They also visited the famous India Gate (New Delhi), Taj Mahal (Agra) and other historical places of interest. The students were also privileged to be hosted by Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Morogoda.
Commenting on their trip, the girls were all grateful for the experience, saying they are eager to host their Indian friends in October and share their own country with them.
“I can’t fully express all what I felt on this trip”, said one of the girls on the tour. ” I am happy that I got to cycle around India Gate and see many famous monuments such as the Lotus Temple and Taj Mahal. The days just flew by.”
Another commented, “it was hard, living with a family I have never met before but it was fun very soon. I really got to see how an Indian girl my age lives and it was really interesting. I also think I learned to appreciate what I have at home. I enjoyed visiting the Khan market and experiencing different Indian foods with my host family”.
Commenting on the girls and their experiences on the trip, Ms. Ranmalee Balasooriya, the Vice Principal said, “they really adjusted well. It was challenging at times because they are not used to some of the traditions and mannerisms of Indians. But they adapted well and were really good sports. We are truly grateful for the warm hospitality that the staff and students of St Mark’s World School gave us and we deeply appreciate the India – Sri Lanka Foundation for giving us this wonderful opportunity to grow our relationships with our neighbouring country. We thank each and every person for all their help, assistance and guidance to make our trip a resounding success”.
The students of St. Mark’s World School New Delhi are due to visit Sri Lanka in October this year.
High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd) Nayyar Naseer met with the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on 30th April
Welcoming the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister expressed sincere appreciation for the continued support and cooperation extended by the Government of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, particularly the assistance provided following the Ditwah Cyclone.
Both sides reaffirmed the longstanding and cordial relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which are founded on mutual respect, friendship, and shared interests.
The meeting also focused on the importance of further strengthening collaboration in key sectors such as education, tourism, and sports, with a view to enhancing people-to-people ties and creating new opportunities for cooperation reiterating Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening bilateral engagement.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka Ms. Zunaira Latif, Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
(Prime Minister’s Media Division)
The Ambassador of Nepal to SriLanka, Dr. Purna Bahadurn Nepali paid a farewell courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday (30th of April) at Temple Trees.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister conveyed sincere appreciation for the dedicated service and valuable contributions towards strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Nepal during the tenure of Dr. Purna Bahadurn Nepali.
Both parties reaffirmed the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, which are based on shared cultural, religious, and historical linkages. The Prime Minister also reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to further deepening bilateral relations with Nepal and enhancing cooperation for the mutual benefit of both nations.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pradeep Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.
(Prime Minister’s Media Division)
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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 01 May 2026, valid for 02 May 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time.
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 the 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
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Note:
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