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More than 7000 Police Officers to be deployed for security during Esala Perahera
More than 7.000 police officers are to be deployed for security during the Esala Perahera at the Sri Dalada Maligawa temple in Kandy, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today (Aug 1).
Meanwhile, the Excise Department has instructed all liquor shops in the area to be closed between August 5 and 15, in keeping with the religious event.
Accordingly, liquor shops in Kandy, Peradeniya, Katugastota, Aladeniya, Ambatenna, Kadawatsathara, and the areas under the Gangawata Korale divisional secretariat will remain closed during this time period.
Meanwhile, liquor shops will also be closed in Madawala, Menikhinna, Digana, and Thalathuoya, the Excise Department noted.
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Funeral of Malini Fonseka with state honours on Monday
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.
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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.
- May 24, 2025 - 199 - 0
Three SJB Electoral organisers tender resignations
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
- May 29, 2025 - 192 - 0
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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