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Govt to ensure honour of Sri Lankan flag

The Sri Lankan government appointed a committee this week to design a decorative flag, so that the honour of the 'national flag' may be safeguarded.

In a statement published on the defence ministry's website, the Sri Lankan government said:

"It has been observed that the National Flag of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is being used in contrary to the codes of regulations approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in the year 1986 and national flags not prepared in accordance with the standards proclaimed by the Sri Lanka Standards Institutions are being introduced to the market."

The committee, which consists of representatives from four government ministries will design a decorative flag.

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