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May the light of vesak bring peace and guide your heart with wisdom and compassion.

The opening of the 2025 State Vesak Festival in Nuwara Eliya was held under the patronage of the country’s highest Buddhist clergy and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Joined Zahira College Colombo A/L students & teachers at Parliament yesterday a powerful reminder of why civic education matters. With Hon. Muneer Moulavi, Hon. Saroja Savithri Paulraj & fellow MPs, we spoke on leadership, responsibility & the role of youth in shaping the future.

Today marked the beginning of a week-long Capacity-Building Programme at PRIDE, Lok Sabha Secretariat, leading a Sri Lankan MP delegation. Grateful for this opportunity to learn and strengthen India–Sri Lanka ties.

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Had the opportunity to be apart of the Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation to India 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳 We were welcomed at the Indian Parliament and engaged in meaningful discussions on shared democratic values, counter-terrorism efforts, and regional cooperation.

Glad to welcome Hon. Dr. Rizvie Salih & the Sri Lankan Parliamentary delegation to the Indian Parliament 🇮🇳🇱🇰 We reaffirmed our deep cultural, democratic ties & united stance against terrorism. Also discussed digital innovation, fintech, UPI in SL, and tourism links.

Attended the tree planting program organized by the Parliament of Sri Lanka in celebration of the World Environment Day 2025 Happy to be part of this meaningful initiative, contributing to a greener and healthier future with the planting of medicinal Kohomba saplings

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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the recent Indian aircraft incident. Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who perished. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may the injured find strength and healing. 🙏

Engaged with the Secretary-General of the Federal Parliament of Nepal, Mr. Padma Prasad Pandey, and his delegation during their visit to the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Looking forward to continued collaboration between our two institutions.

Popular Malayalam Actor Mohanlal Visits the Parliament of Sri Lanka Renowned Malayalam actor Mohanlal Viswanathan, who is currently in Sri Lanka for a film shoot, visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka today at my invitation.

The Girl Guides of Asian International School made a visit to the Parliament. Happy to see young minds actively engaging in civic education and learning about our democratic process. 🇱🇰📚

A few captures from the International Day of Yoga United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution piloted by India in 2014, proclaiming June 21 each year as the International Day of Yoga.

Met with govenment officials & 40+ Muslim civil leaders to reflect on the smooth 2025 Hajj & raise key concerns: religious text delays, student challenges, reopening sites & Hajj affordability. Grateful for the dialogue. Together, we move forward.

The Ceylon YMMA Conference organised an Arabic Calligraphy Exhibition in collaboration with Arabic Calligraphy Association of Sri Lanka to mark the 75th Platinum Jubilee on Saturday June 28 at at the YMMA Headquarters.

The virtual signing of an MoU between The Colombo Times and The World & Vietnam Report — a first for South Asia. This partnership deepens media ties and celebrates 55 years of Sri Lanka–Vietnam diplomacy. A proud step forward in people-to-people ties.

I joined the Dawoodi Bohra community at Ashara Mubaraka 2025 in Colombo—an inspiring, well-organised event with 15,000+ attendees from 20+ nations. Their values of unity, service, and sustainability were deeply felt. A true reflection of peace and civic harmony in Sri Lanka.

Addressed the inaugural meeting of the Student Parliament of Good Shepherd Convent, held at the Presidential Secretariat. As Deputy Speaker and Chair of Committees, I was impressed by the energy, confidence, and the qualifies of leadership shown by these bright students.