The government has declared a week of National Mourning over the demise of Pandit W.D. Amaradewa, Government Information Department said. The remains of Pandit Amaradewa will be brought to the Independent Square this morning.
According to the Minster of Home Affairs ministry, the final rites will take place tomorrow under full state honors. All the necessary facilities for the public coming to the funeral have been prepared with the assistance of tri forces, Police, public and private sector, and the civil society organizations.
Meanwhile President Maithripala Sirisena said that the country is indebted to Maestro Amaradewa for his exceptional service rendered by exploring the roots of local music to enrich it to an unprecedented high.
Issuing a Message of Condolence over the demise of Maestro Amaradewa, the President added that Maestro Amaradewa was the embodiment of simplicity and the contentment in life.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Acting Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe, was appointed as the Attorney General of Sri Lanka a short while ago.
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