Sir John Kotelawala's 118th Birth Anniversary celebrated

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The ceremony to commemorate the 118^th Birth Anniversary of late General Sir John Kotelawala was held on April 4, 2015 at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in Rathmalana.
State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardena attended the occasion as the Chief Guest which was also graced by the Vice Chancellor of the Defence University, Major General Milinda Peiris. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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Lanka Putha Sunday, 05 April 2015 02:06 PM

He is one of the clever honest and brave politicisan Mother Lanka produced. Born rich never wonted to put is hand in the pot. Hope we can have few more like him

Prem Nath Monday, 06 April 2015 03:11 PM

If only wishes could come true.I am of the lucky ones who shook hands with him in Nuwara Eliya during a scout jamboree.

Lanka Putha Monday, 06 April 2015 11:01 PM

Sir you are one lucky chap.

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