'Naam 200'

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The 'Naam 200' celebration was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday, marking the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Indian Origin Tamil (IOT) people in the hill country. The event was honoured by the presence of Indian Finance Minister, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, who was warmly welcomed by over 5,000 Tamil people from the hills. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

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'Naam 200'

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