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Mihintale to be declared as a national heritage site
The Mihintale peak in Anuradhapura is to be declared as a national heritage site in a bid to celebrate the Poson Festival as a national festival.
Approval has been granted after a proposal had been put forward by Buddha Sasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera during yesterday's (Jul 30) cabinet meeting.
Thousands of devotees visit Mihintale to engage in religious observances during the Poson festival.
Meanwhile, cabinet approval was granted to declare the Poson week and the Mihintale Perahera as national events.
Minister Perera had pointed out that the government needs to address the issues which arise when celebrating the Poson Festival.
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Funeral of Malini Fonseka with state honours on Monday
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A state in limbo
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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Three SJB Electoral organisers tender resignations
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
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Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando Jailed
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando have sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively after they were found guilty in a case of fraud.
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