Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The opening of a two-storied building and an Alms giving for over 500 monks took place yesterday under the patronage of Mahanayake Theras of three chapters to mark the 60th birthday of the Chief Incumbent of Sri Punyaloka Maha Viharaya, Watareka Ven. Saddhamma Keerthi Sri Mavalgama Gnanissara Nayaka Thera.

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, and Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana and a large number of invitees participated.

Mahanayake of Kalyani chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya most Ven. Malwane Pannasara Thera, Chief Sanghanayake of the Western Province, Vidyodaya Pirivenaadhipathi Aggamaha Panditha Ven. Balangoda Sri Sobitha Thera and the Lekakadhikari of the Malwathu chapter, Ven...