Sri Lanka to preserve Anuradhapura era sites
Sri Lankan Cabinet today decided to preserve Archaeological sites in the north central Anuradhapura district.
Cabinet of Ministers arrived at this decision based on a proposal made by Dr. Jagath Balasuriya, Minister of National Heritage, to carry out this conservation program in parallel with the proposed "Deyata Kirula" Programme - 2012 to be held at Oyamadu in the Anuradhapura district in February 2012.
Dayata Kirula is a national program conducted annually to mark country’s Independence Day. Several development programs inclusive of infrastructure development of the area have been earmarked to be carried out before the main event of the program to be initiated by president on February 5 2012.
As advised by President, archaeological conservation in Anuradhapura district including at Mihintale and Thanthirimale in parallel with the Dayata Kirula national programme has already been commenced.
Cabinet approved the allocation of Rs 250 million of which Rs 75 million will be spent this year.
Source: News/Sri Lanka [November 10, 2011]
 |
| Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka [Credit: Web] |
Dayata Kirula is a national program conducted annually to mark country’s Independence Day. Several development programs inclusive of infrastructure development of the area have been earmarked to be carried out before the main event of the program to be initiated by president on February 5 2012.
As advised by President, archaeological conservation in Anuradhapura district including at Mihintale and Thanthirimale in parallel with the Dayata Kirula national programme has already been commenced.
Cabinet approved the allocation of Rs 250 million of which Rs 75 million will be spent this year.
Source: News/Sri Lanka [November 10, 2011]
