G. Cassilingham
@CassilingamG
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Political Bureau Member @PodujanaParty | Coordinating Secretary to the Former President @PresRajapaksa | Views are my own
Colombo | Jaffna
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Received my official letter of appointment as the Government’s resettlement facilitator for North & East, from PM
@PresRajapaksa
. Blessed 🙏 Another great opportunity to serve the people of this country 🇱🇰
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Snr Indian Politician Dr.
@Swamy39
will arrive in
#SriLanka
on Oct. 12, on a two day visit to attend the
#Navrathri
Festival held at Temple Trees.
He will arrive as a guest of PM
@PresRajapaksa
. During his visit, Dr. Swamy will address a forum organized by the Defence Ministry.
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The beautiful
#Ayodhya
in
#India
lit up 900,000 lamps to celebrate the
#Deepavali
Festival today, portraying a breathtaking sight.
Wish all Sri Lankans a very
#HappyDeepavali
. May the Festival of Lights bring in peace & prosperity to all households.
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SHAME on the photographer for spreading this and shame on you for tweeting this pic. Learn to respect women, irrespective of your political differences. Learn to be a decent human first.
@crewforshoots
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The bond between a human and an animal is beyond any explanation.
The picture says it all.
#SriLanka
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When in
#Jaffna
I never miss my favorite “Kilichchondu” Mango 🥭 topped with chilli powder and salt. It's a delicacy and must have, even amidst a busy schedule.
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A group of Lankans held placards outside the Opera House in Sydney with a message
#VisitSriLanka
, to encourage tourists to visit
#lka
.
Tourism earnings can kickstart our stalled economy. Their voice is stronger than the “some” groups in
#Aragalaya
who are opposing even the FDIs.
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Working with PM
@PresRajapaksa
is a new experience every day, where the knowledge acquired is endless.
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When it's working under Prime Minister
@PresRajapaksa
, there are no holidays even if it's a Sunday. But the time spent with him is a valuable lesson, a memory and motivation to be a better individual. 🙏🏼
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On the instructions of Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs,
@RajapaksaNamal
, the Ministry handle which depicted the word "இளைஞர்" incorrectly was corrected immediately.
@MoYS_SriLanka
#SriLanka
#lka
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A video circulating on social media showing a vehicle parade, is NOT affiliated to Min.
@RajapaksaNamal
or his brothers. It's a private youth parade held in the south by a group of individuals. Kindly request all to refrain from forwarding fake news & to check it's authenticity.
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After the end of the war, the North underwent a rapid transformation & development under former Prez, PM
@PresRajapaksa
. Roads were constructed for easy connectivity & trade opened up
Today
#Jaffna
has become a hub for investments & is an emerging tourist hub.
#VadakkinVasantham
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Haters will hate but no one beats
#MahindaRajapaksa
.
All religious festivities equally celebrated at Temple Trees, hosted by the Prime Minister.
#SriLanka
#SL
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Nothing beats an authentic
#Jaffna
breakfast of hot simmering coffee, ulundu vadai & spicy sambal, served at the Malayan Cafe in Jaffna. This cafe has been around since the 1950s and serves the most authentic Jaffna cuisine. A must go to place.
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What logic.
If he was
@RajapaksaNamal
’s person, why would he be in the
#Aragalaya
? Withdraw this person from the Aragalaya immediately and hand him over to the police. Can the
#Aragalaya
activists do that?
@kulanthisilva
Asking for
@RajapaksaNamal
the terrorist who has infiltrated the non violent protesters
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This is an old click. You can hate him but he and his team predicted this day and trusted the young team. He made strong changes in Sri Lanka Cricket 🏏
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Some people can twist and turn to suit their fancies. But unfortunately to break the bubble, this is being sold in supermarkets as it's a requirement to boil milk on Dec 31st Midnight. 🙏🏼
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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, where nature meets the divine 🙏🏼
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The
#OldSpice
was a scent used by my father & it brings back many memories of him. Whenever I smelled this fragrance it brought back my childhood with my father and for some time now I had been looking to purchase the brand. Today I received it. Nostalgic memories! ❤️
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I am with PM right now. And I read this news out to him and his response was, "Gammapila is lying as usual".
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The beauty of
#SriLanka
is that it's home to different religions and cultures. Pictured today is the
#EsalaPerahera
in Kandy and the
#NallurFestival
in Jaffna.
The true Sri Lankan spirit 🙏🇱🇰
#VisitSrilanka
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As
#Aragalaya
is now losing public grip, don’t fall for this populist words
“Unarmed” protesters, “peacefully” occupying govt institutions
High time those left in the Aragalaya under the guise of "peaceful" protestors lets
#lka
move forward & prosper to attract FDIs & tourists
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False story! He’s very much in Sri Lanka.
#Breaking
:
Former Min Basil Rajapaksa has left the island via Rathmalana Airport, in a private jet registered under
#America
. He was admitted to Lanka Hospital due to
#Covid19
as reported by media last evening.
#lka
#SriLanka
#SriLankanCrisis
#SriLankaProtests
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Met Suganthan, an entrepreneur from the Tamil Diaspora, who has successfully set up a Palmyrah & spices manufacturing plant in
#Jaffna
. He met PM
@PresRajapaksa
in 2020 with his products & was encouraged to expand his business. Today his products are supplied across the 🌎.
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Life has thrown many hurdles at him and he has overcome many obstacles. But his love for the country cannot be challenged or doubted.
Happy Birthday Sir!
@PresRajapaksa
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Beautiful views from the Jaffna Cultural Center.
The north holds an amazing beauty just like the rest of the country. It’s culture & sites are worth visiting. The Govt has embarked on a journey to transform
#Jaffna
into a tourist hub which will bring immense opportunities.
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#SriLanka
🇱🇰 does NOT need anymore 'Final Battles' or Political Instability. Instead what it now urgently needs is Economic Recovery & Uninterrupted supply of essentials. Few 'Activists' want the 'Struggle' to continue, for their benefits. Don't fall prey to their vicious agendas.
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Police should investigate those who went into state properties & damaged it after forcefully occupying it for days. Police could start with
@MoulanaAmjad
who showed off his proudness on Twitter to instigate the mobs & now has deleted his tweet, not brave enough to face the probe.
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Found my i-phone which needed an urgent repair.. just collected it after a full service & repair from the mobile vendor & will be sending it over to a child in Kilinochchi, who requires it for his online schooling.. 1/2
#SriLanka
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PM
@PresRajapaksa
, in a letter to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
@mkstalin
has thanked him for his concern and assistance to ship essentials such as rice and medicines for the welfare of Sri Lankan citizens.
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Speculations on SM claiming that former PM
@PresRajapaksa
had been flown in for the Parliament sessions yesterday are FALSE. He arrived in Parliament by road. Kindly verify the info before posting.
#SriLanka
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Three years ago, on this day PM
@PresRajapaksa
led the
#Janabalaya
protest in Colombo, against former govt. where thousands attended to show their solidarity. 3 yrs later,
#MahindaRajapaksa
& Prez
@GotabayaR
lead the nation, pulling us through one of the worst global pandemics.
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The public in
#Jaffna
will begin to receive their
#COVID19
vaccinations from Sunday when the vaccination program will extend into the north. Health authorities currently finalizing vaccination centers & will announce it shortly. Get your jabs soon!
#lka
@RajapaksaNamal
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Who is funding some of these Aragalaya activists? What is their source of income? Also hope CID unravels the purpose of his intended visit to Dubai and what his final destination was going to be?
#GotaGoGama
activist Dhaniz Ali, who forcibly entered the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation on 13th July, was arrested at the BIA while attempting to leave the country.
#DailyMirror
#SriLanka
#SLnews
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It's a shame to see such separatist agendas mixing with sport. Such cheap tactics are not what the
#Srilanka
Tamils need or want. For years these vested groups have protested when it suits their agendas but none of them have even bothered to visit the ground to know the reality.
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Reports claiming that former President
@PresRajapaksa
is in hospital is FALSE. Please verify before sharing
#FakeNews
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Awaiting the release of
#Vikram
which has already created a huge worldwide hype.
#AandavarSwag
#vikram
#VikramHitlist
#Vikram
all set to take the box office by storm in a week! 173 minutes of pure
#AandavarSwag
😍🙏
@ikamalhaasan
@anirudhofficial
@Dir_Lokesh
@VijaySethuOffl
#FahadhFaasil
#Mahendran
@actor_nithiin
@RKFI
@turmericmediaTM
#VikramHitlist
#VikramFromJune3
#AhimsaEntertainment
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Politics of a country is not decided in Twitter. Real politics is beyond the limits of social media. Unfortunately , this is a bitter truth many Twitterati struggle to digest.
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This is not Dubai, not Maldives. This is
#Jaffna
🙏
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He took a stand, when others stepped back, accepted the challenge and stepped up like a real warrior.
#lka
#Namal2024
#srilanka
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Honoured to be nominated by PM
@PresRajapaksa
to represent him at the Jaffna District Development Committee. Received the appointment today & look forward to working for the further development and the betterment of my hometown, under the guidance of Prez
@GotabayaR
& Prime Min.
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Myth: $ 500 million public money spent on Chichi’s rocket
Truth:👇
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Visited the organic fertilizer manufacturing plant in Kallundai, Jaffna. As demand for organic fertilizer has increased in
#SriLanka
, this plant aims to produce organic fertilizer & sell it at reasonable rates to farmers. Commendable initiative! We need more like this in N/E.
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Unarmed protesters, peacefully occupied government buildings and peacefully looted valuable artifacts.
Govt must immediately stop the inquiry because looting happened peacefully. I strongly condemn peaceful looters being targeted. 🙃
Over 1,000 valuable artefacts missing in state premises taken over by protesters
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The national vaccination program will open up in
#Jaffna
tomorrow with 12 centers being allocated. It will begin from areas which have been identified as 'high risk' and the centers will rotate during the weeks. Those above 30 yrs will be eligible. MoH will announce the centers.
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Good to see
@FT_SriLanka
run a correction. As stated earlier, this picture was taken on Oct. 28, 2018 and is not a recent one.
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FAKE NEWS⚠️: This is a fabricated story deliberately created to mislead the public. Please remain vigilant when reading various information online and double check the source to identify fact from fiction.
#SriLanka
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My best wishes to Dr. Subramaniyam
@Swamy39
on your birthday today. May you be blessed with many more years of happiness, good health and success!
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Nothing like a hearty meal amidst a busy schedule 😀
A special
#Jaffna
lunch today of rice, authentic Jaffna mutton curry, fried fish, eggs and veges.
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Congratulations to
@YoshithaR
&
@nithiesha
who tied the knot today. Just be happy with each other and always stay blessed! ♥️
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PM
@PresRajapaksa
greets the Sri Lankan expatriate community in the city of Bologna, Italy. PM Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently in Italy for the G20 Interfaith Forum.
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#පාර්ලිමේන්තුමැතිවරණය
#පාර්ලිමේන්තුමහාමැතිවරණය2020
#මහමැතිවරණය
#SriLankaElections2020
#பாராளுமன்றதேர்தல்2020
#LKAElections2020
#LKAParliament
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Blessed to have such a caring Boss, colleagues and friends in my life who go that extra mile to make my day extra special. Even though apart, it means a lot.
Thank you
@RajapaksaNamal
.. You’re the Best!
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Prime Minister
@PresRajapaksa
will undertake a two day visit to
#Jaffna
on July 31 & Aug. 1.
This will be his first visit to the district since the
@PodujanaParty
Govt. was elected last year.
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Former president
@GotabayaR
as a policy never let the state pay for ANY of his personal/ official tours during his tenure. But can u tell me who will pay for the damages your party instigated outside Parliament?
GR has established few world records!
If time permits I'm thinking to write about them.
He should be the first ever President in the world, who resigned by an Email.
Even though he didn't use Oracle, at the end he had used an Email!
What a Destiny!
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#SriLanka
is in desperate need of FDI's which will avoid future crisis. The adani project will introduce renewable energy & add 520 MW of power into national grid by early 2023. This will avoid lengthy power cuts in future.
To fulfill your agendas, do not destabilize 🇱🇰.
Let's stand against the unholy alliance of two corrupted leaders who are using racism as a campaign tool. Make sure to be at the Majestic Coty Colombo on the 16th of June at 2:00 PM.
#lka
#SriLanka
#GoHomeGota
#GoHomeRanil
#GoHomeAdani
#GoHomeModi
#Corruption_modi
#අරගලයටජය
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Sharing a light moment with PM
@PresRajapaksa
at the National Thai Pongal Festival held at Temple Trees last week.
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Those with political agendas protested against New Fortress, now protest against Adani. Once these investments are lost, they will protest against politicians, asking for uninterrupted power.
If any irregularities, hold the officials accountable. Do not disrupt the investments🙏🏼
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A memorable day as the Jaffna Hindu College unveiled its new Sports Ground to ensure the fitness of its students. The pavilion which stands today is where my ancestral house was located and I spent my childhood. Worthwhile to see this same soil being used by kids today.
#SriLanka
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What a historic moment for all Sri Lankans. A remarkable achievement by Dinesh Priyantha. A gold medal & a world record.
#Paralympics
#SRI
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After I inquired into this incident, I was informed by the police and residents on ground that a tipper truck had accidentally lost control and crashed into the temple. The driver had fled the scene but was later arrested and produced before the magistrate today.
Hindu temple and Pillaiyar statue found demolished in Jaffna
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🚑 Mobile vaccinations are ongoing in
#Jaffna
with health workers aiming to achieve target.
Today the Army also launched a mobile vaccination drive at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital in collaboration with Health Dept.
All those above 60, pls contact your GS to use this service.
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A mentor, An idol and An inspiration..
I have worked under Prime Minister
@PresRajapaksa
for many years now & he has been a hub of knowledge and guidance. My best wishes to PM on his birthday & wish him all the life's blessings & good health.
#MahindaRajapaksa
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Jaffna has a special place in my heart as it is the city I grew up in. All my childhood memories are bridged with this beautiful city. My grandfather P. Kassipillai governed as the
#Jaffna
Mayor twice, in 1958 & 1960 and to see his name in the Jaffna MC brought back many memories
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A very happy birthday to our beloved leader, President
@PresRajapaksa
. May you always have a healthy life and continue to take
#Srilanka
to the path of progress and prosperity under your guidance.
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In recent days there have been reports circulating that PM
@PresRajapaksa
is resigning from the premiership. The latest is that he will resign after making a special statement when Parliament convenes next. This is FALSE. To those who spread such rumors, pls verify the news first
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Independence also means being patriotic and loving the country you live in. Wish all my friends a Happy Independence Day! Let's have the flags up please. 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
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The Fisheries Min has been one of the key ministries & in recent weeks has faced a challenge following the burning of the
#XPressPearl
. Great to see one man from the North and another from the South overcoming this challenge together for the benefit of
#SriLanka
.
#TogetherWeCan
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Min
@RajapaksaNamal
will undertake a visit to
#Jaffna
tomorrow to inspect the development projects ongoing in the district & speak to authorities on ground. This will be his first visit to north after being sworn in as the Min. Of Development Coordination & Observation.
#SriLanka
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Allegations that Opposition Leader
@sajithpremadasa
spent over a whopping Rs. 1 billion on his personal promotions during his tenure as the Min. Of Housing.
Is this why Mr. Premadasa & SJB wanted to boycott the Housing Ministry budget held in Parliament?
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Mobile vaccination teams began work in Killinochchi & Mullaitivu today, to vaccinate those above 60 yrs, who are yet to be jabbed.
Those who need assistance of these teams can inform their area GS who will ensure the teams visit your homes. Let's ensure the elderly are jabbed!
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The Sri Lanka Army mobile vaccination team making their way to homes in
#Jaffna
to vaccinate the elderly.
Appreciation to all health workers and tri force personnel who are involved in ensuring that everyone receive their vaccines. 🇱🇰
#HelpUsHelpYou
#VaccinesSaveLives
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It is encouraging to hear that 90% of teachers in
#NortherProvince
continue their duties despite education being hampered in other parts of
#SriLanka
. A good educator changes the life of a child & my deepest respect towards these teachers who continue their duties unhindered.
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Glad to inform we’ve completed sanctioning 6000 houses to resettled families in N/E for 2021 under a rapid resettlement program carried out by Resettlement Ministry under guidance of Prez
@GotabayaR
& PM
@PresRajapaksa
Govt. aims to close all remaining IDP camps in north by 2022
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Why so much hate against our own forces? Aren’t these innocent boys who come from poor backgrounds put their life on the line against terror? Forget politicians but why don't they have a right to rest for sometime? And why aren’t you raising the same tone against the slum in GG?
And we trying to promote tourism. This is outside the old Dutch hospital in the fort.
@fernandoharin
pls ask them to find another place to go sit with out scaring the few tourists we have .
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Well, to run a successful forum, you need users who are listening and users who are engaging. And users with all view points. If you want only one view point then it's better to run a propaganda than an open discussion. 😊
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After inquiring into the allegations made by
@TNAmediaoffice
MP. Hon. Sritharan, I was informed by authorities that these allegations are absolutely FALSE and there are no moves to sell any land on the Delft Island or the old Jaffna Kachcheri building to any foreign company.
#lka
The government is going to sell 40 acres in Delft Island & the old Jaffna Kachcheri building which is an archeological monument to China. Minister Namal Rajapaksa came to Jaffna for this- TNA MP S Sritharan
#Lka
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Those mocking the Govt. for the long queues outside Shops/Supermarkets is UNJUST. Authorities have repeatedly told people to go out only if required, to ensure your safety but those who violate it, choose to do it on their own.
Blaming Govt. for your actions is UNREASONABLE.
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A splendid combination of seafood, 'Jaffna Odiyal Kool' is a treat to anyone's palate. One of my favourite northern cuisines, this broth was a weekly must have in my house during my childhood, with an aim of keeping us away from flu's & colds. ☺️ A must have when in
#Jaffna
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A true political leader who has led the country through the biggest victory of ending the war & bringing in immediate development. His performance was not limited to elections, instead it was & always will be for the benefit of the country. He is
#MahindaRajapaksa
.
#lka
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