President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his deepest condolences and sympathies to the victims of the earthquake that struck the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan.
In a message to Japanese Emperor Akihito, the President expressed confidence that the resilient people of Japan will overcome the calamity with their indomitable spirit and courage.
“The President also expressed the readiness of the government and people of Sri Lanka to stand by with the people of Japan, in a spirit of friendship and solidarity at their time of difficulty,” the statement added.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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