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Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies
"The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science."
As per the law, all religious institutions, be it Buddhist, a Hindu temple or a mosque, need to be registered
Acknowledged the intrinsic connection between religion and reconciliation
The whole country thrives in happiness – if its ruler is righteous, Disanayake said in his Vesak message
"We must be a church that builds bridges, dialogue," he said, before reciting a Hail Mary for world peace
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The expert committee advising the government on the disposal of the remains of those who die of the Covid 19 virus is re...
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One of the country’s biggest Chapter of Buddhist Monks the joint Amarapura-Ramanna sect is asking President Gotabaya R...
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