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The official ceremony to mark the 77th Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka got off the ground at the Independence Square this morning. The event saw the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, visiting foreign dignitaries, diplomats, military personnel, religious leaders and politicians. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
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Members of the Association of Leasing and Debt Instalment Payers staged a protest outside the Police Headquarters in Colombo today, claiming that the police had authorised the illegal seizure of vehicles. The group urged the President to intervene and halt the unlawful confiscations. Pix by Nisal Baduge
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The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association held a protest in Colombo urging the government to expedite action against those who were involved in killing and attacks on journalists during the past years. A petition on this was also signed. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana
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The 6th Pakistan Lifestyle Exhibition was inaugurated today at the BMICH in Colombo. It will be held till February 2. The Chief Guest was Ms. Mahwash Sami, Trade and Investment Attaché, High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel