New buildings at the Eastern University declared open.
The President who arrived at the Eastern University to declare open the building complex of the Arts and Culture faculty, main library and the main entrance was warmly welcomed. The President declared open the main entrance of the university which was built at a cost of seven million rupees. Thereafter he declared open the new building complex for the Arts and Culture faculties, built at a cost of 121 million rupees. President Mahinda Rajapaksa declared open the library building built at a cost of 171 million rupees and commerce and management faculty building complex built at a cost of 230 million rupees. Minister S.B. Dissanayaka declared open the indoor stadium of the Eastern University. The President also exchanged views with the students. Deputy Ministers M.L.A.M. Hisbullah, Vinayagamoorthi Muralidaran, Eastern Province Governor Mohan Wijewickrema, Provincial Chief Minister Najeeb A. Majeed, University Grants Commission Chairperson, Professor Kshanika Hirimburegama and Eastern University Vice Chancellor, Dr. A. Yogarajah were present on the occasion.