Multiple religious ceremonies were held today and yesterday in Polonnaruwa to mark President Maithripala Sirisena’s birthday tomorrow, President Media Unit said. A Jaya Pirith chanting was held in front of the Somawathie Stupa last night to bless the President. A Kap Ruk Puja and Kiri Ahara Puja were also held there this morning. Another Jaya Pirith chanting was held in front of Rankoth Viharaya at Galviharaya in Polonnaruwa. Menwhile a service of blessing was held at the Catholic Church in Palugasdamana. A Hindu blessing ceremony was held at the Ganmge Devale in Manampitiya while Islam blessing ceremony was held at Jumma Mosque in Kaduruwela. People’s representatives and people of those areas participated in these religious ceremonies.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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