President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the newly appointed Atamasthanadipathi most venerable Pallegama Hemaratna Thera.
The Thera was appointed on November 11 after he was appointed by unanimous working council.
Most Ven Hemaratana Thero was appointed following the demise of Ven Dr Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero. The appointment ceremony of the monk was done without inviting politicians and VIPs.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill under which benefits for former Presidents would be reduced has been gazetted.
Sotheby’s has returned ancient gems linked to the Buddha’s remains following pressure from the Indian government.
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