Srilanka, July 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation's development path must be chosen accordingly.

The President made these remarks while addressing a ceremonial gathering at the historic Ruhunu Kataragama sacred site.

The President witnessed the ceremonial placement of the Sacred Relic casket at the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the annual Esala Festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya.The President witnessed the ceremonial placement of the Sacred Relic casket at the final Randoli Maha Perahera of the annual Esala Festival at the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya. Earlier in the day, President Dissanayake visite...