Poson Full Moon Poya day, today

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2 years ago

June 3, 2023

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Poson Poya is commemorated today marking the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Poson is of great historical and religious significance and is celebrated by Buddhists.

Poson commemorates the occasion over 2,000 years ago when Arahat Mahinda converted King Devanampiyatissa to Buddhism.

For Buddhists, Poson is second only to Vesak in terms of importance.

Although Poson is celebrated throughout the island, major ceremonies are organised in Anuradhapura and Mihintale.

Many religious activities are organised in view of Poson such as sil, bodhi pooja, devotional songs, pandols, and lanterns.

Special allowance for policemen on duty at ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’

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58 minutes ago

April 18, 2025

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A special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Siri Dalada Vandanawa) in Kandy, the police said.

The measure has been taken over the instructions of the Acting IGP, in consideration of the fact that these police personnel will be on continuous day and night duty for over 10 days, away from their regular stations and incurring additional personal expenses.

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Ravi K’s Bill to repeal Online Safety Act gazetted

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1 hour ago

April 18, 2025

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The Bill to repeal the Online Safety Act, No. 9 of 2024, and other regulations concerning the Act, has been gazetted.

The Online Safety Bill was passed by a majority vote in Parliament on Jan. 24, 2024.

The Bill that has been gazetted was submitted by opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake.

On Feb. 28, 2025, MP Karunanayake submitted a private member’s Bill to the Parliament Secretary-General, aiming to repeal the controversial Online Safety Act.