Srilanka

Sri Lanka Army giving its contribution to the commemoration of Vesak festival on Saturday (18) launched a full day ‘Sil& programme, coupled with Dhamma sermons, Dhamma discussions and Bodhi Pooja at Sri Bodhirajaramaya, Panagoda.

United States has offered to continue to expand counter-terrorism and maritime and border security cooperation with Sri Lanka during the third United States&Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue held late last week, a joint statement issued at the end of the dialogue read. The Sri Lankan delegation was also briefed on the ‘Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS& which is a 79-nation strong coalition led by the US, given the terrorists who struck Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday appear to have drawn inspiration from ISIS.

As Sri Lanka marks a decade of peace on May 19, Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake has pledged to preserve the peace within the country. Noting that the country is now facing a threat of terrorism of a different nature, the Commander said the Army along with the other forces is prepared to prevent any similar attacks, such as that which occurred on April 26. He made these assurances at a media briefing held in Colombo this week.

Showery condition is expected to enhance in most parts of the island, particularly in south-western part in next few days. Showery condition is expected to enhance Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle, Matara districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning activity.