3rd General Convention of the Patriotic National Movement (PNM) held
at National Youth Centre Auditorium at Maharagama 22nd October.
In this convention PNM felicitated the most distinguished persons of
the Motherland. Dr. Shiran Deraniyagala was awarded the “Weera
Monarawila Keppitipola” award for the service to the Nation in
archeological sphere, Dr. Anula Wjesundara, the “Viharamaha Devi”
award for her services in the medical field; Mr. Anura Madhawa
Jayasekera was awarded the “Abhiman Parakum” award for the services
in fine arts, Mr. Aruna Sanjeewa Samarawickrema was awarded the
“A.N.S. Kulasinghe” award for inventing a flexible artificial leg
and Mr. Premasiri Wakwella, Proprietor of ‘Little Lanka’ and Mr.
Kithsiri Kahaduwa, proprietor of ‘Mister Hop’ were awarded “People’s
reverence’ award for their mediation in the production of food with
rice flour.
3rd General Convention of the Patriotic National Movement
PNM leadership lighting the oil lamp
to mark the start of the 3rd general convention of the
Patriotic National Movement
Rev. Dambara Amila Thera presenting the Resolution Of
Convention
PNM President Hon. Gunadasa Amarasekara addressing the
convention
PNM General Secretary JVP parliamentarian Wimal
Weerawansa addressing the convention
The artist Mr. Buddadasa Withanarachchi addressing
the convention
Mr.Senarathna Silava addressing the convention
Rev. Aththangane Rathanapala thera presenting 'Weera
Monaravila Kappetipola' award to Dr. Siran Daraniyagala
Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara presenting 'Wiharamaha Devi
Pranabimanee' award to Dr. Anula Wijesundara
The artist Rohanabaddage presenting 'Abiman Parakum'
award to Mr. Anura Madawa Jayasekara
Parliamentarion Wimal Weerawansa presenting 'A.N.S.
Kulasinghe' award to Mr. Aruna Sanjeewa Samarawikrama
Mr. Buddadasa Withanarachchi presenting 'Janatha
Pranama' award to owner of Little Lanka Mr. Kithsiri Kahaduwa
Mr. Siril Wikramage presenting 'Janatha Pranama' award to
owner of Mister Hop Mr. Premasiri Wakwella
PNM Leaders approving the Resolution Of
Convention
PNM members approving the Resolution Of
Convention
