The unveiling of the pinnacle of the newly constructed stupa at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University was held on Tuesday June 17 under the patronage of the President Maithripala Sirisena.

President Sirisena was welcomed by Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and the State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene.

The first pooja at the newly-constructed stupa was carried out by the President amidst the chanting of Pirith by the Maha Sangha.

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