Sihina Isawwa | Col3neg Television

A Vesak Week has been declared from today (27 May) until 2 June in conjunction with the 2026 State Vesak Festival, which is being held to commemorate the Sambuddhatva Jayanthi. MORE..

27 May 2026 (10:39 AM)

Ugandan woman quarantined in India tests negative for Ebola

A Ugandan woman has tested negative for Ebola infection, India s health ministry said on Wednesday, after she was quarantined in the tech hub of Bengaluru on suspicion of having the virus, but it did not say if she would be released from isolation. MORE..

27 May 2026 (2:41 PM)

Meat shops and casinos closed for 3 days during Vesak Week

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that all meat shops, slaughterhouses, betting centres, casinos, and nightclubs will remain closed for three days in view of the 2026 National Vesak Festival. MORE..

27 May 2026 (12:54 PM)

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