29th March 2019 07:57:17 Hours
The Thripitaka was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage, the ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maitreepala Sirisena at the temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic on 23 March 2019.This historical event was held with the participation of three chief incumbents of three chapters and MahaSanga under state patronage. Ministers and Tri forces Commanders also the participated the ceremony. Along with this historical event under the direction of the Commander Security Forces (Central), Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG and the supervision of Major General TJ Nanayakkara RWP USP ndu the General Officer Commanding 11 Division, 10 senior officers, officers and 150 other ranks were participated for the Gilanpasa pooja to 4000 MahaSanga for the blessing of all military personals.
