State Vesak Festival to be held on May 30 - Minister
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne says that this year’s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30, 2026.
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England collapse in first ODI as Sri Lanka take 1-0 series lead
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