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Believers Eastern Church Colombo Cathedral Consecrated in a blaze of festivity

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4 years ago

2021/12/9

Prabath

His Grace Samuel Mor Theophilus and His Grace Geevarghese Mor Makariose and other members of the clergy

The Consecration service of the cathedral of the Believers Eastern Church was held on the 23rd of November 2021. His Grace Samuel Mor Theophilus and His Grace Geevarghese Mor Makariose along with the clergy consecrated the cathedral in midst of faithful and well-wishers. Cathedral was dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle. Then followed by a public event with the participation of MPs such as Dr. Kavinda Jayawardana, Premnath C. Dolewatta, Dr. Gayeshan Nawandana, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon, Senior Superintendent of Police Indika Hapugoda, Presidents Media Unit Assistant director Thilan Punchihewa, Prime ministers Secretary for Parliamentary affairs Udith Lokubandara, and other guests of honour.

Believers’ Eastern Church is rooted in the Orthodox faith and connected to 2000 years of ancient Heritage. The Spiritual head of Believers Eastern Church is Metropolitan Bishop Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan I. Metropolitan along with 25 bishops give spiritual leadership to the Church. The Church spreads in 16 countries with 81 dioceses and 15,000 parishes. The Believers Eastern Church in Colombo lays claim to a history of 30 years. Giving pride of place to social and spiritual upliftment, the Church lent support when the country needed help, after the tsunami in 2004 and during the recent spate of floods, coordinating with all initiatives involving child development, poverty reduction, education, women’s empowerment, sanitation, water, health, sustainability, environmental protection, and vocational training.

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Bus fares increased by 12.19% from midnight today [23]

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8 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Bus fares have been increased by 12.19% with effect from midnight today [23rd March 2026].

The minimum fare will be increased from Rs 27 to Rs 30 while the maximum fare of Rs2159/- will be increased to 2422/-

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Public will not be served as Computer system failure at Department of Registration of Persons

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9 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

The Acting Commissioner General of Registration of Persons has announced that due to an unexpected failure of the computer system of the Department of Registration of Persons, all services, including the one day service will not be held on Tuesday (24th March) at the Head Office and all Provincial offices.

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Heat Index at Caution Level in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts

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18 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
at 3.30 p.m. on 22 March 2026, valid for 23 March 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in
Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya 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 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.