COLOMBO – The National Poson Festival will be held centering on the sacred sites of Mihintale, the Anuradhapura Atamasthana, and the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya. More than 1.5 million devotees are expected to visit Anuradhapura during this year’s Poson season. To ensure the safety of pilgrims, over 3,500 police officers have been deployed for security and...

COLOMBO : It was on a Poson Full Moon Poya Day such as today that the noble teachings of Buddhism, which profoundly transformed the course of the Sri Lankan nation, were first bestowed upon this land. The arrival of Arahat Mahinda Thera marked the beginning of Sri Lanka’s emergence as a centre of Theravada Buddhist...

COLOMBO :The Poson Full Moon Poya Day, commemorated in remembrance of the Dhamma mission of Arahant Mahinda Thero in establishing the Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka, is a sacred day that reminds us of spiritual awakening, wisdom, and social harmony. Poson Poya Day is significant not only as a religious observance in Sri Lankan history,...

COLOMBO – Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, has announced that it will increase its Colombo operations to daily flights from July 2026, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing commitment to Sri Lanka and responding to the strong growth in passenger demand between the two countries.Having first launched services to...

RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — Marking a significant milestone in the proud 141-year history of Hameed Al Husseinie College, Colombo, a foundation stone for its new nine-storey Education, Sports and Innovation Complex was ceremonially laid on Sunday, June 28, on a newly acquired 102-perch plot adjoining the college premises.The ceremony was held under the patronage of...