Lake House Mihintale Aloka Pooja :

Lake House Mihintale Aloka Pooja :
People free after 30 years - Minister
Nimal WIJESINGHE- Anuradhapura Additional District Group Corr.
People can travel from South to the North without fear as the country is free from terrorism, Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.
Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka inaugurates the Lake House Mihintale Aloka Pooja yesterday. ANCL Editorial Director Seelaratne Senerath and Director Rasanga Harischandra were present.Picture by Kithsiri Wanasinghe
“Sri Lanka was invaded by enemy forces from time to time and everytime it emerged as an independent sovereignty resulting from the great endeavours of our war-hero-forefathers, guided by gallant kings. Today the country is peaceful, independent and enthusiastic due to efforts of President Mahinda Rajapaksa who eradicated LTTE terrorism,” the Minister said after inaugurating the first day Mihintale Aloka Pooja (Mihintale Illuminating Program) organized by Lake House for the 48th year in association with Ceylon Electricity Board and Abans. He said the Buddha had preached that providing light or illuminating was similar to offering eyes and a highly meritorious act.
In this context Lake House with CEB joining hands have been performing a unique, incomparable and yeomen service by illuminating the historic Mihintale Sacred City for 30 years, he said.
Before switching on the Aloka Pooja, the Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya performed the religious observances including Pansil.
ANCL Editorial Director Seelaratne Senarath also addressed the gathering.