A considerable rainfall has been occurred in Upstream areas of Malwathu Oya as of 1.00 pm today.
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In response to an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently on a state visit to China, visited the exhibition hall on the history of the Communist Party of China today (15).
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board informs that water supply will be suspended to the following areas for a period of 12 hours from 06.00 PM on 16.01.2025 to 06.00 AM on 17.01.2025 due to essential maintenance work on the main water pipeline supplying water to Colombo.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the island and cloudy skies are expected. Fairly heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow (15th) afternoon at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The traditional Thai Pongal festival, a celebration of the harvest, was observed at the Prime Minister’s Office on January 14 under the auspices of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who embarked on a state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, arrived at Beijing International Airport today (14) at approximately 10:25 a.m. Beijing time.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who departed for an official state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, arrived at Beijing International Airport today (14) at approximately 10:25 a.m. local time.
The Thai Pongal festival, also known as the "Harvest Festival," is observed with profound reverence by Tamil and Hindu communities worldwide. This significant occasion is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the Sun, the Earth, rain, and cattle for their indispensable contributions to a bountiful harvest.
The Thai Pongal festival, celebrated annually by the Hindu community in January, embodies the noble values of appreciation and gratitude. This festival serves to express gratitude to nature, particularly to the Sun God, for providing the energy essential for agricultural activities from sowing to harvest.
With President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s departure from the country for a State Visit to China, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, five acting ministers have been appointed to oversee key ministries under the president’s purview.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Fairly heavy showers about 75mm can be expected at some places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
President Anura Kumara Disanayake departed the country a short while ago to commence a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China.
