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News in Pictures
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| A baby tusker was gifted to the
Bellanwila Rajamahavihara by the Myanmar government on
Tuesday. Here External Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris,
Ven. Dr. Bellanwila Wimalaratana Thera and other invitees
are seen at the occasion. Myanmar Ambassador to Sri Lanka U.
Myo Lwin was also present. Picture by Thushara Fernando |
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| A discussion on organizing the
upcoming annual Poson Festival at the ancient Sithulpauwa
Raja Maha Viharaya on a grand scale was held at Temple Trees
yesterday, under the patronage of President Mahinda
Rajapaksa. On the occasion Dhammika Attygalle handed over
the sponsorship cheque to Presidsent Rajapaksa on behalf of
Upali Group, the main sponsors of the festival events. The
President then handed over the cheque to the Chief Incumbent
of the temple Ven. Metaremba Hemarathana Thera.
Parliamentarians Namal Rajapaksa and Lohan Ratwatte were
among the participants at the discussions. Picture by Nalin
Hewapathirana |
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| A conference for members of the Sri
Lanka Graduates Association was held in Jaffna on June 2
organized by SLFP chief organizer for Jaffna and Sri Lanka
Graduates Association Chairman Angajan Ramanathan. The
conference was addressed by Hambantota District MP Namal
Rajapaksa as the chief guest. Here, MP Namal Rajapaksa with
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A sangika dana to commemorate the
Founders Day of St Anthony’s (Boys) College, Panadura was
held at the College Hall recently. Here Principal Sarath
Mahinda serves dana to bhikkus during the pinkama. Ven
Onegama Upali Thera, Deputy Principal was also
present. Picture by Susil Ra t n awe e r a , Panadura North
Group Corr |
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| Justice Minister and SLMC Leader
Rauff Hakeem visited Kalpitiya recently and inspected the
new circuit court being constructed at a cost of Rs 20
million. Court procedures are now temporarily being
conducted at a temple until construction work are completed.
Vanni District Parliamentarian M.B. Farook accompanied the
minister. Picture courtesy: Justice Ministry Media Unit |
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