Newly constructed Galle Face Roundabout was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday, Government Information Department said.
The new Galle Face Roundabout near the Presidential Secretariat comprises of a fountain and an illuminating system.
This is an important location as few famous five star hotels in Sri Lanka are situated in the vicinity and a large number of foreign and local visitors gather round in this area.
To show true Sri Lankan identity statuettes of lions and carvings unique to Sri Lankan identity have been installed in the roundabout.
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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