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Largest ice haul in Kalutara division found in Baduraliya forest

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A travel bag containing nearly 4 kilograms of ICE worth over Rs. 55 million lay hidden in a forest area in Thumbagalla, Baduraliya, before law enforcement officers uncovered it. ... Read More


Police officer arrested for assaulting security guard

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A police constable was arrest by the South Kalutara Police for allegedly assaulting a security guard on night duty at the Kalutara District Forest Officer's Office. The suspect, ... Read More


Grid stability prompts solar shutdown till 3 p.m. today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The National System Operator (Private) Company has made a special request to ensure an uninterrupted and safe electricity supply across the country during the Vesak festive season... Read More


Guidelines released to curb meningitis outbreak in schools

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a set of guidelines to all Provincial Education Directors on how to prevent the spread of meningit... Read More


20 Vesak pandols in Colombo, Over 15,000 dansal islandwide

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Over 20 Vesak pandals in Colombo; more than 15,000 dansal across the country Buddhist devotees are making extensive preparations with great devotion to celebrate the sacred Vesak... Read More


Sri Lanka Army names new Chief of Staff

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Sri Lanka Army has announced that Major General Nilantha Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. T... Read More


PM highlights Vesak as time for compassion, wisdom, and unity

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Just as we illuminate the external world, this Vesak season should be used as an opportunity to illuminate compassion, kindness, and wisdom within our own hearts, says Prime Minis... Read More


Inner peace key to achieving lasting global harmony, says President in Vesak message

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that, according to Buddhism, to establish peace in the external world, spiritual peace within the individual must first be ensured. The ... Read More


Hiru Shakyasingha Festival begins at Mahiyangana sacred site today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- On the Vesak Poya day, the Hiru Shakyasingha Festival organised by the Hiru Media Network led by Hiru TV and Hiru FM has commenced at the historic Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya. ... Read More


Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is Today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls today (30). The sacred threefold events of the Supreme Buddha are commemorated with great reverence by Buddhists around the world on this Vesak... Read More