o
Religious events will take a prominent place in the Dakshina Prabha Vesak celebrations from May 27 to June 2 in the south. Several events have been organised on full moon Poya next Saturday, May 30, in Matara, to highlight Sri Lanka’s...
As the dollar rate climbed to around Rs. 353 over the past week, importers of essential food items said that the sudden increase is driving up the cost of food imports, shipping and related charges, placing both traders and consumers under...
Police have introduced telephone numbers for reporting reckless drivers during the Vesak festival season. Video footage can be sent to the WhatsApp number 070-4755600, while complaints on vehicles emitting excessive smoke can be...
The Health Ministry has made it mandatory for all Vesak dansal to be registered with the area Public Health Inspector (PHI) or the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office due to health and food safety concerns. Registration has started...
For the first time in many years, the Bhikku Sangaaramaya at the University of Peradeniya would be the centre of Vesak activities in the campus. A number of religious events have been lined up by the university staff and...