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The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Galle· 7 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions

Religion & Culture
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Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera asked the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs whether the Folk Arts Centre established in Kaikawala, Bentara, has been abandoned and whether it remains usable. He sought information on whether the Centre could be restored through renovation if necessary, and what steps would be taken to resume its administrative functions.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs - (1):

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House - (i) whether he is aware that the Folk Arts Centre established in Kaikawala, Bentara has been abandoned without being used at present; (ii) whether that Centre is still in usable condition; (iii) if not, whether it can be reused after renovation; and (iv) the steps to restore its administrative functions? (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Friday, 7 February 2025 ·No. 1739786070060795 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nishantha Samaraweera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 February 2025. No. 1739786070060795. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/23050