13 billion largest lottery winner

The largest lottery in the annals of the history of Govi Setha lottery of rupees 13 billion 13 lakhs 60 thousand 135 and cents 40 was announced by the national lotteries board. The official ceremony of awarding this sum to the winner was held on the 12th instant at the premises of the Finance ministry under the auspices of minister Ravi Karunanayake. ALK Keerthi Kamara a resident of Padalangala was the lucky winner. His cheque was handed over the him by the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake.The winner is a teacher by profession.