A group of Army doctors has removed a large size kidney stone from a man, which is said to be the world’s largest and heaviest kidney stone (calculus) removed following a major operation, the Army said. The stone was removed on Thursday (1) at the Colombo Army Hospital, entering the Guinness World Records, it said.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), the Sri Jinaratana Institute affiliated with the Gangaramaya Temple and Korean Cluelife Institute to establish a training center to train Sri Lankan’s for employment in the Korean shipbuilding industry.
The Philippines’ most active volcano began spewing lava and sulfuric gas Sunday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 13,000 residents in the southeast of the country’s main island. Situated on Luzon Island about 330 kilometers (205 miles) southeast of Manila, Mayon is one of the world’s most active volcanoes. (AFP)
A special felicitation ceremony was held at the BMICH today to honour Master Shi Fa Zhao, the Chief Abbot of the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum and the Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple in Singapore, in appreciation of many years of his service to Buddhism and Sri Lanka, which was attended by Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Gangaramaya Chief Prelate Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
An alms giving was held today at the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple to invoke blessings on Ven. Master Xi Pashao Thera, the head of Buddhist Tooth Relic Temple and Museum as well as the Golden Pagoda in Singapore, on the guidance of Chief Prelate of the Colombo Gangaramaya Temple Ven. Dr. Galaboda Gnanissara Thera.
’Cafe 2023’, the Culinary Art Food Expo International Processed Food and Hospitality Exhibition, was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH). The exhibition will be held until Sunday (11) from 11.00 am to 7.00 pm. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
A large number of National Peoples’ Power (NPP) supporters and candidates who have submitted nominations to contest the LG polls staged a protest outside the Elections Commission in Rajagiriya urging the Elections Commission to intervene to hold the LG polls. Pix by Gayan Amarasekara
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka held a reception to express its gratitude to the Naval officers of Sri Lanka and other countries in the region for the role they had played in rescuing the crew and also the others who had participated in salvaging the vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 earlier this year. Senior adviser to the President, Sagala Ratnayake was the chief guest. The Chinese Ambassador in Colombo, Qi Zehenhon
Sri Lanka Customs today displayed a seized container carrying three hybrid cars, a large stock of cosmetics, illicit cigarettes and foreign liquor worth over Rs.350 million, which had been imported by a trader falsely declaring as motor spare parts. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
The Midalana, Magura, Morapitiya, Peleda Galahitiya villages of the Palindanuwara Divisional Secretariat in the Kalutara district were flooded and several houses were affected due to the overflow of the Maguru Ganga. Areas along the Maguru Ganga, Udukumbura and Midalana on the Agalawatta-Kalawana road were under water, and vehicle movements were restricted. Pix by Danushka Lanka Nanayakkara Agalawatte
The staff of the Colombo East Base Hospital (CEBH) which has been selected as the best hospital for the diagnosis of COVID-19 was felicitated yesterday at a ceremony held in the hospital. The Director of the Hospital Dr. Priyantha Karunaratna and Chief MLS of the laboratory Ms.Thusharah Thanthirige were present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana
The ‘Sandahiru Seya Charity Trust’ recently donated a dialysis machine worth Rs 3.3 million to the Kidney Treatment Unit of the Anuradhapura General Hospital. The donation was made under a proposal by Defence Secretary, General Kamal Gunaratne.
The “ Poson Aloka Pooja” illumination of the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd was commissioned on the Poson full moon day on May 03.by Lakadeepa Chief Editor Siri Ranasingha , Anuradhapura District Secretary Janaka Jayasundera, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe and former Chief Minister S.M.Ranjith.
On the occasion of Poson Poya Day, a public conference organized by the South-South Research Initiative under the theme of ’’Buddhism as a Universal Solution to the World’’, was held at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall (BMICH) premises, Colombo. Several sessions were conducted on the themes of ’’Buddhism for Mental Wellness’’, ’’Buddhist Solutions to Modern Cris
A dharma deshana (serman) was held by Venerable Aludeniye Subodhi Thera at UNP Headquarters Sirikotha today to mark Poson Poya. UNP Buddhist society members and Sirikotha staff participated in the sermon and other programs held to mark the event. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana
The Buddhist Devotees pray at Gangarama Temple on June 3, 2023, Poson Full moon poya day. Poson Poya is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century. The most important festivals of the festival are held in Anuradhapura and Mihinthalee.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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