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Italian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Rita Giuliana Mannella on Saturday called on Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila at the latter's Ministry. Their discussion revolved on strengthening the ties in the energy field.
Italian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Rita Giuliana Mannella on Saturday called on Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila at the latter's Ministry. Their discussion revolved on strengthening the ties in the energy field.

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Tanks, Reservoirs and Irrigation Development State Minister Anuradha Jayaratne on Friday inspected the renovation of the Wewre Tank in Minipe. He also discussed issues faced by the farmers of the area

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Title deeds for 100 families of Morawewa, Ethabediwewa and Nochchikulama were provided by Trincomalee District Parliamentarian and District Development Committee President Kapila Nuwan Athukorale. Morawewa Divisional Secretary Bathiya Wijayaratne, Morawewa Opposition Leader Jagath Weragoda and local politicians participated. Here Parliamentarian Kapila Nuwan Athukorale presenting a title deed to a householder. Picture by Kantale Group Corr. Sumithra Kumarahami

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A peace march by Local Inter Religious Committees (LIRC) of the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka was held at Akkaraipattu on Saturday. LIRC President I.L.M. Hashim and a large number of people from four communities participated in the event from the Sri Vijayarama Temple and marched to the Akkaraipattu Jummah Grand Mosque where a peace meeting was held. Picture by M.A.Phakurdreen, Addalaichenai Corr.

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A carcass of a fishing cat was found in Diyabeduwa on the Girithale-Bakamuna Road yesterday. Wildlife officials suspect that the fishing cat may have been knocked down by a vehicle. They said that the drivers should exercise extra vigilance when driving on the road as it runs through the Girithale and Angamedilla Forest Reserves. Picture by W A Piyathilake, Medirigiriya Group Corr.