President Maithripala Sirisena (May 20) declared open the new cultural center in Sampur, built under the project to develop infrastructure facilities in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
This cultural center was built at a cost of Rs. 22 millions.
The President was offered a souvenir which expressed him the gratitude of the people of Sampur.
Opposition Leader R. Sambandan, Ministers Lakshman Kiriella, Faizer Mustafa, State Minister Dilan Perera, Governor of the Eastern Province Austin Fernando, Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamad, Member of Parliament of Trincomalee Districe Abdul Maharuf, State Minister S. Thandayudhapani and Mrs. Ariyawathie Galappathi were among those participated in this occasion.