The Opposition has been asking the NPP government to release the report of a special committee appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to probe an alleged racket where 323 red-flagged freight ...

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Mahabodhi Society of India, will commemorate Āshāḍha ...

The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Mahabodhi Society of India will mark Ashadha Purnima at Uttar Pradesh’s Sarnath on July 10, the Ministry of Culture said on ...

The Sri Lankan Conflict Sri Lanka’s government has scored a string of wins in its long-standing civil war with Tamil militants. But it faces the challenge of integrating its Tamil minority ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitu­tes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

India has expanded its ongoing evacuation mission in Iran to include citizens of Nepal and Sri Lanka, following formal requests from the two countries. "In response to the requests from the ...

Panvila (Sri Lanka) (AFP) – The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

Cricket News: Angelo Mathews concluded his Test cricket career in Galle after 17 years, marked by a guard of honour from Bangladesh. He scored 39 runs in his final ...

Nissanka compiled a magnificent 187, forging partnerships of 157 with Dinesh Chandimal (54) and 89 with Angelo Mathews (39), helping Sri Lanka reach 368 for 4 at stumps—just 127 runs shy of Bangladesh ...

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.

The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality. The village of Panvila has ...

Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks Amal JAYASINGHE AFP Jun 19, 2025 Updated Jun 20, 2025 1 of 5 Buddhist monks carry traditional begging bowls as they seek alms from devotees ...