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University of Kelaniya felicitates its alumnus who are Senior Govt. Servants
View(s):Last Saturday, the University of Kelaniya felicitated senior government servants who had graduated from the university.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, W.M. Seneviratne being felicitated by Mr Weeratunga as Kelaniya University Chancellor, Ven Welamitiywe Kusaladhamma Thera and Vice Chancellor, Prof Sunanda Madduma look on. Pix by Lal S. Kumara
Among the 75 recipients of the award of appreciation, were a number of high ranking government officials, including three priests who are Chancellors of universities, heads of Presidential committees and Secretaries of ministries.
“This is a rare occasion for a government servant, while those in the academic field often receive such honours, government servants don’t. A felicitation from a university is one of the highest honours a government servant could receive,” said Chief Guest, President’s Secretary, Lalith Weerathunga, addressing the gathering.
University Grants Commission’s Chairperson, Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama, Higher Education Ministry Secretary, Dr. Sunil Jayantha Nawaratne and Chancellor of Kelaniya University, Walawitiyawe Kusaladamma Thera graced the occasion.