Malwathu Chapter News Today

• President seeks assistance from the Japanese Government for the establishment of the Maha Vihara University   • The aim is to develop Kandy as...

Its charge d’affaires in Colombo raced to Kandy to warn a top Buddhist monk of damage to bilateral relations if the Tibetan leader visited the island.

As Sri Lanka desperately awaits Beijings cooperation in a make-or-break debt restructuring programme, a Chinese embassy official in Colombo has expressed strong opposition to a rumoured

Christian, Buddhist chiefs use Independence Day to demand transformation of the island nation

Share: COLOMBO (News 1st): The 28th death anniversary of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa was held at the Premadasa statue near the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex this morning. Maha Sangha, including the Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter of the Siam Sect Most Venerable Niyangoda Wijithasiri Thero and other religious leaders, were also present. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the wife of late President Hema Premadasa, family members and many other dignitaries are present at the occasion. A mo...

Prime Minister calls for action to strengthen Dhamma education of children Prime Minister calls for action to strengthen Dhamma education of children Written by Share: COLOMBO (News 1st): “Ït is our responsibility to create a society that is closely linked to our religion and the temple, instead of allowing the society and the new generations to distance themselves from religion,” Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said. “As Buddhists I believe it is a must to attend Dhamma school on S...

Share: Colombo (News 1st);  The Provincial Council Election is to cost the state Rs. 4000 Million or Rs. 04 Billion, and calling for elections at this time has drawn criticism from multiple factions. Former JVP Provincial Councilor Wasantha Samarasinghe said the government is attempting to use Provincial Council as a tool to measure its popularity. He slammed the government for reducing taxes to benefit corporations that earn profits in the billions and for attempting to spend over Rs. 06 Bil...