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Twenty-five new President’s Counsel appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena took their oaths at a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court at 9.30 a.m. on Friday (18). Pictured above are some of the new President’s Counsel. (More pictures on our web edition Sundaytimes.lk)

Pix by Priyantha Wickramarachchi and Ishanka Sunimal.

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