India’s former Defence Minister George Fernandes died on Tuesday consequent to a prolonged illness. He was 88 at the time of his demise. He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
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Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe graces State Vesak celebration in Galle
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the State Vesak celebration held at the Thotagamuwa Rathpatha Rajamaha Viharaya, Galle on Saturday. -
President Maithripala Sirisena graces the official National War Heroes' Day
President Maithripala Sirisena graced the official National War Heroes' Day as its Chief Guest. It was held at the Battaramulla National War Heroes' Monument on Sunday. It was organized by the Ranaviru Seva Authority (RVSA). The theme was "Samaye Dasavarshikabhisheka Samaruma" - 2019 (A Decade of Peace). -
Distance from all sorts of prejudices, dedicate to create society living according to Buddha’s teachings: JVP
JVP has appealed to the masses in Sri Lanka to resolve on this Wesak Day to distance themselves from all sorts of prejudices and fanaticism, to dedicate themselves to the creation of a society where they could live according to the teaching of Lord Buddha, identify correctly the obstacles that are placed to prevent them from reaching such a society and cast them aside. -
Compensation paid to victims of bomb explosions at Churches on PM’s directives
Compensation packages for deaths and injuries of the suicide bomb attacks which took place at St. Sebastian’s Church at Katuwapitiya have been handed to victims following a directive by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. -
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in Minuwangoda, meets victims of mob violence
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya visited the Minuwangoda area and inspected the damage caused during violence. During his visit, he discussed the security situation with the officials present. -
WP Governor Azath Salley hands assistance for renovation of Minuwangoda Mosque
On behalf of the Western Provincial Council, Governor Azath Salley recently handed over a cheque for Rs 1.5 million to the management of the Minuwangoda Jumma mosque for necessary renovations following the mob attack which damaged some parts of the worshipping place. -
ITAK commemorates Mullivaikal Remembrance Day
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi held a simple ceremony at the Party headquarters in Jaffna on Saturday, May 18 to commemorate the Mullivaikal Remembrance Day. -
‘Api Minussu’ holds rally for unity in Colombo
A rally for unity was held at the Viharamahadevi Park recently under the theme ‘No more bloodshed! Rally for National Unity!’. It was held under the patronage of the ‘Api Minissu’ (We’re Humans) organization. -
Presidential pardon granted to 762 prisoners to mark Vesak festival
Presidential pardon has been granted to 762 prisoners held for minor offences. 736 male detainees and 28 female detainees from 30 prisons across the country have been released to mark the Vesak celebration. They include 117 inmates of the Welikada Prison, 62 inmates from the Pallekele Open Prison, 55 from the Mahara Prison, 50 from Anuradhapura Prison, and 53 inmates from the Pallansena Prison. -
Buddha’s teaching more relevant today than ever before: Opposition Leader Mahinda
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that Buddha’s teaching is more relevant today than ever before for we live in a world that thrives on conflict. The forces that nurture conflict are pervasive, obstinate and terribly powerful. Therefore Buddha’s words hold more significant and true today. -
Army holds memorial service for Easter Sunday explosion victims
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Dr. Malcolm Ranjith conducted a special Memorial Service at Bambalapitiya St. Mary’s Church on Saturday in memory of Easter Sunday terrorist attack victims. It was held under the patronage of the Army Christian Fellowship. Rev Fr Benadict Joseph, Sri Lanka Army Chaplain and Rev Feleisious Perera, Vicar in Charge of the church assisted the cardinal. -
People must follow Buddha’s teachings for building boundless peace: President Maithripala Sirisena
President Maithripala Sirisena has observed that people must recollect the teachings of the Buddha to build a society with boundless peace.
The Congress Party has appointed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as general secretary in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh (UP).
The 71 year old Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's founder Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, has become victorious in the 11th parliamentary elections with a landslide victory. She was the chief of the Awami League.
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister 68 year old Nawaz Sharif was on Monday ordered to served seven years imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case in the high-profile Panama Papers scandal by an anti-corruption court.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has observed that there could be a female Dalai Lama in the future since Buddhist traditions are very liberal, having equal rights for both genders.
India donates 70 books to Vavuniya Public Library
Deputy Indian High Commissioner Balachandran handed 70 books to the Vavuniya Public Library recently.
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Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrates 40th Charter Day
Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrated its 40th Charter Day Anniversary recently at the Rotary house under the patronage of K. Arunthavarajah – Additional govt. agent, Trincomalee...
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Demo against Easter Sunday attacks at Ninthavoor Mosque premises
Muslims recently held a silent demonstration in the premises of the Ninthavoor Jumma Mosque against the attacks on Churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
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Saravanapavan presents sports equipment to Sports clubs in Velanai
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Eswarapatham Saravanapavan recently presented sports euipment to sports clubs in the Velanai South area at an event held at the Punguduthewu...
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