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Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa visited the Deyata Kirula 2011 exhibition site at Buttala and inspected the agriculture and defence stalls. Coconut Development and Janatha Estates Development Minister Jagath Pushpakumara, Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and Uva Province Chief Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa also viewed the exhibition site along with the Minister.
- Pic: Chaminda Hittatiya

NEMO Deputy General Manager P. S. S. Pathiraja presents a memento to Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa to mark the NEMO amalgamation with State Engineering Corporation.

The 63rd Independence Day celebrations organised by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) was held at the CMC Town Hall lawn, Friday. Here a bevy of school girls sing the national anthem, while CMC Special Commissioner, Omar Kamil, W. P. C. Minister and chief guest Udaya Gammanpila and Colombo Divisional Secretary, S. Hapuarachchi stand to attention.
Pic: A. Maduraveern

National Day celebrations

The Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Association (SLPFA) in association with the Pakistan High Commission will mark Sri Lanka’s 63rd year of Independence on February 13, at the Women’s International Club, said the Patron of the Association Seema Illahi Baloch.

The program has been drawn up by the Chairman of the organising committee, General Srilal Weerasooriya, former Army Commander, former High Commissioner to Pakistan and former President SLPFA and President of the Association - Ifthikhar Aziz.

The strong bonds of friendship between the governments and the people of Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be depicted through traditional and cultural events. The Sri Lanka Army Cultural Troupe will perform traditional low country and up country dances, in addition to Bharatha natyam and fusion dancing in the evenings. Traditional arts and craft will also be on display.

Undergrad courses in India

Applications are invited from prospective Sri Lankan students for nomination to undergraduate course in Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Medicine (MBBS), Bachelor of Pharmacy course under the Self-Financing Scheme for the academic year 2011-12 against reserved seats of Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

The application form for the above course can be collected in person from the Education Wing of Indian High Commission, Colombo on any working day between 1400 -1600 hours. The candidates are required to produce G.C.E ‘O/L’, ‘A/L’ certificates, Sri Lanka (issued by the Dept. of Examination, Battaramulla) / G.C.E ‘O/L’, ‘A/L’ certificates, London and Birth Certificate at the time of collecting the forms.

Sri Lankan students who are studying (10+2) in India can also apply with pending final declaration of their 10+2 examination results.

Last date for submission of applications is March 30.

Night Food Market in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Food Processors Association would conduct a Night Food Market on February 15 at the Vihara Maha Devi Park (Green Path - Maldekma), Colombo from 4.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight. The event would give the opportunity for over 50 manufacturers to offer their products and services at discounted prices to consumers to support the efforts of the Government to bring down the cost of living.

Arrangements are also being made to sell vegetables and coconuts at concessionary prices. The Association plans to organise events of this nature at various locations on a continuous basis.

Pirith pinkama

A Pirith pinkama to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Country, Nation, Police and the three Armed Forces will be held on January 7 at the Biyagama police station.

Biyagama SLFP Chief Organiser, Disaster Management Deputy Minister Duleep Wijesekara, WPC members Gunasiri Jayanath, Shalitha Wijesundara, Gampaha District DIG H S Dayananda, Kelaniya SSP Kithsiri Ganegama and Kelaniya ASP (Miss) Madara Ariyasena will participate the Pirith Pinkama.

This is organised by the OIC Biyagama Police, CIP Shantha Thilakaratne and his staff.

Beginning of Holy Month

The Colombo Grand Mosque announced that it was decided to commence the Islamic month of Rabi-Unil-Awwal, 1432, from yesterday evening.Colombo Grand Mosque General Secretary Nazushan Hassen stated in a press release that reliable evidence of sighting of the New Moon was received yesterday evening.

Lecture by Prof. Dharmadasa

Chief Editor of Sinhala Encyclopaedia Emeritus Prof. K.N.O. Dharmadasa will speak on the ‘Role of Intellectuals’ on Monday, 7 at 3.00 p.m. at the Jayewardene Cultural Centre, Colombo 7.

The meeting will be chaired by Ven. Elle Gunawansha Thera, Chief Incumbent of Dharmayathanaya, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Cultural and Arts Minister T.B. Ekanayake will be the chief guest of the occasion.The event is organised by the Jayewardene Cultural Centre and Prof. Senarath Paranavithana Foundation.