LakRoo TV channel inaugurated

President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday inaugurated the transmission of Lak Roo television channel conducted by the Department of Information during the ceremony to felicitate veteran film maker Dr. Lester James Peries who celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday.

News and documentaries in relation to the country’s culture, politics and society will be telecast over this channel. It is also expected to promote the country’s cultural and social identity through this channel.

The President presented a special memento with a cheque of Rs. 500,000 to Dr. Lester James Peries who pioneered in shaping the landscape of cinema in Sri Lanka. Peries began his career from the Film Unit of the Information Department.

Media and Information Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Bandula Gunawardena, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa, Acting Presidential Secretary Gamini Senarath, veteran actress Malini Fonseka, and actor Ravindra Randeniya were also present.