Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- A senior citizen from Sangili Kanadarawa in Rambewa in the Anuradhapura District, Punchage Kalumenike, celebrated her 113th birthday.

The National Secretariat for Elders organised a felicitation ceremony at her residence, with District Secretary Ranjith Wimalasuriya serving as the chief guest. The Secretariat presented a cash donation of Rs. 25,000, while the District Secretary and other guests offered gifts.

Kalumenike, a mother of ten with 37 grandchildren, revealed that she had been engaged in paddy cultivation until recently. Reflecting on her long life, she shared memories of past events and commented on how lifestyles have changed over the decades.

The ceremony was organised in collaboration with the Rambew...