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All schools will be closed tomorrow.Minor flood situation in the Kalu Ganga area.Bar Association conducts an inspection visit to prisons.Hearing of Shashi Weerawansa’s Appeal Set for November 18th.Impact of Cyclonic Storm ‘Ornab’ to Continue Until the 28th.All schools will be closed tomorrow.Minor flood situation in the Kalu Ganga area.Bar Association conducts an inspection visit to prisons.Hearing of Shashi Weerawansa’s Appeal Set for November 18th.Impact of Cyclonic Storm ‘Ornab’ to Continue Until the 28th.
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