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Vesak celebrations marking the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, got underway across the country this week and are expected to continue in the next few days with religious activities, pandals, and dansal — stalls providing...
‘National Environment Week’ began yesterday on Vesak Poya Day with the planting of ‘Atawisi Bodhi’ trees, including Na, Sal, Kumbuk, Murutha, Mara, Divul, and Esathu (Bo), which have immense environmental, medicinal, and biodiversity value.
While participating in the National Vesak Festival at Thihagoda, Matara, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that final approval has been received from relevant parties to amend Sections 41 and 42 of the Vihara and Devalagam Act. “Any...
The Cabinet this week directed the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) to terminate “with immediate effect” the ongoing procurement process for the personalisation of e-passports. The tender included an issuance...
The annual Buddha Rashmi National Vesak Zone, organised by the Gangaramaya Temple in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office, was declared open yesterday. The illumination symbolised not only the Dhamma and inner peace but also...