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Ranaviru Commemorative Ceremony Lays Wreaths at Mailapitiya War Hero Memorial


Ranaviru commemorative events were conducted at the Mailapitiya Ranaviru park in Kandy to coincide with “Ranaviru Commemorative month” with a wreath laying ceremony for fallen War Heroes on Saturday (5). It was organized by Central Province Governor’s office and the Ranaviru Seva Authority.

Mrs. Surangani Ellawala, Governor of the Central Province attended as the Chief Guest of the ceremony, together with Mrs. Anoma Fonseka, Chairman,  Ranaviru Seva Authority.

Mr. Sarath Ekanayaka, Chief Minister for Central Province, state officials, senior tri-service officers and family members of War Heroes and personnel of the Civil Security Department laid floral wreaths and lit lamps, commemorating great sacrifices of fallen War Heroes on behalf of the motherland.

Finally, Mrs. Surangani Ellawala planted a tree sapling in the premises to commemorate this event.