Artifacts are the evidence of a nation's history

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Artifacts are the evidence of a nation's history - President

July 09, 2015

President Maithripala Sirisena said the artifacts are the evidences of a nation's history. He emphasized that the present generations should commit themselves to create a better future for the next generation while recalling the proud history of the nation.

The President made these observations participating at the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Archeological Department held at its head office, Wednesday (08)..

He also revealed that according to information he has received 42 top posts of the department were vacant during the last couple of years and assured to fulfill at the earliest all required human and physical resources.

President Maithripala Sirisena first garlanded the statue of the former Archeological Commissioner Senerath Paranawithana and thereafter declared open the Dutugemunu relics and artifacts exhibition.

Also, five commemorative stamps and a first day cover issued by the Department of Posts to mark the 125th Anniversary of the Archaelogical Department was presented to the President.

Mahanayake of Sri Lanka Amarapura Chapter Ven.Dauldena Gnaneessara Thera, Ven.Prof.Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero, Chief Incumbent of Sithul Pawwa Rajamaha Vihara Ven.metaramba Hemaratana Thero, Chief Prelate of Kelaniya Rajamaha Vihara Ven.Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkita Thero, Ministers, Director General of Central Cultural Fund Prof.Krishantha Gunawardena and Director General of Archaelogy Senarath Dissanayake were present.