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President in UK President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga left for the United Kingdom yesterday. During her absence acting arrangements will be Ratnasiri Wickremanayake - Minister of Defence, Nimal Siripala de Silva - Minister of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Reconciliation, Mangala Samaraweera - Minister of School Education and Dinesh Gunawardena - Minister of Higher Education. Talking Point UNP leadership's efforts to defend the Western Province Councillor Duminda Silva have shocked almost all the committee members at the UNP's Working Committee meeting at Sirikotha last week. Reliable sources revealed that the Party Leader attempted to defend the Council member but, he suddenly gave up the effort realising that no one in the Working Committee would listen to him. UNP WC members decided to suspend him from membership. UNP Sources further revealed that when the nominations for the Provincial Councils were called, Duminda had provided false details to the party and had even attested that he was free from any allegations. However the selection committee which knew about the person had given him a chance. Appeals W. Shanaka Sandaruwan, a year-6 student of R/Omalpe Maha Vidyalaya is suffering from severe heart ailment and Dr. Prasad Krishnann, Cardiac Surgeon of the Apollo Hospital has recommended a Aortic Valve Replacement as soon as possible. The surgery estimated to cost around Rs. 425,000/- His father W. Piyadasa of Deniyegedara, Medawatugoda Omalpe being a farmer not in a position to meet the expenses due to his economic plight, seeks the financial assistance from the generous public to save his son's life. Contributions could be made to Account No. 209 651199-7. People's Bank Embilipitiya Branch. ***** R. D. Dulani Maheshika, studying in Year 10, Janadhipathi Vidyalaya, Homagama is in urgent need of financial assistance to meet her medical expenses for corrective treatment for deafness. Maheshika who survived a grave illness a few years ago, was found to be having impaired hearing in both ears subsequent to being cured from the said disease. Dr. Devanand Jha, Consultant ENT Surgeon of Apollo Hospital who examined her has recommended Cochlear Implant surgery to revive her hearing. It has been estimated that this treatment would cost around Rs. 2 million, which amount is far beyond the affordability of her family members. They earnestly request that all donations towards this worthy cause be directed to Account Number 07620026000013 opened in Maheshika's name in Bank of Ceylon, Narahenpita Branch. **** H.J. Edirisinghe of 95, Ferguson Road, Colombo 14 is suffering from advance chronic kidney failure. Consulting physician Nephrologist of Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital has recommended kidney transplant as the only life saving measure. The total cost for the transplant has been estimated to be over one million rupees. She expects the assistance from a buddhist monk, buddhist non, silimaniyo or any other kind hearted person, who is willing to donate 'A' positive or 'O' positive kidney. Please contact 2524623. Donations could be made to A/c. 1-017942-9, Bank of Ceylon Grandpass. **** L. Samaranayake, 39-year-old father of two with kidney failure appeals for a compassionate donor in order to undergo life saving kidney transplant. Blood group is O Positive. Kindly contact 2778281/0714943196 |
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