The religious research centre was constructed under the guidance of Ven. Ketawala Hemaloka Thera, the Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudarshana Dharma Nikethanaya.

The President after observing religious observances declared open the newly constructed religiouss research centre.  Thereafter President Rajapaksa called on Ven.Ketawala Hemaloka Thera and offerd Pirikara and a memento.  The Ven.Thera offered a Thripitakaya to the President.

Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Deputy Ministers Pandu Bandaranayake, Sarana Gunawardena, MKDS Gunawardena, Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga were among those present at the event.(KH/SI)