President Maithripala Sirisena who is on a four day state visit to Thailand arrived at the Swarnabhoomi airport yesterday afternoon. The President was warmly welcomed at the airport by Thai Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak. The picture shows the President handing over Sarvagna Dhathu (Relics of the Buddha) to Dr. Jatusripitak. The exposition of Sarvagna Dhathu is to take place at the Buddhamanthan Temple in Thailand tomorrow.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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