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Senior Professor Hemantha Kottawatta, the Head of the Department of Human Resource Management awarded the prestigious Gold Medal by the Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies of University of Kelaniya. This award is presented for achieving the highest marks in the Master of Arts in Buddhist Counseling Examination \u2013 2023. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors. This outstanding accomplishment is a true honor and a source of inspiration and strength for our department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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