CBL Samaposha, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted nutritional brands, continues its longstanding commitment to community wellbeing by supporting devotees attending the sacred Kandy Esala Perahera, a tradition it has maintained for more than two decades.

CBL Samaposha’s association with the Kandy Esala Perahera began in 2003, reflecting the brand’s dedication to promoting nutrition and wellbeing among Sri Lankan communities. Recognizing the needs of thousands of devotees and pilgrims travelling long distances to participate in and witness the annual religious and cultural celebration, the company launched a nutritional support initiative aimed at providing convenient and nourishing refreshments during the festivities.

Since 2010, the programme has been conducted in collaboration with the Kandy District Secretariat, enabling distributions to take place within the Sri DaladaMaligawa precinct and surrounding areas. The partnership has strengthened the reach and effectiveness of the initiative while ensuring the responsible delivery of nutritional support to devotees and Perahera participants.

As part of its 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera programme, CBL Samaposha plans to distribute 20,000 CBL SamaposhaAggala packs per day during the five-day Randoli Perahera, bringing the total number of packs distributed to 100,000. The CBL SamaposhaAggala packs will be made available to devotees attending the event around the DaladaMaligawa and key surrounding locations.

In addition, approximately 2,000 Aggala packs per day will be distributed through the four Devalayas, providing nutritional support to dancers, performers, support staff and others who play a vital role in the successful conduct of the Perahera.

“The Kandy Esala Perahera brings together thousands of people from across the country, and CBL Samaposha remains proud to be part of this cherished tradition by providing nutritious food to those who participate in and contribute to the event,” said Isuru Mendis, Brand Manager, CBL Samaposha.

For more than two decades, CBL Samaposha’s involvement in the Kandy Esala Perahera has demonstrated the brand’s commitment to community wellbeing, nutrition and social responsibility. Through this enduring initiative, CBL Samaposha continues to make a meaningful contribution to one of Sri Lanka’s most significant cultural and religious celebrations, supporting devotees and participants while positively impacting the communities it serves.

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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Sri Dalada Maligawa, has contributed Rs. 50 million in financial aid to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund.

The Chief incumbents of the Malwathu and Asgiri chapters, along with the committee members and the Maha Sangha, together with the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, made the donation to help uplift lives affected by the floods and to rebuild the houses destroyed by the devastating floods.

According to the Sri Dalada Maligawa, the donation was officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the presidential secretariat today (11 Dec).

Ven. Mahawela Rathanapala Thero – Deputy Registrar of Malwathu chapter, Ven. Muruddeniye Dhammarathana Thero – Deputy Registrar of Asgiriya chapter,  Hon. Pradeep Nilanga Dela – Lay Custodian of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayaka – Presidential Secretary were present during the official handing over. (Newswire)

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The driver of a lorry and his assistant who were arrested for the possession of thirty-one (31) empty bullet casings in the vicinity of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy have been released on bail. 

Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa told the media yesterday (19) that the empty bullet casings were found after a lorry that had arrived to collect garbage at the Sri Dalada Maligawa had been inspected by security officials.

The security officials had found 31 empty bullet casings of T56 weapons inside a bag kept separately in the lorry.

SSP Thalduwa said upon being inquired the two suspects had revealed that they had found the stock of empty bullet casings while collecting garbage from an Army Camp in the area. 

As the empty bullet casings could be sold for scrap metal in exchange for cash, the suspects had stated they had kept it aside for this purpose. 

SSP Thalduwa further stated that the suspects who were apprehended for investigations into the matter were released on bail after being produced before the court.

He stated that investigations conducted thus far have not proven any motive to carry out a crime, adding that the Police are continuing investigations into the matter. (NewsWire)

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