The Pakistan government on Wednesday granted parole to incarcerated former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend the funeral and last rites of his wife Kulsoom Nawaz along with his daughter Maryam Nawaz.
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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.
68 year old former first lady for three times Begum Kulsoom, wife of jailed former Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif, passed away on Tuesday in London after a prolonged illness. She had been undergoing treatment at London's Harley Street Clinic since June 2014. She was placed on life support earlier on Tuesday as her health deteriorated.
69 year old Dentist Dr Arif Alvi, a founder member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party has been elected as the 13th President of Pakistan. He is a close ally of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
A Myanmar Court has sentenced two Reuters media men for seven year prison term for violation of State Secrets Act while conducting investigations over violence against Rohingya minority. It was alleged that they had been collecting evidence about the murders of 10 Rohingya men by the army in the village of Inn Din in northern Rakhine in September 2017.
Sen. John McCain the Arizona Republican and 2008 presidential nominee, who passed away due to brain cancer on August 25, was laid to rest at the US Naval Academy on a grassy hill.
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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