The foundation stone was laid for the new Medical Faculty, Wayamba University, at Labuyaya Junction, Kuliyapitiya, this morning.

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Minister of Highways and Higher Education Lakshman Kiriella took part in the event.

Kariyawasam said that the government was carrying out the promises given to the people of Kurunegala District step by step.

He added that the Kuliyapitiya Hospital will be advanced to a Teaching Hospital with the opening of the medical faculty.