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| Plantation Industries Minister
Mahinda Samarasinghe held a special discussion with Chinese
ambassador Yang Ziuping at the Plantation Industries
Ministry recently. The meeting was held to mark the
completion of Ziuping’s services as the ambassador in Sri
Lanka. Minister Samarasinghe paid his gratitude for the
Chinese support given to Sri Lanka at the United Nations
Human Rights Council (UNHRC ) in Geneva and in helping to
Sri Lanka to create a strong bond with China. Here the
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| It was the turn of these elephants to
engage in the fun and frolic of the Avurudhu season as they
try to emulate the young athletes from the villages who
indulge in many traditional sports during this period. Here
the jumbos vying with each other to beat the tape at the
Raigam, Korale Bakmaha Ulela organised by Horana Navodaya.
Picture by Priyadarshani Kahawala, Ingiriya central group
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| A Bak Maha Ulela organized by the
Thawalama Divisional Secretariat was held at the secretariat
premises with the participation of its officials and their
family members. Here children participating in the bun
eating competition. Picture by Theja Vidyarupa, Akuressa
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Seeds, coconut saplings and
agricultural appliances were distributed under the third
phase of the Divi Neguma programme at Sirivijayapura in the
Monaragala Divisional Secretariat recently. Here
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sumedha G Jayasena
distributes coconut saplings among beneficiaries. Divisional
Secretary Upali Jayasekara, Monaragala
Pradesiya Sabha member P Premasiri and agricultural officers
look on. Picture by Thennakoon Bandara, Monaragala Daily
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