President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari accompanied by Minister of Justice and Buddhasasana Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Athukorale visited the Kelaniya temple today (May 15), the government news portal reported.
Venerable Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera explained the history of the temple to the Nepal President and the delegation.
President of Nepal Bidhya Devi Bhandari, was the Chief Guest at the closing ceremony of the United Nations Day of Vesak Celebrations and is on a four-day tour.
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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