First local rifle manufacturing plant declared open

15 July 2016 08:06 am

Sri Lanka’s first air rifle manufacturing plant was declared open in Ihala Biyanwila in Kadawatha by State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday.

The plant is an investment by W. Thomas and Sons Ltd.

Mr. Wijewardene is seen taking aim through a telescope mounted on a locally made brand new rifle.

Pic by Dickson Wasantha