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"The Last Phase” documentary film screened

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altA documentary based on a true story about a former LTTE female soldier during the final stage of the humanitarian operation in the North was screened at a glittering function held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel in Colombo with the participation of Secretary of Defense and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa the ceremony as the chief guest.

Sri Pada pilgrims’ season ends today

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altThe Sri Pada pilgrim season which began on Unduwap Full Moon Day will conclude today (25)  the day after  Vesak Full Moon Poya. 

80% of School Uniform Material to supply by local manufacurers

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altCabinet has approved the short term recommendation made by Hon. Ratnasiri Wickramanayake, Senior Minister for Good Governance and Infrastructure, and the Chairman of the Ministerial Committee appointed for the purpose, to accord the opportunity to supply 80% of the school uniform material requirements for 2014 to local manufacturers.

State Vesak Festival in Buttala Yudaganawa temple today

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altThe National Vesak festival organized by the Ministry of Buddha Sasana and the Department of Buddhist Affairs will be held at the Yudaganawa Rajamaha Viharaya in Buttala today (25) under the patronage of Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne.

Karunanidhi requests citizenship for Tamil refugees

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altDMK President M Karunanidhi yesterday requested Indian Central Government to provide citizenship to over a hundred thousand Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in India, Press Trust of India reported. He further stated that giving them citizenship would guarantee their permanent safety and their future.