All Buddhist dhamma schools which are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak will be re-opened on January 17, stated the Department of Buddhist Affairs.The Department noted that, Dhamma schools in the isolated areas will be re-opened on the following Sunday, after the re-opening of schools in those particular areas.
My good friend Mahagama Sekara (April 7, 1929 – January 14, 1976) left a wealth of invaluable literary creations that need close scrutiny or rediscovery on the part of the present day literati. His halo of innumerable works encircles aspects such as poetry, lyrics, novels, short stories, essays, parables, paintings and cinematic works.
Staff of the Suwaseriya ambulance service will be given priority for vaccination against COVID-19, Primary Health Services, Pandemics and COVID Prevention State Minister Dr. Sudharshani Fernandopulle said. The State Minister made this observation while participating in an observation tour of Suwaseriya Institute in Rajagiriya.
Several significant political developments were recorded last week even as the Government continued its relentless battle against the Coronavirus pandemic that has now claimed 244 lives, with the number of those infected with the virus nearing the 50,000 mark, including several Parliamentarians.
The case filed against former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena over money laundering charges amounting to over Rs.300 million was yesterday fixed for further trial on March 1 by the Colombo High Court.