President Mahinda Rajapaksa participated at the traditional oil anointing ceremony at the Ganemulla Kossinna Yatawatta Rajamaha Viharaya, Ganemulla yesterday (April 16).(Pix by:Sudath Silva)
What is outstanding in the traditions of these Avurudu festivities are coexistence and reconciliation. The most valued quality of this Avurudu festival is taking the ideal of understanding and cohesion beyond the family, to the village, the city and the entire country, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa welcomed the WorldT20 Cricket Cup winning Sri Lankan national team yesterday at the Temple Trees.
The Search for Peace
"Our Government is firmly committed to uphold democracy and the protection of human rights. Our Government's prime
responsibility is also to free our people from the grip of terrorism and violence. Attempts by any individual or organisation to violate or suppress such rights enjoyed by the people, would be thwarted at all costs by our Government. We will do our utmost to show to the civilised world our commitment and sincerity in this task," said President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
The President's Fund is a multi-faceted institution with a range of activities that include help for scholarship and tertiary educatio
; advance of religion; and recognition of service to the nation .It is best known as an oasis of relief for those in need of urgent surgery and other medical treatment beyond one's reach in cost.The Fund which was established in 1978, in keeping with its vision, has continued to provide relief and assistance under successive President's of Sri Lanka.
