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Dharmasiri Senanayake’s death anniversary today
In 1994, with the PA being elected to office, he was appointed Minister of Media, Tourism and Civil Aviation.
Ministers to visit JapanEconomic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and External Affairs Minister Prof.G.L.Peiris will make a three-day official visit to Japan from July 26 to 29, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said. The two Ministers will be meeting the Japanese Foreign Minister, Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister and Economic, Trade and Industries Minister during their stay. Japanese Special Envoy Yasushi Akashi will host the Sri Lankan delegation to a working lunch and the team will also attend a business seminar organised by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry on July 29. -MF Dengue awareness campaignThe Colombo Municipal Council along with the Dhanasiri Amaratunga Foundation will conduct a dengue prevention and awareness campaign in Dehiwela area, today on the directive of President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the area has been identified as one of the most dengue affected areas. The CMC will also conduct a medical clinic with the homeopathy doctors of the Ayurvedic Medicine Department at M.D. Kuppilan Community Centre, Church Street, Slave Island on July 26. Street lights on at 10.30 amThe Power and Energy Ministry will take stern action against Local Government institutions (LG) including Pradeshiya Sabhas and Provincial Councils countrywide for keeping street lights burning even after day break.Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka told the Sunday Observer that some LG institutions continuously ignore the Government’s appeal. Referring to an incident which occurred along the Marine Drive between Bambalapitiya and Kollupitiya yesterday where street lights were on even at 10 30 am, a senior Ceylon Electricity Board official said that the matter will be investigated and action will be taken against those responsible. Misuse of credit cards highlightedThere is an alarming increase in the use of personal credit cards for third party transactions in violation of Foreign Exchange Laws. The use of personal credit cards for third party transactions is forbidden and if one uses such credit cards on foreign exchange payments it can be construed as a foreign exchange fraud. Managing Director NKar Travels, Nilmin Nanayakkara said that this was more evident in the local aviation industry. “We reliably understand that many travel agents, including award winning blue chip companies, use the personal credit cards of their Directors or senior staff members to purchase air tickets in bulk for their clients,” he said.Nanayakkara said that this has created an unfair business platform for travel agents who respect the laws of the land as they are being slowly put out of business. “Unfortunately, we as law abiding travel agents cannot take advantage of such offers, since the use of a credit card is required for such transactions.” Room boy commended for honesty
The money was promptly handed over to the General Manager of the Hotel Palaka Perera, who in turn handed it over to the foreigners.The members of the staff organised a ceremony and presented a token in appreciation to Jayasiri for his integrity. SLMUN sessions from Aug. 1 to 3The Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN) is the paramount summit of international diplomacy. A three-day simulation of the United Nations that will drive participating delegates to think differently and collectively as they strive to find solutions for some of the most pressing issues faced by our world today. This year, the SLMUN proves to be a truly enhanced and unforgettable experience. The delegates will convene to discuss a range of topics, pertaining to their different committees. The three committees of the General Assembly will discuss a variety of topics, ranging from disarmament to human rights. As its name implies, the Economic and Social Council specialises in issues regarding economic crises, social matters and the role of environmental sustainability and technology for development. The introduction of three specialised agencies allows the more detailed discussion of a wider range of world issues. The International Court of Justice deals with matters in keeping with international law. Development of global monetary cooperation and trade is handled by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Security Council is faced with the challenge of maintaining international peace and security. This year’s conference will also feature a Futuristic Security Council, a simulation of the actual committee, set eighteen years in the future. Previously endorsed by UN agencies such as the UNESCO, SLMUN is the third largest high school conference in the world and has been successfully organised for the past three years by the UN Society of Ananda College. The SLMUN involves the participation of upto 1000 delegates from all over the island and other international delegations from neighbouring Asian nations. The conference is scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3 at the Waters Edge, Capital City. Further details regarding registration, preparation and procedure can be found at the website - www.slmun.org Pioneer lay supporter expiredMrs. Dayawathie Sriwardena (84), beloved mother of Ven. Kirinde Sri Dharmarathana Nayaka thera, Chief Sanghanayake of Malaysia expired. She was a pioneer lay supporter of a number of Buddhist temples in Maharagama. Her remains lie at No. 60/11 A, Dambahena Road, Maharagama and the funeral will take place on Monday, July 26 at 6.00 p.m. at the Godigamuwa public cemetery, Maharagama. Social worker passed awayA well-known social and religious worker in Kolonnawa Asoka Padmini Wijesinghe(81), former president of the Public Nursing Services Union, passed away last Tuesday. During her 37 years service in the nursing profession, she worked at the Colombo National Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama Infectious Diseases Hospital, Angoda and the Padaviya Base Hospital. Selalihini Welfare Society formedThe residents of Selalihini Mawatha, off Kelanimulla road, Mulleriyawa North, in the 501 Grama Niladhari Division, have formed the Welfare and Death Donation Society. The newly appointed officers are: Chairman: A.W.K.P. Abeysiri, Vice Chairman: Supun Kottage, Secretary: Nimanthi Ranasinghe, Asst. Secretary: Indika Chandani and Treasurer: Poornima de Silva. Symposium on diabetesThe Primary Care Diabetic Group of Sri Lanka together with the College of Physicians and the College of Ophthalmologists will conduct a day symposium today from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. at the Galadari Hotel. The theme will be 'Diabetes for the Primary Care Physician'. The guest of honour will be the Secretary to the Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition, Dr. Ravindra Ruberu.
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Today
is the 10th death anniversary of former Minister and SLFP
General Secretary Dharmasiri Senanayake. He also served as
Chairman of the World Tourism Organisation in 1999. The former
Minister of Tourism and Aviation, who was also the Vice
President of the People’s Alliance, died of a sudden heart
attack at the age of 67 on July 25, 2000. 
The management of the Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya
commended D.M. Jayasiri, a young room boy for his honesty.
Jayasiri found US $ 9,700 (one million one hundred thousand
rupees) which had been left by the Dalbani family members of
Lebanon, while holidaying in the Hotel. 
