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In Pictures: Esala Full Moon Poya Day
Buddhists throughout Sri Lanka marked Esala Full Moon Poya Day today (1). Many were seen observing sil and visiting temples to mark the special occasion.
These images were captured this morning of devotees at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.
Pix by Indika Handuwala
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Thibba’s final takeoff 29 years ago
On a day like this, on November 18, 1995, an extraordinary mission took flight from Ratmalana Airbase around 0650 hrs, one carrying urgent military supplies destined to support the advancing troops of “Operation Rivirasa.”
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New Deputy Ministers sworn in
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed 29 Deputy Ministers to key portfolios in the National People’s Power (NPP) government.
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Lohan Ratwatte’s wife further remanded
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Deegadanthu 01 no more
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