President Gotabahya Rajapakshe had today (07) advised the Secretary to the Ministry OF Buddha sasana ,Religion and Cultural Affairs Professor Kapila Gunawardnae to take steps to name late Majestic Tusker "Nadungamuwe Raja " who had carried the sacred tooth relics of Lord Buddha most of the times in annual "Esala " Procession in Kandy as a "National Treasure ".
President had also advise to preserve the body of late Tusker who died at the age of 69 in Weliweriya ,Gampaha District this morning after prolonged illness for the viewing of future generations .
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