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
Several religious programmes were organised for American soldiers at a Navy base in Virginia, USA recently with the participation of Ven. Rajakeeya Pandita Hingulwala Piyarathana Thero, consultant and religious section member of the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs. At least 800 US soldiers and their families participated in the programmes, including sermons.
Several environmental organizations backed by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in Colombo today, demanding the government to file charges against the X-Press Pearl ship tragedy at a Sri Lankan Court instead of Singapore and seeking compensation for the environmental damage caused. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The American Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (AAA SL) announced that it has secured a significant donation of 40 metric tons of rice from Bridgeforth Farms in Alabama, USA, which will benefit 4,000 households, providing support to disadvantaged urban families and emphasizing the compassion and unity between the United States and Sri Lanka. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe
The Institution of Engineers’ Employees union went on a token strike in Colombo today with the primary objective of adjusting their basic wages to match the cost of living and against the arbitrary practices in internal governance. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
The Sinhala Ravaya lodged a complaint against Pastor Jerome Fernando and Natasha Edirisooriya who have made defamatory statements against Buddhism recently. Ven. Akmeemana Dayarathana Thero of Sinhala Ravaya was seen leaving the CID after lodging the complaint. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana
An exhibition of vintage stamps, coins, currency notes, organized by the Sri Lanka Independent Philatelic Association was held over the weekend at the Public Library in Colombo. Several stamps and other vintage articles were also exhibited and sold at this exhibition. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja
Commemorating the Eighty-first Birth Anniversary of late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera took place on Sunday (May 28) at the Kotte Sri Naga Viharaya. The commemoration was organized by the Maduluwawe Sobhitha memorial committee. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel
The much looked forward to Build Sri Lanka 2023 Housing and Construction Exhibition which commenced yesterday at the BMICH (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall) will be held until 28 May and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. The Prime Minister of Japan warmly received President Wickremesinghe, and bilateral talks commenced after a friendly conversation between the two leaders.
Two New Year celebrations organized by various organizations of Sri Lankans living in Kuwait and the Sri Lankan Embassy were held at two sports grounds in the country. The Sri Lankan Funeral Aid Fund and Social Service Association held their new year festival at the ’Philip Abasia’ area playground, and the Kuwait-Sri Lanka Cultural Association held their event in the ’Abuhalifa Saheel’ grounds. Pix by T.K.G. Kapila
The public sector employees who submitted nominations for the local government elections handed over a petition to the Ministry of Public Administration claiming that they have received transfers to other institutions despite the approval for their reinstatements. The group of public sector employees was headed by former President Maithripala Sirisena. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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