Independence Day celebrations to cost Rs. 200 mn

The Ministry of Home Affairs said on Thursday that the 75th Independence Day celebrations would cost 200 million rupees. State Minister Ashok Priyantha said that initially Rs 570 million had been allocated for the event.

https://island.lk/independence-day-celebrations-to-cost-rs-200-mn/

The Island

2023-01-18

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