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In a picture that portrays political significance, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen warmly congratulating his successor Mahinda Rajapaksa soon after he was sworn in at the Presidential Secretariat. With them are new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and former President Maithripala Sirisena.
Pic by Amila Gamage

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New CA judge calls for reforms to avert abuse of pre-trial management process

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Wattala-Mabole council’s shady land deals ignore dire local needs

Pick of the Pix

A near pollution-free election

New brooms clean well