Srilanka

Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central, Southern, Western and Uva provinces. Light showers may occur in the coastal areas at Western and Southern provinces and in Puttalam district in the morning too. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-central provinces during the morning. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

The President says that the brave soldiers have been able to overcome all hostilities against Motherland at all the times. President Maithripala Sirisena expressed these view at the passing out ceremony held at the Katukurunda Special Forces Training School Saturday (05th) morning. A total of 274 officers including 50 junior Police Inspectors, 183 junior Police Constable and 41 female constables who successfully completed the 76th basic training course at Katukurunda Special Forces Training School were passed out Saturday morning.

The Deputy Chief Sanganayaka of Siyane Korale Ven. Yakkaduwe Sri Rahula Thero has been appointed as the Chief Sanganayaka of the Pilikuththuwa Rajamaha Viharaya and Pahala Yagoda Sri Sugatanandarama Vihara. The Sri Sannaspatra (the Act of Appointment) presentation ceremony was held with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena Sunday (6).

Sri Lanka Police says that the displaying of posters, banners and cutouts related to the forthcoming Presidential Election is prohibited with effect from today (07).Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said as per the provisions of the Presidential Elections Act, the displaying of posters, banners, cutouts and such will be prohibited from today subject to certain exceptions.