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Jagath Priyankara to fill vacancy state minister Sanath Nishantha

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4 months ago

January 25, 2024

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Jagath Priyankara from the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna is to fill the vacancy created by the sudden death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha who met with a sudden death this morning.

Accordingly, the government will lose a seat as Priyankara is the district leader of the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna led by Wimal Weerawansa who sits in Opposition along with other MPs representing his party.

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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.