Colombo, Aug. 1 -- "No room will be left for anyone to destroy the historical heritage of the country or to cause damage to places of worship", President Gotabaya Rajapaksa reiterated.

A comprehensive program will be designed in order to preserve the heritage of Wellassa whilst protecting places of worship of all faiths, President Rajapaksa said addressing a public gathering organized by candidate Wimaladasa Galgamaarachchi in Wellawaya, Monaragala on 31 July 2020.

He said so when people at the venue requested the President to protect temples of historical value from treasure hunters.

Agriculture in the area could be further enhanced by rehabilitating tanks scattered across the district including Buduruwagala and Bathala Ara, they poin...