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Govt declares National Mourning today in view of funeral of Dr Lester James Peiris
The government declared today as National Mourning Day marking the passing away of iconic Sinhala cinema director late Dr. Lester James Peries, the Government Information department said. The funeral proceedings of veteran film Director Dr.Lester James Peries will be held at the Independence Square today at 4 p.m.
Internationally acclaimed cinematic genius late Dr. Lester James Peries passed away on Sunday night, while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. He was 99.
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Your Sunday Times highlights for this week
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Rs 30 million worth tabs and mobiles left behind at duty free shop
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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