A rest house constructed for state administration in Polonnaruwa was declared open by President Maithripala Sirisena on Saturday (January 2nd).

Located at the Polonnaruwa New Town, the construction was done at a cost of Rs. 75 million; 500 persons can be accommodated by this new rest house.

President Maithripala Sirisena presided over a pirith chanting ceremony to invoke blessings for the new year. The ceremony took place at the president’s official residence and saw the participation of 65 members of the Sangha.

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