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SJB condemns violence against women

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SJB MPs yesterday staged a protest in Parliament against violence against women.

The MPs wore orange colour ribbons around their arms and had stickers on their attires reading: ‘Stop Violence against Women.’

The MPs were protesting against remarks made by SLPP MP Janaka Tissakuttiarachchi about MP Rohini Wijeratne and the Opposition Leader’s wife, in Parliament, on 20 November. MP Wijeratne told Parliament that the protest was to mark ‘International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women’ which fell yesterday.

She said : “It is reported that 20% of Sri Lankan women go through some sort of abuse. When such things take place, nothing is done. This is the same in parliament. No one is punished for such actions. Issuing warnings is not enough to prevent the abuses. Because of the lax attitude, perpetrators walk free when women are harassed and abused by them.”

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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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