PM wants Deegavapiya upgraded
Rasika Somarathna
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Prime Minister D M Jayaratne being accompanied by
Deghavapiya Chief Incumbent Ven Nannapurave Buddharakkita
Thera and UNP Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya. Minister P
Dayaratne and Eastern PC member Daya Gamage were also
present. |
Prime Minister DM Jayaratne who visited the ancient Buddhist heritage
site Deeghavapiya yesterday ordered officials to renovate the
dilapidated infrastructure facilities adjoining the site within two
weeks.
The Premier also opened the newly built shrine room of the temple
built at a cost of Rs 30 million. He laid the foundation stone to build
a stupa considered to be the world's tallest when completed. The planned
structure will cost Rs 320 million.
The Premier also visited the ancient Buddhangala Rajamaha Viharaya.
His visit coincided with religious ceremonies to mark Poson.
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