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The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) yesterday re-elected Mufti M.I.M. Rizwie as its president in a secret voting process held at the Dehiwala Jumma mosque.

Moulavi M.M.A. Mubarak was re-elected as the General Secretary . Agar -Mohamed and A.L.M. Khaleel were elected as deputy president and treasurer respectively. Also elected were members of a new executive committee.

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State Lands Bill: President suggests changes

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‘Waste water management’ blocks roads used to ease traffic congestion in Kandy

Father of Pera Uni’s Vice Chancellor passes away

Post-Easter bombings’ restrictions clip private aviators’ wings

Create ocean science ‘champions’ to boost nation’s security

Filth and fish at the Peliyagoda fish market

No seating at Queen’s hotel or carnivals and fairs during Perahera, says Kandy Mayor

Nuwara Eliya’s historic peace tree turns 100

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