Late D. R. Wijewardene contributed enormously to the country and nation

Wellasse Bandara

COLOMBO: The late D. R. Wijewardene contributed enormously and excellently to the progress of this coutnry and its peole, by founding a national printing institution like the Lake House, and by pioneering a series of national and religious services, said Ven. Kotuwewa Indrasumana Thera, the incumbent monk of the Sri Sambuddhaloka Viharaya, Colombo Fort.

The venerable priest made this observation when he conducted the 56th D. R. Wijewardene Memorial Religious Ceremony at Sri Sambuddhaloka Viharaya, under the auspieces of Lake House Chairman Anil Obeysekere, PC, yesterday.

The late D. R. Wijewardene in addition to his religious and national services made it a point never to forget the native temple.

He had a correct vision of many religious and national activities he fostered. Moral conduct is of paramount importance to an individual. The late D. R. Wijewardene rendered his services to the country in conformity with the teachings of the Buddha, said Ven. Indrasumana Thera.

Lake House Editorial Director Karu Paranavithana, Finance Director Chaminda Priyashantha, General Manager Abhaya Amaradasa, Editorial Staff Deputy Administrative Officer Chamara Peiris and Dinamina Chief Editor C. Dodawatta attended the ceremony organised by the Editorial Staff of the Dinamina newspaper.