Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Regardless of physical progress, true national development is measured by the moral values, discipline, and spiritual growth of the people, expressed Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the newly constructed metal Samadhi Buddha statue at the historic Kongoda Sri Gangaramaya Purana Maha Vihara in Remunagoda, Kalutara South, she made this observation yesterday (28).

The metal Samadhi Buddha statue was unveiled by the Chief Incumbent of the Pallegoda Sri Pushparama Vihara and Chief Monk of Bentara Vallallawita Korale, Most Venerable Malegoda Nanda Nayaka Thera.

Following the unveiling, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya engaged in religious observances by offering a tray o...