Ranaviru Real Star - Mission III Winner Receives her New House
4:25am on Saturday 3rd August 2013
The Chairperson of the Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa officially handed over the first prize, a house worth twenty Million rupees to the winner of 'Ranaviru Real Star Mission III, Sergeant Thushani Perera of the Sri Lanka Air Force at a function held at Hokandara today (2nd August 2013).
Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa was warmly welcomed by Thushani Perera and her family and was accompanied to the new house by a colorful dancing procession.
Amidst chanting of Pirith by the Maha Sangha the house was ceremonially declared open by Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa and the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests followed. The deed of the house was also officially handed over to the winner by Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa during the function.
Thushani Perera had shown exceptional skills in displaying her vocal talents throughout the contest and finally won the trophy in face of stiff competition from the other four finalists thereby making history as the 'Ranaviru Real Star - Mission III'.
The 'Ranaviru Real Star' realty programme is a brain child of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapakse which aims at bringing out the hidden talents of war heroes of the three forces. The winners are lavishly awarded with expensive gifts. The popularity of this unique concept of the Secretary Defence was very much evident by the huge influx of SMSs which continued to pour in throughout the duration of the series. The Grand Finale of 'Ranaviru Real Star Mission III' was held on 27th July 2013, where His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The Vice President of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Indu Rathnayake, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Rathnayake, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema, Director General of Media Center for National Security Mr. Lakshman Hulugalle, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, Members of the SLAF Board of Management renowned artists and many distinguished guests were present on the occasion.
Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa was warmly welcomed by Thushani Perera and her family and was accompanied to the new house by a colorful dancing procession.
Amidst chanting of Pirith by the Maha Sangha the house was ceremonially declared open by Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa and the lighting of the traditional oil lamp by the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests followed. The deed of the house was also officially handed over to the winner by Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa during the function.
Thushani Perera had shown exceptional skills in displaying her vocal talents throughout the contest and finally won the trophy in face of stiff competition from the other four finalists thereby making history as the 'Ranaviru Real Star - Mission III'.
The 'Ranaviru Real Star' realty programme is a brain child of Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapakse which aims at bringing out the hidden talents of war heroes of the three forces. The winners are lavishly awarded with expensive gifts. The popularity of this unique concept of the Secretary Defence was very much evident by the huge influx of SMSs which continued to pour in throughout the duration of the series. The Grand Finale of 'Ranaviru Real Star Mission III' was held on 27th July 2013, where His Excellency the President Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
The Vice President of Defence Ministry's Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Indu Rathnayake, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Rathnayake, Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage, Commander of the Air Force Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Air Force Seva Vanitha Unit Mrs. Neelika Abeywickrema, Director General of Media Center for National Security Mr. Lakshman Hulugalle, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Air Vice Marshal KA Gunatilleke, Members of the SLAF Board of Management renowned artists and many distinguished guests were present on the occasion.
