The 44th edition of the Navam Maha Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple commenced last night (15). Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
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Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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