Imthiaz Bakeer Markar book ‘Hithu Matha’ launched on 18 Feb

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A book authored by Imthiaz Bakeer Markar titled ‘Hithu Matha’, a collection of weekly newspaper columns, was launched on Wednesday 18 February. The book is a compilation of articles relating to a wide range of topics relating to politics, socioeconomic and ethno-religious aspects viewed in a national and international context.

A panel discussion on such themes highlighted in the columns also took place with the participation of Dr. Praneeth Abeysundara, Dr. Daya Amaraskera, Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya, Dr. Chandima Wijegunawardena and veteran journalist P.M. Senaratna. The event was held under the patronage of Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka. Hithu Matha is a Godage publication.

Further, Imthiaz Bakeer Markar presented the Hithu Matha book to the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros of the Asgiri and Malwathu Chapters on 21 February.