Sri Lanka will be observing a national day of mourning today (21) in view of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.
Accordingly, the Sri Lankan flag will fly at half-mast at all state institutions today, the Ministry of Public Administration said.
Mr Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of north-western Iran, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others.
The late Iranian President was in Sri Lanka in late April for an official visit where he also declared open the Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project.
My acquittance with Chula goes back to 1976, 77 where Ananda Under 15 Soccer practices had in Cambel place, Chula was a brilliant mid fielder could kick the ball from both legs
Former Speaker and NPP MP Asoka Ranwala was arrested today following a road accident in the Denimulla area of Sapugaskanda last night, police said.
President Anura Kumara Dissaayake today announced a relief package for persons, including school children affected by the devastating landslides and floods.
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