Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:

In line with the Vesak festival, the Ministry of Defence organized a series of religious programmes throughout the week within the Ministry premises. These religious observances included Dhamma discussions, almsgiving ceremonies, and Dansel which were conducted with the participation of the Ministry Staff.

Several Dansels were also organized by various branches of the Ministry, throughout the week as part of these observances. This welfare initiative was conducted on multiple days, providing refreshments and meals to participants.

The religious programmes culminated in a special Dhamma programme held at the Ministry on 02 June. The ...