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Final rites of ‘Podi Hamuduruwo’ to be held under state patronage (Update)

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9 months ago

August 2, 2024

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The final rites of the late Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero of the Gangaramaya Temple will be held under state patronage on Monday (Aug 05) at the grounds adjoining the temple, according to the funeral committee.

The funeral committee has also stated that the remains of the late Thero will be brought to the Gangaramaya Temple at 06.00 a.m. tomorrow (03) where it will lie-in-state for the public to pay final respects until Monday (05).

The Chief Sangha Nayake of the Colombo New Korale and Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple in Colombo, Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, passed away today (02), at the age of 81.

(Previous News on 2^nd August, 2024 at 03:44pm)

Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple passes away

Chief Incumbent of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo – Ven. Galaboda Gnanissara Thero, popularly known as “Podi Hamuduruwo”, has passed away.

The Thero was aged 81 years and had passed away after being admitted to a private hospital earlier today for treatment.

Under the guidance of Podi Hamuduruwo, the Gangaramaya Temple transformed into a dynamic centre initiating various programmes including vocational training programs, educational workshops, and humanitarian projects, aimed at uplifting the lives of people from all walks of life.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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39 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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48 minutes ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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