Deyata Kirula gathers momentum
by Bandara PILAWALA
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at the venue
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People rush in their thousands to the 'Deyata Kirula' exhibition held
at Pallekele in the historic city of Kandy. The exhibition being held in
the wake of President Mahinda Rajapaksa's resounding victory at the
recent Presidential Election, has over 1,000 stalls for industrial,
agricultural, power generation, and trade sectors.
Ministries and departments, State corporations and Provincial
Government agencies together with the private sector have made the best
use of the occasion to raise public awareness on what they have embarked
upon in the sphere of development. Indigenous culture, archaeology and
literature have been given the pride of place. Special buses, medical
facilities and a special insurance scheme have been introduced for the
benefit of the participants.
Chief Sanghanayake Ven. Godamunne Rathnapala Nayaka Thera of
Kolongoda Gangaramaya said the exhibition enlightened the public on the
massive development drive launched by the Government.
The President signing the visitors’ book on top of an
armoured car |
First Lady Shiranthy Rajapaksa at the opening of a stall |
The Navy stall |
A colourful pageant |
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