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In Brief

Kegalu Book Fair

Kegalu Book Fair - 2012, organised by the Kegalu Vidyalaya Old Boys Association, Colombo branch to mark the 70th anniversary of the college will be held on Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at its premises. Over 50 book publishers are expected to participate.


Sirimavo Western band enthralls audience

The Western band of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya entertained the audience at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre recently. Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena was the chief guest.


The leader of the Western band, Geethmi de Silva garlands the Minister


A performance of the Western band

Nirmani entertainment program

The annual variety entertainment program 'Nirmani', presented by the students of Buddhist Ladies' College, Colombo 7 will be held at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, at the National Youth Centre, Maharagama.

The chief guest will be First Lady Madam Shiranthi Rajapaksa.


Meditation programs at ACBC

Meditation and Dharmadeshana programs organised by the Dharmashoka Foundation will be held at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC), Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7, every last Sunday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Ven. Polpithimukalane Pragnasiri Thera will deliver the Dhammadeshana.

The first program will be held today at 3 p.m.


He needs help for surgery

Seven-year-old M.K. Ravindra Hemantha of 6/4, Kittampahuwa, Wellampitiya is suffering from a serious heart disease which requires surgery to be performed in India. The procedural package for treatment amounts to Rs. 800,000.

The parents who are in needy circumstances appeal for public contributions to be remitted to A/C No. 194-2-001-4-001, Kolonnawa People's Bank. Please contact: 0723411926 /0728097209

 


School girl appeals for help

Sixteen-year-old M.A. Sanduni Shashikala of 315 A, Palewila Sultanagoda, Matara is suffering from progressive deformity of the spine which could lead to paralysis if not corrected.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. M. Vasantha Perera has recommended immediate surgery to be performed free at the Colombo National Hospital. But around Rs. 850,000 is required to purchase necessary surgical implants from open market.

Sanduni's Mother, H.L. Deepika is unable to foot the bill and appeals to the public to help by remitting their contributions to A/C No. 032-2-001-3-0022160 at the People's Bank, Uyanwatta branch


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