Iran warns it will target UK, US and French bases in region if they help defend Israel Source:Island Iran warns the UK, US and France it will target their bases and ships in the region if they help stop the strikes on Israel, according to state media report. Iranian state media has reported that 60 […]
Poson Poya Day – A Sacred Day in Sri Lankan Buddhism Poson Poya Day is one of the most significant religious observances for Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of June, Poson commemorates the historic arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera, the son of Indian Emperor Ashoka, who brought […]
Sri Lankan Airlines takes flight towards new horizons with fleet expansion Source:Island A majestic welcome for SriLankan Airlines’ newest Airbus A330-200, as it receives a ceremonial water salute at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake yesterday. Pic by Nishan S. Priyantha SriLankan Airlines, long a subject of national debate and a significant drain on public funds, […]
Rise in dengue, chikungunya, influenza among children: Pediatrician-by Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama Source:Dailymirror Colombo, June 1 (Daily Mirror) – There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said He told the Daily Mirror that the recent […]
If religions were to build bridges rather than walls-by Bertrand Russell Source:Island The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Throughout our history, religions have divided people much more than they have united them. In a world where the most urgent need is unity resulting from fellow feelings, religions, in their […]
Poson Week will be observed from June 7 to June 13 Source:Island The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Walawahengunawewa Dhammarathana Thero, expressed his appreciation to the government for its decision to hold the Poson Festival 2025 with full state patronage. The Nayaka Thero made these remarks during a discussion held on Wednesday (21) […]
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Vesak Festival: Celebrating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing of Lord Buddha Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima or Vesak Poya, is the most sacred day for Buddhists around the world. It commemorates the triple events in the life of Lord Buddha – his birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana). Celebrated on the full moon day […]
IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid heightened Indo-Pak tension Source:Island With the safety of various stakeholders in mind, the BCCI has temporarily suspended the league (IPL) The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been temporarily suspended. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the development, clarifying in a […]
