The 44th Navam Maha Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple commenced last night (15). Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa were among the dignitaries who were present. By Akila Jayawardana
A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
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In its first electoral test since taking power, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) fell short of expectations, winning only around 40 % of the national vote in Tuesday’s local government election and falling short of enough seats to gain control of the majority of councils.
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