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Kandy Esala Perahera dates announced

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The 2023 Esala Perahera of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy will take place from the 17th August to 31st August, announced Diyawadana Nilame – Pradeeep Nilanga Dela on Wednesday (05).

The announcement was made following a meeting that took place on the Esala Perahera.

The dates area as follows, according to the official website of the Kandy Esala Perahera :

1st Kumbal Perahera: 21st August 2023
2nd Kumbal Perahera: 22nd August 2023
03rd Kumbal Perahera: 23rd August 2023
04th Kumbal Perahera: 24th August 2023
05th Kumbal Perahera: 25th August 2023
01st Randoli Perahera: 26th August 2023
02nd Randoli Perahera: 27th August 2023
03rd Randoli Perahera: 28th August 2023
04th Randoli Perahera: 29th August 2023
Final Randoli Perahera / Grand Randoli Procession: 30th August 2023
The water cutting ceremony ( Diya Kapeema): 31st  August 2023
Day Perahera: 31st August 2023

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Cabinet sub committee to study Middle East situation

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A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.

Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.

Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.

Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held on June 23.

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

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Youth dies after being beaten with a helmet

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A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.

Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.

The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.

A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.

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