COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan has been implemented in Colombo in line with Vesak.This special traffic plan has been implemented as a large number of devotees are expected to visit the city to witness Vesak celebrations.Therefore, the traffic plan will be enforced i...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Steps have been taken to grant a special state pardon to 388 inmates across the country in view of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.According to the Department of Prisons, inmates will be granted a one-week pardon for each year or part thereof they have served in prison. Additi...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her Vesak Day message, highlighted the deep spiritual significance of Vesak, commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha, and praised the devotion of the Buddhist community across Sri Lanka in upholding age...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Vesak message, said that the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which marks the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha, is a moment to reflect on the Buddha’s timeless path of wisdom, compassion, and selfless service. He e...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Sacred Sarvanna relics,and the relics of the Maha Rahat Theros are scheduled to arrive at the Sirasa Namami – Sirasa Vesak Zone this afternoon.The relics, which were ceremonially brought from the Nelligala International Buddhist Center on May 9, are currently enshrined at th...