The Cabinet has decided to make the song "Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskandha'' a national heritage.
The song is 120 years old, first included in the Sirisangabo dance composed by John de Silva in 1903. It was also used as a national anthem in festivals and celebrations before the current national anthem.
Accordingly, with the view of the constant influence of the song on the enjoyment and thought of the nation for over a century, the Cabinet has approved a proposal to declare the song as a national heritage.
The proposal was presented by the Prime Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena as the Minister of Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to change the wording “exceeding six years” in paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the Constitution to “exceeding five years” with reference to the President’s tenure.
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