The ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special veneration of the Sacred Tooth Relic, will commence today (18) after 16 years. President Anura Kumara Disanayake, along with Ambassadors, High Commissioners and other diplomats representing several countries, is expected to participate in the inaugural event.
The Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, a unique national heritage that represents the identity of Theravada Buddhism to the entire world, is not only the crowning jewel of the Buddhist population in Sri Lanka but also a revered and venerated sacred relic that commands immense respect from people across the globe.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-central and Uva province during the afternoon or night.
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The oil anointing ceremony for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 16 at the historic Rajamaha Viharaya in Kolonnawa, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, Uva and North-central provinces during the afternoon or night. A few showers may occur in the Western province and in Galle, Matara, Puttalam and Mannar districts in the morning too.
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The National Ceremony to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year was held on April 14, at the residence of Attorney-at-Law Mr. Saman Leelarathna in Pahala Bomiriya, Kaduwela, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur in the Western province and Galle, Matara and Puttalam districts in the morning too.
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Let us step into the New Year with renewed hope and a vision, as we continue to work together toward “a prosperous country and a beautiful life.”
As we celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year this year, a festival that symbolises the hope of both physical and spiritual renewal, our nation finds itself at a defining moment, achieving significant victories while resolutely striving towards the realisation of a better and more prosperous future.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western, Southern and Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the afternoon or night.
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The Government and the Public Services should commit in discharging the duties for the General Public
A meeting organized by the National Initiative for Research & Development Commercialisation (NIRDC) was held recently (10) at the Presidential Secretariat to streamline and commercialize research and development activities in the defence sector.
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