Media Minister plans blue print for Amaradeva Ashram

Mass Media and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Gayantha Karunatilleke has given effect to his pledge to set up the 'Amaradeva Ashram', which he made at Pandit Amaradeva's 88th birthday celebrations.

The Minister with his officials has held preliminary discussions with the maestro. Efforts are being made at present to secure a suitable land within the city suburbs to site the proposed institute, the sources said.

Deputy Minister Karu Karanavithana, Secretary Vajira Narampanawe, Rupavahini Chairman Ravi Jayawardena and Director General Sunil Shantha participated in the discussions.