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The newly built office complex of the Sri Amarapura Maha Nikaya Sangha Sabha was declared open in Wellawatte yesterday by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. This was the first official function attended by the PM after he assumed duties. Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and former State Minister Ruwan Wijewardene were also present. Pic by Priyantha Samaraweera

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