Final rites of Most Ven. Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera held

News

The funeral of the Custodian & Chief Priest of Maha Bodhi and Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera was held today (22) in Anuradhapura.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa were among those who paid their final respects to the Thera.

A large number of Buddhist monks and devotees were present during the funeral of the Nayaka Thera today.

Pix by Dayarathna Embogama and B.G.Chathuranga

Comments

Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments

Most Reviews

July 11, 2024

- 1272 - 0

Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.

July 9, 2024

- 451 - 0

Govt employees who refrained from taking part in strike to be rewarded

July 16, 2024

- 319 - 0

MP on open warrant turns up at school event

Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.

July 12, 2024

- 278 - 0

SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments

The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.

July 10, 2024

- 277 - 0

Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications

The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.

July 12, 2024

- 191 - 0