A group of representatives of the World Alliance of Religions‘ Peace Summit met President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday at the Official Residence of the President.
The representatives commended the program carried out by the new government led by President Sirisena to build peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka and extended their best wishes for the success of the program.
According to the President Media unit, the President emphasized that there must not be any room for a war again in Sri Lanka, a nation suffered from three-decade war. “Assistance from all religious leaders is essential to accomplish the program carried out by the government to build peace and reconciliation among different communities in Sri Lanka”, he said.
He also pointed out the intervention of religious leaders on behalf of Sri Lanka at international level is necessary.
Ven Dr Bellanwila Vimalarathana Thero, Ven. Brahmanawaththe Seewali Thero and other religious leaders participated in this occasion.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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