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DDGHS urges people to avoid crowded areas and remain safe

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By Rathindra Kuruwita

Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath yesterday urged people not to travel during the long weekend to places where a large number of people would gather.

He said that Thursday (04) was a public, bank and mercantile holiday and it was likely that people would take Friday off and extend it to a long weekend.

“It’s better if you don’t go on trips. If you are going, don’t visit places where there are many people. Over 500 Covid -19 cases are reported daily and we know that we are still in the danger zone.

The rate of reduction in infections has slowed down greatly since we reopened. In fact, in the last week or so, there has not been a drop in cases,” he said.

Dr. Herath said that many events, including weddings, funerals and religious activities were taking place in the country. He urged people to avoid such gatherings.

“A lot of religious events are taking place around the country, and we urge organisers only to invite a few people. And we urge the people not to attend these events if you have any COVID symptoms. People have let their guard down. If we are not careful, there will be another spike in cases and we will have to go for a lockdown. The economic and social impact of this, at a time when the schools are just reopening will be devastating,” he said.



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Students of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College Kandy visit Presidential Secretariat and President’s House

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A group of students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy visited the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House and Colombo Port City today (09).

This program, organized by the Presidential Secretariat, the Ministry of Education, and the Mass Communication Division of Parliament, offers schoolchildren the opportunity to explore important sites, including the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s House, Colombo Port City, and the Parliament. The students from Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy were fortunate to participate in this program.

During their visit, the students learned about the history of Parliament after touring the old Parliament building.

Director General (Legal) of the Presidential Secretariat Advocate J.M. Wijebandara, Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Air Vice Marshal Bandula Herath (Retd), and Principal of Vihara Maha Devi Girls’ College, Kandy Mrs. Nilakshika Hapugoda along with several teachers were present on this occasion.

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Vatican Ambassador meets President, conveys greetings from Pope Francis

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Most Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe, the Vatican Ambassador to Sri Lanka, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (09).

During the meeting, the Vatican Ambassador congratulated President Dissanayake on his recent election victory, conveying heartfelt greetings from His Holiness Pope Francis, the Head of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State.

Ambassador Udaigwe also extended best wishes for the continued success and prosperity of Sri Lanka under the new President’s leadership. In his remarks, Dr. Udaigwe expressed optimism about Sri Lanka’s future, stating that positive developments were forthcoming in line with the people’s aspirations. He commended President Dissanayake’s commitment to the welfare of the country and its citizens, offering the Vatican’s support in realizing the President’s vision for Sri Lanka.

Dr Udaigwe also lauded President Dissanayake’s initiative to conduct transparent and credible investigations into the tragic Easter Sunday bombings and assured the fullest cooperation of the Vatican in supporting the President’s efforts to bring justice and healing to the victims and their families.

 

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Sri Lanka Army pays tribute to fallen War Heroes

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In line with the forthcoming 75th Army Anniversary (10 October) a solemn ceremony was held on 7th October 2024 at the Battaramulla War Heroes’ Monument (Ranaviru Smarakaya) to pay tribute to the heroic sacrifices of the nation’s fallen War Heroes.

The Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, presided over the ceremony as the Chief Guest, lending a significant sense of respect and prominence to the occasion. The event commenced with singing the National Anthem, followed by a two-minute silence observed in honour of the nation’s fallen patriots.

Thereafter, the Chief Guest, accompanied by several Senior Officers and Colonels of all regiments of the Sri Lanka Army  laid floral wreaths and saluted paying a solemn tribute to the fallen War Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for the sovereignty of the nation.

 

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