Opening Ceremony of the New Bridge for Pilgrims
The Minister of Highways and Power, Mr. D.B. Wijetunga is revealing the sign board of the new bridge built across Mahaweli River on Ella - Kantale road, reducing the distance for the ease of Seruwila pilgrims. The Minister of Industries and Scient...
S. Chithrananda
Opening the Tap at Seruwila Vihare
The president, Mr. J. R. Jayawardene, opening the tap while the Prime Minister, Mr. R. Premadasa, is collecting water in a pot to water the Bo-tree premises of the Seruwila Vihare. (Pic. by A.C.M. Zahir)
A.C.M. Zahir
R. Premadasa at Seruwila Viharaya
The Prime Minister Mr. R. Premadasa, on a pilgrimage to Seruwila when he was the Minister of Local Government, with the chief monk of Seruwila Viharaya.
The Times of Ceylon Press
Sir John Kotelawala Enshrining Relics
The Prime Minister Sir John Kotelawala, enshrining relics at Mahiyangana on Thursday. - (Studio Phoenix). (Reports on Pages 2 & 6)
Studio Phoenix, Kandy
Sir John Kotelawala Unveiling the Tablet
The Prime Minister unveiling the tablet commemorating the inauguration of the Sacred City of Mahiyangana yesterday. On the left is Mr. R. Premadasa, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Local Government, and on the right is Capt. C. P. J. Se...
The Times of Ceylon Press