Former Minister of Cultural Affairs pressurized the Head of Archaeology (Video)
Posted on July 21st, 2020
Courtesy Hiru News
Director General of Archeology Senarath Dissanayake stated that he was subjected to various pressures from the Minister of Cultural Affairs during the previous government.
He was speaking at a media briefing today regarding the demolition of a building allegedly belonging to King Bhuvanekabahu’s royal palace in Kurunegala. He further stated that the Department of Archeology was not politicized.