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The significance of Binara Full Moon Poya Day

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Binara Full Moon Poya Day is a deeply significant and special day for Buddhists. Several key historical events in Buddhism are associated with this Poya Day. We can discuss... Read More


A turning point for women in the Buddha Sasana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The observance commemorates MahapajapatiGotami's determination to enter the monastic life and the establishment of the BhikkhuniSangha, while also inviting reflection on the opp... Read More


The Buddha rejects a king's offer of wealth and power

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Buddha's decision to leave behind the privileged household life associated with Suddhodana - his father and a leading ruler among the Sakyans, whose clan-based ganarajya, or... Read More


A positive step

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The decision taken by the Government to rectify all salary anomalies of public servants, including pensioners, indeed, is a positive step that would be hailed by all those State... Read More


Rough seas forecast, depression weakens over Odisha

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Rough seas and gusty winds are expected around the country over the next 24 hours, the Meteorology Department warned.The death toll from ongoing adverse weather rose to three, w... Read More


22A passed with Two Thirds majority

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments yesterday (25) by a special two-thirds majority, with 158 votes cast in favour and 63 votes ... Read More


Extending retirement age of judges will not end backlog of cases - Jeevan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- We have no issue with raising the retirement age of judges through the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. However, the reasons cited by the government for this increase are dif... Read More


CIABOC remands former Deputy Minister's wife

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, over... Read More


Rough seas forecast, depression weakens over Odisha

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Rough seas and gusty winds are expected around the country over the next 24 hours, the Meteorology Department warned.The death toll from ongoing adverse weather rose to three, w... Read More


22A will strengthen rule of law - Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday that all who vote in favour of the 22nd Constitutional Amendment does so with sincere intention... Read More