Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that all religious sites damaged by cyclone Ditwah will be rebuilt while fully preserving their historical and cultural significance.

The President made these remarks during the inauguration of the national programme "Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda" for the reconstruction of cyclone-affected religious sites, held at Sri Bodhirukkarama Viharaya, Peacock Hill area in Doragala, Gampola yesterday (27) .

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, six religious sites in the Kandy and Udapalatha Divisional Secretariat areas were completely destroyed, while fifteen others sustained partial damage. Marking the commencement of their reconstruction, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake parti...