The foundation stone for the Alms Giving Hall at the St. Anthony Shrine in Kochchikade was laid by Most Rev. Cardinal Filoni of Vatican, today (May 22).
The Hall is being constructed with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy.
Archbishop of Colombo Most Rev. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenna and a large number of naval personnel were present at the occasion.
Most Rev. Cardinal Filoni who brought the condolences message of His Holiness Pope Francis, conveyed his sympathies and inquired about the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks.
He had also engaged in a cordial discussion with Naval personnel who were engaging in renovation work of the church.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Auspicious times widely followed by candidates keeping with traditions will be taken into consideration by the Election Commission in fixing the date and time for the conduct on the Presidential polls.
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