The Government today released 512 prisoners held in custody for minor offences to mark the independence day, the President's office said.
However, none of the prisoners held for serious offences such as sexual abuse of children, rape and bribes were not included among those released.
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The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
The NPP government has been at the wheel for almost 6 months now. The time to keep looking at the rear view mirror and living in the past is about over.
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