PM assumes duties as Buddha Sasana Minister

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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assumed duties as the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs at a ceremony held at the Gangarama Temple, Colombo this morning. National Heritage State Minister Vidura Wickramanayake also assumed duties at the temple. Minister Professor G.L.Peiris was also present. Pix by Nisal Baduge

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PM assumes duties as Buddha Sasana Minister

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