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Chandima Weerakkody appointed as the President of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association
Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody was elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association.
The special meeting to elect the office bearers related to the Ninth Parliament of the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association was held at the Parliament on Thursday (23) under the chairmanship of the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana. Julie Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, joined the event as a special guest. Dr. Susil Premajayantha, Minister and the Leader of the House of Parliament and the Secretary General of the Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake were also present at this event.
Major Sudarshana Denipitiya, M.P. was elected as the new Secretary to the Sri Lanka – USA Parliamentary Friendship Association and State Minister A. Aravindh Kumar, Members of Parliament Thalatha Athukorala and Velu Kumar were elected as Vice Presidents.
Furthermore, Member of Parliament Dr. Nalaka Godahewa was elected as the Treasure and Charles Nirmalanathan was elected as the Assistant Secretary to the Friendship Association.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ASAHI arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (01 Mar 25).
The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
JMSDF ASAHI is a 151m long destroyer commanded by Commander Shota TAKASHIRO. She is manned by a crew of 202.
During the stay in Colombo, crew members of the ship are expected to visit some tourist attractions in the city limits and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 03 Mar 25.
D.J. Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), addressing the media explained that the current fuel issue was due to some fuel distributors disagreeing with the governments decision to introduce a new formula on which their commission will be based.
The CPC chairman said that there was no shortage of fuel. and that the Corporation has received 2924 fuel orders at that time and was in a position to accept more.
Nevertheless, some fuel stations were closed today [01] while there were long queues at the ones which were open.
Veteran Sri Lankan actress Susantha Chandramali has passed away at the age of 61.
She will be remembered for her rolls in Saroja, Jaya Pita Jaya, Ran Kevita, Nidahase Piya DS, Charulatha, Sujatha, and Kande Gedara.
JMSDF ASAHI arrives at port of Colombo
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