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1200 August 14, 2020

Katunayake Corr T.K.G.Kapila

BIA porter arrested for smuggling gold biscuits

A porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was arrested by the Customs for attempting to smuggle out 6.5kgs of gold biscuits worth Rs.58 million yesterday morning.The suspect had...

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The newly appointed Cabinet of Ministers posed for a group photo in front of the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday following the oath taking ceremony held at the historic ‘Magul Maduwa’ in Kandy. Picture by the President’s Media Division

New Cabinet Ministers sworn-in

The Magul Maduwa (Ceremonial Hall) of the Sri Dalada Maligawa being decorated for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet and the State Ministers of the new Government today morning. Picture by Asela Kuruluwansa.

Cabinet Ministers sworn-in today

28 Ministries and 40 State Ministries

Mahinda Rajapaksa took oaths as the first leader to become Prime Minister for a fourth time in the history of Sri Lankan politics before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the historic Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya yesterday.President’s Secretary Dr.P.B Jayasundera looks on. Picture by Wimal Karunatilake.

Mahinda sworn in as PM for fourth time

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman Prof G.L.Peiris and General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam at yesterday’s press conference. Picture by Wimal Karunathilaka

SLPP poised to form Govt with two-thirds majority

SLPP sweeps the board

[Left] President Gotabaya Rajapaksa cast his vote for the Parliamentary Election 2020 at Sri Vivekaramaya Temple in Pangiriwatta, Nugegoda. First Lady Ayoma Rajapaksa also cast her vote. [Right] Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna leader and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa casting his vote at the Mademulana D.A.Rajapaksa Maha Vidyalaya yesterday.

GE 2020 voting exceeds 70 percent

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GENERAL ELECTION 2020 today

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Sri Lankas' First Underwater Museum.

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Underwater Museum

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Under water mesuem

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Congratulations and hats off to Navy Divers. Looking forward to dive at this site very soon. Thank you Mr.prime minister for your great idea and to the Commander of Navy for making the project a...
Sri Lankas' First Underwater Museum.

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