Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A multi-religious ceremony and a Dhamma sermon took place this evening (27) at the United National Party (UNP) headquarters, Sirikotha, in Pitakotte to transfer merit to those who died and invoke blessings on those injured or affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe presided over the event, which commenced with multi-religious observances. The subsequent Dhamma sermon was delivered by Venerable Dodampahala Rahula Thera.

Following the merit-making ceremony, UNP General Secretary and former Member of Parliament Thalatha Atukorale addressed the media, alleging that the current administration is engaging in dictatorial practices. She further claimed that the operational mechanism...