[In brief]
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An award from one’s alma mater is truly memorable. Defence
Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa was all smiles when he
received an award for bravery in combatting terrorism from
his alma mater, Ananda College, Colombo 10. Here the Defence
Secretary receives his award from President Mahinda
Rajapaksa, on Friday. |
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Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake paid homage to the
tomb of the war memorial at the Diyatalawa Military Academy
yesterday. The Prime Minister along with Defence Secretary
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Army Commander General Sarath
Fonseka participated at a passing out ceremony of new
officer cadets at the Academy yesterday. - Pic: Sudath
Malaweera |
Rubber prices bounce
by L.S. Ananda WEDAARACHCHI
Rubber prices have been increasing due to the rising demand for
natural rubber from USA, UK, Germany, Pakistan and India.
Rubber Development department Director general, Wimal Rubasingha said
that the prices of a kilo of smoked rubber and crepe rubber is Rs. 192
and Rs. 185 respectively.
He said that this price trend indicates a good future for natural
rubber.
Richmond past prefects meet
The inaugural meeting of the Past Prefects Association of Richmond
College, Galle will be held today, at the College Main Hall.All prefects
are kindly requested to participate at this meeting.
Please contact 0772-788799 for more information.
Shilpa pooja for 100 bhikkhus
The National Crafts Council (NCC) in collaboration with all Ceylon
handicrafts association will offer 100 robes to 100 Buddhist monks on
July 11 at 3.00 p.m. in Battaramulla Janakala Kendraya.
The event has been organised to thank President Mahinda Rajapaksa,
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Chief of Armed Forces and all
Rana Virus whose efforts have paid off in winning the war.
The Shilpa Pooja program was a brainchild of NCC Chairman Buddhi
Keerthisena.
Vester's Eve on July 10
The Old Boys' Association of St. Sylvester's College, Kandy (Colombo
branch) has organised an evening of joy and fellowship, Vesters' Eve '09
on July 10 from 7 p.m. onwards at the Lion Secretariat, 120/20, Vidya
Mawatha, Colombo 7. |
