President presents diplomas to Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Science graduates

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Friday (17) presented Certificates of Diploma to the graduates of Colombo University's Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Science at a ceremony held at Weligatta in Hambantota.

This Institute under the University of Colombo was established at Weligatta in Hambanthota in 1999 under the Lunugamvehera Irrigation project. It aims to offer certificate, diploma, and later degree level programs on agro technology for the farming community.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen here inspecting the tissue culture Banana Laboratory and Tunnel Beds. Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena, Deputy Minister Mahinda Amaraweera, and Vice Chancellor of Colombo University Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama were also present. (Photos by Chandana Perera) Enter your search terms Submit search form Web www.colombopage.com ColomboPage - Recent 10 Stories President presents diplomas to Institute of Agro Technology and Rural Science graduates -- [9 hours ago] UN Expert Panel to visit Sri Lanka to meet Reconciliation Commission Sri Lanka ready to provide necessary protocol assistance to UK Defence Secretary's private visit Sri Lanka's power stations open for public view during school holidays Sri Lanka Customs Department to streamline services in developing harbors SriLankan acquires sixth aircraft following government takeover More aid from World Bank for Sri Lanka as a middle-income country Sidewalk traders back in streets of Sri Lankan capital for festive season Sri Lanka to seek assistance of retired judges to end delay of justice Government Minister says Sri Lanka opposition party's new constitution and actions a farce

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