Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa participated in the opening of the 'Shilpa Thursday' exhibition at 'Diyatha' Park in Battaramulla yesterday. The exhibition, aimed at promoting local handicrafts, will be held every Thursday. It has been initiated on the guidance of the Cane, Brass, Clay, Furniture and Rural Industry Promotion State Ministry and the National Crafts Council with the support of the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation. Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa and State Minister Prasanna Ranatunga also participated. Picture courtesy Prime Minister's Media Division

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking at the opening of the weekly handicraft market 'Shilpa Thursday' at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla re...