The cremation of veteran singer Sunil Perera took place at the general cemetery, Borella this evening (6) with a limited gathering due to the COVID-19 conditions.
The immediate family members were allowed to enter the cemetery area while several others including artists, politicians and fans were outside the cemetery.
A Catholic priest conducted the services before the cremation.
The singer passed away at the Nawaloka hospital from where his remains were taken in a motorcade to the cemetery.
Due to strict health regulations many of the fans could not turn-up for the funeral, but they shared messages on social media while condolence messages from politicians, sports persons, artists and several others poured in.
(Pix by Akila Jayawardena)
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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