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Veterinary Surgeons’ protest
26 Feb 2019
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The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association (SVSA) today staged a protest at the Lipton circus urging the government to abolish the cabinet Paper, which proposed to bring back rabies elimination programme under the purview of the Health Ministry. Pix by Nisal Baduge
Kala Pola-2019
24 Feb 2019
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Kala Pola-2019, the annual art fair organised by the George Keyt Foundation and the John Keells Group is being held along the Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path) in Colombo 7 today.
Historic win in South Africa
24 Feb 2019
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Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis struck unbeaten half-centuries as Sri Lanka claimed a historic eight-wicket win over South Africa in the second and final test at St George’s Park for a 2-0 series victory on Saturday.
Pumpkin farmers festival at Green Path
23 Feb 2019
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A pumpkin farmers festival, organised by the Coexist Foundation, was held yesterday at the Green Path Colombo on February 22, 2019. The festival provided a platform for farmers who are struggling to sell their abundant harvest of pumpkin, to make some sales. Many farmers across Sri Lanka are going through of this predicament which is why Coexist Foundation Chairman Channa de Silva came up with the concept to organise this festival. Pix by Nisal
Ruwan visits Gangaramaya
23 Feb 2019
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State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene who was also appointed as the non-cabinet Minister of Mass Media yesterday, visited the Gangaramaya Temple and sought blessings from Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera. Px by Pradeep Dilrukshana
Architect 2019 at BMICH
22 Feb 2019
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Architect 2019 exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects was launched at the BMICH on Thursday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel
Students protest tear-gassed
21 Feb 2019
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A protest organised by the Inter-University Students Federation against the suspension of South Eastern university’s studentship was tear-gassed near the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo today. Pix by Eshan Fernando
New cricket museum opened
20 Feb 2019
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A cricket museum was declared open under the patronage of Sports Minister Harin Fernando near the Sri Lanka Cricket this morning. Several senior cricketers were present at the occasion.
President and MR at Gangaramaya Temple
19 Feb 2019
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President Maithripala Sirisena and Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa kept the sacred casket on top of the elephant at the inauguration of Gangaramaya Temple, in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
A gift to Thai King
19 Feb 2019
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A sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi was presented to the 10th King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn by Buddhasasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera today. President Media
Seeking blessings on Navam Poya
19 Feb 2019
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Devotees are seen engaged in religious observances at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo today to mark the Navam Poya Day. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel and Nisal Baduge
Gangaramaya Navam Perahera parades streets
19 Feb 2019
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The 41st annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo paraded the streets this evening after Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe placed the sacred relic casket on the majestic tusker. The perahera will conclude tomorrow. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana
