The Liberation Tigers of Tamil
Eelam (LTTE) has banned civilians living in areas
under their control from coming into Mannar
following the ‘Princess Kash’ incident,
defence sources said. |
President
Chandrika Kumaratunga, is seen here
taking part in the Buddhist religious
rites, before the presentation of the Act
of Appointment to the new Maha Nayaka of
the Sri Lanka Ramanya Nikaya, Most. Ven.
Weweldeniya Medhalamkara Maha Thera, at
the Independence Hall, Colombo yesterday.
The President is flanked by Ministers of
Buddha Sasana and Cultural and Religious
Affairs Lakshman Jayakody and Commerce
and Food, Kingsley Wickremaratne and
Leader of the Opposition Ranil
Wickremasinghe. (Pic. by Jude
Denzil Pathiraja) |
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