Polonnaruwa excavations commence

Priyanka Kurugala

The National Heritage Ministry is planning to conduct excavations in the Polonnaruwa ancient city to unearth its buried history while developing the city along with the Deyata Kirula National Programme.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 360 million, ministry sources said.

The conservation programme will commence immediately under National Heritage Minister Jagath Balasuriya’s proposal, sources said.

Plans are also underway to commence power projects, road construction and water supply schemes in the district together with paving all roads leading to historic and sacred sites .