The Opening Ceremony of the Indian Corner of the Library, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo

The Opening ceremony of the “Indian Corner” of the Library, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo was held on 5th October 2023. The event commenced with a welcome address from Prof. P.K. Perera, the Dean of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine. Senior Professor (Chair) H.D. Karunaratne, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo graced the event as the Chief Guest. The Guest of Honor of the event was Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of India. Mrs. Sajeewanie D. Somaratna, Acting Librarian, University of Colombo and Mr. K.A.S Edward, Register, University of Colombo, and several academic staff members, administrative staff members, and students of the Faculty attended the event. Over 130 books related to Ayurveda, Indian Culture and History were donated by the High Commission of India to develop the “Indian Corner” of the Library. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. P. M. Ayomi, Senior Assistant Librarian of the Faculty of Indigenous Medicine.