The Thinakaran newspaper issued free, a 92-page supplement ‘Ponnilam’ with its May 23 issue in the Ampara district.
The aim is to make people aware of the cultural, religious, and architectural treasures in the Ampara district.
The inauguration of Gam Nagara Charikawa was conducted on Monday at the Nintavur Pradeshiya Sabha auditorium in the presence of senior managers of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited, the Thinakaran and the Thinakaran Vara Mangari Chief Editor K. Kunarasa, the editorial staff and regional media personnel.
Thinakaran editorial board and the ANCL senior officials were honoured with golden shawls and mementos on the occasion.
Politicians, departmental heads, community leaders, prominent people in the area, Thinakaran readers and regional media personnel were also present.
Cultural events were staged by students.