Deshamanya for Dr Senevirathne

Dr K.G.P.S. Senevirathne of Polhena, Matara was presented the Deshamanya title at an official ceremony in Colombo.

The award was presented by Presidential Adviser and MP A. H. M. Azwer on behalf of the Speaker.

Dr Seneviratne is a medical practitioner in Polhena, Matara.

Dr Seneviratne, after completing his degree at the University of Ruhuna, entered Ratnapura General Hospital.

Since then, he has been the Senior House Officer at Matara Base Hospital, District Medical Officer at Akuressa District Hospital and Medical Officer in Charge at Vocational Health Centre, Habaraduwa.

He also became a member of the club of distinguished professionals who received this highest rank award for the field they dedicated over the years of their life.

Deshamanya (Pride of the Nation) is the second highest Sri Lankan national honour (after the Sri Lankabhimanya) awarded by the Sri Lankan government as a civil honour to citizens of the country.

The awardees of Deshamanya so far include academics, architects, artists, businessmen, civil servants, military personnel and politicians.