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The great contribution made by the late Galaboda Gnanissara Thero for the benefit of the Buddha Sasana
The final rites of the late Venerable Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, the Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and the Chief Incumbent of the ... Read More
No 10 to hold Cobra meeting after weekend of escalating violence
Downing Street has confirmed there will be an emergency response meeting today after more than 150 people were arrested following violent disorder in UK towns ... Read More
Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya, will be cremated with full State honours today,
Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera, affectionately known as Podi Hamuduruwo, the Chief Sanghanayake of Colombo Nawa Korale of the Maha Vihara monastic establishment of the Siamese ... Read More
Kandy Esala Perahera commences
The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Scared Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy commenced with the ‘Kap Situweema’ ceremony this morning . The ... Read More
Sri Lankans in Bangladesh safe amid ongoing protests
The Sri Lankan High Commission in Bangladesh reported that despite ongoing protests, 2,500 Sri Lankans in the country are safe. However, the High Commission emphasised ... Read More
Accepting postal voting applications ends tonight
The deadline for the accepting of applications to cast postal votes ends today. The Election Commission earlier announced that the duly filled applications must be ... Read More
Election Commission refutes reports on voting at any polling station
The Election Commission categorically refuted media reports suggesting that voters will be able to cast their votes at any polling station at the upcoming Presidential ... Read More
presidential election: 14 candidates have placed their deposits – elections commission
The elections commission council says that 14 candidates have placed their deposits for the voting to select the 9th executive President of the country. Commissioner ... Read More
Vandersay spin attack crushes India
Leg spinner Jeffrey Vandersay had a fantastic game, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs, while skipper Charith Asalanka supported him well with 3 wickets for ... Read More
Hezbollah fires rockets into northern Israel
The Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah in Lebanon said on Sunday that it had launched dozens of rockets into northern Israel. Israeli forces reported no ... Read More