Over 1,004 prisoners set for christmas release through presidential pardon

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5 months ago

December 24, 2023

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A special presidential pardon is set to be extended to a total of 1,004 inmates, leading to their release from prisons in celebration of Christmas Day.

This announcement comes from Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Gamini B. Dissanayake.

Among the inmates qualified to receive presidential pardons are 989 male inmates and 15 female inmates, as per the Department of Prisons.

This includes 162 inmates of the Pallekele Open Prison, 78 inmates of the Anuradhapura Prison and 42 inmates of Welikada Prison.

Accordingly, all 1,004 inmates who were qualified to receive the special presidential pardon will be released from the prisons on 25 December 2023.

Vesak Full Moon Poya today!

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7 mins ago

May 23, 2024

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Buddhists all over the world celebrate the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day today (23).

Buddhists commemorate Siddhartha Gautama’s birth, the enlightenment of the Buddha, and the passing away on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.

Vesak Poya Day holds special significance for Sri Lanka as it marks the day when Lord Buddha visited Kelaniya at the invitation of Naga King Maniakkhika.

Additionally, other important events in Sri Lankan history took place on Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, including the arrival of Prince Vijaya and the commencement of the construction of Ruwanweli Seya by King Dutugemunu.

Renowned Venerable Ananda Thero also passed away on Vesak Poya Day.