Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne’s final journey today

The funeral of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement founder Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne with State honours will be held today at 4.00 p.m. at the Independence Square.

His remains will lie at the Sarvodaya Headquarters, Damsak Mandira at 98, Rawatawatta Road, Moratuwa, till 12 noon today before being taken to the Independence square.

Ariyaratne passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness at a private hospital. He was 92 years old at the time of his death.