Seylan Bank opens 291st ‘Pahasara’ Library

Seylan Bank PLC opened its 291st ‘Pahasara’ Library at A/Buddhangala Central College, Padavi-Parakramapur recently.

The ceremony was held on 27 March, under the patronage of Ruwan Maithripala, Zonal Director of Education (Kebithigollewa), T.P. Jayasinghe, Divisional Director of Education (Padaviya), Kapila S. Kumara, Principal, A/Buddhangala Central College, Padaviyaand Jananda Rathnayake, Regional Manager, North Central Province, Seylan Bank and Neel Nishantha,  Branch Manager, Padaviya Branch, Seylan Bank.

The newly refurbished library was officially handed over following the completion of ‘Pahasara Week’, a series of student-focused engagement activities conducted jointly by Seylan Bank and the school. As part of the initiative, the bank donated books along with a laptop and smart board to support learning and digital access.

Speaking on the occasion, Asiri Abhayaratne, AGM Marketing and Sales, Seylan Bank said, “Seylan Bank remains committed to funding library refurbishments and providing essential educational resources to cultivate students’ knowledge and skills.”

Education officials, teachers, parents, and students extended their full cooperation to ensure the success of the programme, with strong student participation recorded throughout ‘Pahasara Week’ activities.