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Removal of Ven. Gnanasara Thera's robe wrong - Asgiri Chapter

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Registrar of the Asgiri Chapter, Ven. Medagama Dhammananda Thera said the steps taken by prison officials to remove the robes of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who was i... Read More


Counsel in Saudi Arabia for discussions to pardon Anojan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament that prison officials have assured embassy staff that all measures have been taken to e... Read More


Government exploring legal action against companies restricting fuel supplies - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Government plans to seek legal advice against private fuel companies under the terms of agreements and the powers vested in the Ministry under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation... Read More


De-robing Ven. Gnanasara Thera against law, Constitution - Gammanpila

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary Udaya Gammanpila yesterday said that removal of robes of Ven.Gnanasara Thera and bringing him court in civil clothes is against the ... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (08), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm likely at some places in the Western, Sabara... Read More


Gnanasara Thero's robes: Maha Sangha to meet President over prison attire for monks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A delegation representing the Mahanayake Theras of Sri Lanka's three main Buddhist Nikayas will meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (08) to discuss the recent decision t... Read More


Housing project launched in Kandaketiya for 41 families hit by Ditwah disaster

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A new housing project for 41 families displaced by the Ditwa disaster was launched in Kandaketiya yesterday (07). The foundation stones were laid for the construction of 41 new h... Read More


Negombo Hospital gets CT scanner worth Rs. 177 mn to improve patient care

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A new CT scanner installed at a cost of Rs. 177 million and a renovated Eye Clinic were opened at the Negombo District General Hospital yesterday (07), further strengthening diagn... Read More


Montana Governor to strengthen US-Sri Lanka trade, defence ties during visit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, accompanied by First Lady Susan Gianforte and a delegation from the US state of Montana, will visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (09) to strengthen agricult... Read More


Kahandagama in custody for drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama has been placed in custody until October 12, pending further questioning following his arrest. Police said Kahandagama was... Read More