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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.
Buddha’s message on non-violence, service more relevant now than ever before: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has observed that in a time of growing intolerance and inequality, the Buddha’s message of non-violence and service to others is more relevant than ever.
A Bill to regulate Islamic religious institutions is to be formulated: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that a Bill to regulate Islamic religious institutions including Mathrasas is to be formulated by the government shortly after consultations with the Attorney General.

: 19 September 2018

Nawaz, his daughter and son-in-law granted bail

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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Shariff, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and his son-in-law Capt Safdar have been granted bail by Islamabad High Court. They were ordered to pay to pay Rs0.5 million as surety bonds.

: 19 September 2018

Ex Malaysian PM Najib arrested

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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency arrested former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at his office on Wednesday over allegations of corruption. The allegation was that hundreds of millions of dollars linked to a state investment fund ended up in his personal bank accounts.

: 14 September 2018

The final journey of Nawaz Sharif's wife

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The final journey of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz, wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was held in a solemn atmosphere with the participation of thousands of mourners.

: 14 September 2018

Suu Kyi justifies jailing of two Reuters journalists

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Myanmar's de facto leader Aung Suu Kyi has defended the jailing of two Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and pleaded that they had broken the law and their conviction had "nothing to do with freedom of expression at all".