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Promoting lesser-known foods...
21 Jan 2025
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, together with the Ministry of Environment and the Department of Agriculture, launched a campaign to promote lesser-known, nutrient-rich foods. The event was held at BMICH Mihilaka Medura. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
Protest demanding immediate recruitment...
20 Jan 2025
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The Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers held a protest today in front of the Fort Railway Station, demanding the government immediately recruit all School Development Officers without further delay. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Protest against genocide in Palestine
20 Jan 2025
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The United Socialist Party staged a protest today in front of the American Embassy, demanding that the United States and Israel stop the genocide of the Palestinian people. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Beira Lake gets a fresh start
18 Jan 2025
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The Beira Lake in Colombo is undergoing a much-needed cleanup operation. Workers and volunteers are coming together to remove debris, clear invasive plants, and restore its natural beauty.
EU Mission presents Election recommendations...
17 Jan 2025
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The European Union Election Observation Mission today presented its Final Report, with 16 recommendations to enhance Sri Lanka’s future electoral processes
St. Benedict’s College inaugurates STEM Centre
17 Jan 2025
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St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena inaugurated a state-of-the-art STEM Centre to integrate the learning areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in a bid to evolve the present curriculum based education. Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena took part as the chief guest of the event along with Director cum Principal of St. Benedict’s College
Worthy cause...
16 Jan 2025
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Colombo City Running Team donated an artificial limb to a 37-year-old man from Anamaduwa, who had lost his right leg. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Bi-annual inspection at Dam Street police station...
16 Jan 2025
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Officers from the Dam Street police station today conducted their bi-annual inspection. The inspection team was headed by SSP Central Colombo Sugath Galagamage. The Dam Street Police OIC CI Ajith Peduruarachchi accompanied the routine inspection team. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
Protest against Rohingya human trafficking
16 Jan 2025
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The Indigenous Movement organized a protest outside the Opposition Leader’s Office today, voicing opposition to the illegal immigration of Rohingya refugees and condemning the human trafficking involved. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.
DIG Premaratne retires from Sri Lanka Police
15 Jan 2025
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DIG Rohan Premaratne, who served as the DIG of Western Province (North), has bid farewell to the Sri Lanka Police. A ceremony to honor his departure was held at the Police Headquarters. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
