Ranaviru Upahara Week begins

COLOMBO: The Ranaviru Upahara Week declared by the Government began yesterday to pay tribute to Soldiers engaged in the military operations to liberate the North.

The national flag will be hoisted at all Government buildings and schools for a week from yesterday to celebrate the recapture of Pooneryn by Security Forces.

Minister Maithripala Sirisena announced on Saturday that the commemorative week would commence from Sunday. Religious celebrations will be a major part of the celebrations and the Government has also planned other propaganda work to invoke blessings of the people on the Security Forces.