Liquor shops closed for 3 days in May
2026-04-24
The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for three days in May in viewContinue Reading
Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2
2026-04-22
At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on MayContinue Reading
Matara to host State Vesak Festival on May 27
2026-04-22
The government has announced that the Sri Buddha Year 2570 State Vesak Festival will be held on May 27, 2026,Continue Reading
Chief Prelates urge President to revise 2026 Vesak date
2025-12-29
The Chief Prelates of Sri Lanka’s three Buddhist Chapters have sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting thatContinue Reading
Data Dansal : Public warned of fake links on social media
2025-05-14
The public has been warned of fake messages on social media platforms promising free data in view of the VesakContinue Reading
President’s Vesak Day Message
2025-05-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake marked Vesak Full Moon Poya Day with a message emphasizing the continued relevance of the Buddha’sContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak festival and long weekend
2025-05-09
Sri Lanka Railways has launched special train services from May 9 to 13 to manage increased passenger demand during theContinue Reading
Notice for those planning Vesak dansals
2025-04-28
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) has announced that all dansals organized for this year’s Vesak festival must be registeredContinue Reading
50 yr old sentenced to 08 years for molesting a minor in 2015
2024-11-25
A 50-year-old father of one has been sentenced to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually molesting an 11-year-old childContinue Reading
White House celebrates Vesak
2024-05-28
Honouring the global Buddhist community, the White House in Washington DC, led by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, celebrated Vesak withContinue Reading
High Commission of India unveils special Vesak art exhibition
2024-05-24
The High Commission of India in Colombo has organized a special exhibition titled ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami,’ which showcases works onContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. marks Vesak 2024 with a Mayoral Proclamation
2024-05-20
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. has issued a Proclamation declaring 23 May 2024 as “Vesak Festival Day” in theContinue Reading
Liquor stores to be closed in view of Vesak Festival
2024-05-20
The Department of Excise has announced the closure of liquor stores in view of the Vesak Festival celebrated this week. Continue Reading
‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak festival inaugurated by the President
2023-05-04
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ Vesak Zone, which is the National Vesak celebration organized by the Hunupitiya GangaramaContinue Reading
Liquor shops closed for three days next week
2023-04-27
All licenced wine stores and liquor sales outlets across Sri Lanka will be closed for three days next week inContinue Reading