May 2 declared a National Day of mourning

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The government has declared Wednesday (May 2), as a national day of mourning as a mark of respect for the late Dr. Lester James Peries, the Presidential Media Unit said.

The funeral of late Dr. Peries would be held at the Independence Square tomorrow at 4 pm with full state patronage.

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May 2 declared a National Day of mourning

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