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Pre-race Dope Tests Carried Out For the First Time
For the first time in the history of horse racing in Ceylon pre-race dope tests were carried out at the Galle Gymkhana Club's race meeting which began on Saturday. Dr. W. Rintoul, chief analyst of the Singapore Race Club, was in charge of the proc...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Mahiyangana Pinnacle on the Special Trailer
The Mahiyangana Pinnacle on the Special trailer that will bring it to Colombo today. Mr. Dudley Senanayake will receive it at Peliyagoda after which it will be brought to the Town Hall for exposition to the public from tomorrow. Picture shows work...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Pilgrims at Mahiyangana Chaitiya
'Set Example to Rest of the World' Pilgrims at Mahiyangana (picture on right) resting near the 145-foot Mahiyangana Chaitiya, which was ceremonially crowned with the 13-foot gold-coated pinnacle at 9.45 yesterday morning. From early yesterday ther...
The Times of Ceylon Press
Dudley Senanayake Addressing the Public at Mahiyanganaya Temple
The Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake addressing the public after participating in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the new wall around the sacred Bo tree and the new Samadhi Buddha statue in Mahiyanganaya temple. (L.B. Wijayasiri - Kandy)
The Times of Ceylon Press
Morawewa Scheme Opening Ceremony
The Minister of Lands, Land Development and Mahaweli Development Mr. Gamini Dissanayake is revealing the opening ceremony plaque of Moratuwa Project, while attending the opening ceremony of Morawewa scheme in Seruwila seat. Trincomalee ditrict min...
Prasanna Somapala
Opening the Tap at Seruwila Vihare
The president, Mr. J. R. Jayawardene, opening the tap while the Prime Minister, Mr. R. Premadasa, is collecting water in a pot to water the Bo-tree premises of the Seruwila Vihare. (Pic. by A.C.M. Zahir)
A.C.M. Zahir