Special programme to develop Mihintale

Chula BANDARA KULASEKERA

Agrarian Services and Wildlife Minister S.M. Chandrasena yesterday said that the government has paid special attention to develop the Mihintale Sacred area.

Minister Chandrasena said that a special programme will be implemented to develop the Mihintale Sacred Area on a directive of the President.

He was speaking at the opening of the Mihintale Aloka Pooja organized by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited for the 49th year in succession, in association with the Ceylon Electricity Board and Abans Limited yesterday - the final day of the Aloka Pooja.

The minister lauded the services of ANCL for organizing the Aloka Pooja for the 49th occasion. Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Ven. Namalwewe Sri Rathanasara Thera delivered the Anusasana while Ven. Walahahenguwene Dhammarathana Thera administered Pansil. ANCL Director Editorial Seelarathna Senerath was also present.