Shraddha Media Network Spearheads Rebuilding Landslide affected Kalubovitiyana Maha Vidyalaya, Matara

In support of the ongoing relief operations to help those affected by floods and landslides, Shraddha Media Network in partnership with the Maha Karuna Buddhist Society - Malaysia, Theravada Buddhist Council - Malaysia, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Disaster Management and Dialog Axiata PLC commenced the construction of a new building for landslide-affected Kalubovitiyana Maha Vidyalaya in the district of Matara. The foundation stone laying ceremony took place on the 20th of October, 2017.

A single storey classroom building that is 80ft x 25ft will be constructed for Kalubovitiyana Maha Vidyalaya. The initiative is funded by Shraddha Media Network, Maha Karuna Buddhist Society - Malaysia and the Theravada Buddhist Council – Malaysia, whilst civil construction services will be contributed at no cost by the Ministry of Defence with participation from Civil Defence personnel of Sri Lanka, monitoring and supervision by the Ministry of Disaster Management and overall project coordination by Dialog Axiata PLC.

Most Ven. Hiniduma Nanda Thero, Honorary Adviser of Mahamevana Buddhist Monastery, Ven. Aludeniye Subodhi Thero, Honorary Adviser of Shradda Media Network, Hon. Sagala Ratnayaka MP, Minister of Law and Order, Southern Development and Chandima Rasaputhra, Minister of Education of the Southern Province, Sudath Jayasundara, Chairman, Shraddha Media Network, Pathum Hewage, Assistant Director, Military Welfare, Ministry of Defence and Colonel W. M Karunapala, Director Projects – Civil Defence Department and Amali Nanayakkara, Group Chief Marketing Officer, Dialog Axiata PLC, also graced the foundation stone laying ceremony as special invitees.