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Another SL film to be screened nationally in UK from July 21
(By Sujeeva Nivunhella reporting from London)
Dilshara Jayamanna’s film “Yaaluwoda Yaaluida” will be screened in Cineworld nationally in the UK from July 21. Eraj Gunewardane and Shereen Willis are introduced in this film playing the lead roles in the film alongside Saranga Disasekara, Yureni Noshika and Dinakshie Priyasad.
This film produced by Rasitha Jinasena challenges traditional norms by putting high-end fashion at the forefront. The film also sheds light on their engagement with pop culture and music.
It also achieves a notable first in Sinhala cinema, featuring an anime sequence designed by Sejini Ratnayake. This artistic addition adds to the film’s uniqueness and sets a record as the first Sinhala film to incorporate anime.
Another milestone achieved by the film is the inclusion of an electronic dance music track titled “Tharunai.” This marks the first time a Sri Lankan Sinhala film has embraced the electronic dance music genre, solidifying its commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing new artistic expressions.
“Yaaluwoda Yaaluida” is screened after award-winning film director Prasanna Withanage’s latest film “Gaadi” (Children of the Sun) was successfully screened on the Cineworld cinema circuit. This was the first time a Sri Lankan film was released nationwide in the UK. The distributor of these films is Inidi Entertainment Ltd in London.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Prime Minister in her capacity as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education to plan, establish, and implement a computer network covering all the branches of the Department of Examination.
The Legal Aid Commission of Sri Lanka was established under the Legal Aid Act No. 27 of 1978 with the objective of facilitating access to justice for all citizens, including vulnerable groups and marginalized persons.
The commission makes a significant contribution to the protection of fundamental rights through the provision of legal aid services promotion of legal awareness, strengthening the rule of law and promoting access to justice.
It has been identified the appropriateness of declaring a National Legal Aid Day to enhance the public awareness of legal rights and remedies, facilitate a national dialogue on law enforcement and enhance the public understanding of the importance of legal services.
Accordingly, having ratified the legal Aid Act No.27 of 1978, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the resolution furnished by the Minister of Justice and National Integration to declare July 06th as the National Legal Aid Day.
Circulars giving instructions are issued each year regarding the admission of children to grade 1 in government schools, and its’ objective is to provide and ensure equal access to education, to provide necessary provisions and make necessary arrangements to act in a transparent manner and to minimize irregularities.
The new circular has been formulated taking into consideration the views and suggestions of the Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka, principals and education authorities, while paying attention to the new education reforms.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the
resolution formulated by the Prime Minister in her capacity as the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education to issue a new circular containing the relevant provisions and instructions for the admission of children to Grade 1 in government schools from 2027 onwards.
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