Vesak Day Message 2025 (B.E. 2569)
It is a privilege to share my Vesak day message with all citizens of the nation during this sacred period when the Buddhist community across Sri Lanka unites to honor the Lord Buddha, with...
President Allocates Rs. 1 Million from Fund for Each Victim of Kotmale Bus Tragedy
A grant of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be provided for each person who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident. President Anura Kumara Disanayake has instructed that Rs. 1...
Vesak Festival 2025 Kicks Off Under Presidential Patronage
The State Vesak Festival for the Buddhist Year 2569 began today (10) at the International Buddhist Centre Temple in Nuwara Eliya, attended by the Most Venerable Maha Nayaka Theros of the Three Nikayas and...
Pope Leo XIV Elected as New Pontiff
The first Augustinian Pope, Leo XIV, is the second Roman Pontiff—after Pope Francis—from the Americas. Unlike Jorge Mario Bergoglio, however, the 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost is from the northern part of the continent, though...
Exploring Poson Religious Celebrations at Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharayas
A meeting regarding the upcoming series of religious events at Sithulpawwa and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharayas took place today (08) at the Presidential Secretariat, led by Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake....
Weather Update
Showers or thundershowers are expected in several locations across Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern, and Eastern provinces as well as in Polonnaruwa district after 1:00 p.m. Some areas may experience fairly heavy rainfall exceeding...
Harnessing Buddhist Wisdom to Cultivate a World of Peace and End War’s Flames
President Says Delivering Keynote Address at 20th United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations President Anura Kumara Disanayake appealed to the global community to draw upon the insights of Buddhist philosophy to create...
President to Give Keynote Speech at 20th UN Vesak Day Celebrations Tomorrow
At the invitation of Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayake, currently on a state visit to Vietnam, is set to attend the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations, commencing...
Myanmar’s Operation to Rescue 15 Sri Lankans from Myawaddy on May 6
According to the Foreign Minister’s instructions, officials from the Myanmar mission are heading to Meosot today to rescue another 15 Sri Lankans from Meawaddy, Myanmar, on 06 May 2025, stated the Foreign Ministry. Their...
President Honors Bai Dinh Pagoda
President Receives Warm Welcome from the People of Vietnam During his ongoing state visit to Vietnam, President Anura Kumara Disanayake visited the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest Buddhist temple complexes in Southeast...
