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Housing project to mark Sambuddhathva Jayanthi

The Construction, Engineering, Housing and Common Amenities Ministry will launch a housing scheme titled ‘Sasunen Sevana’ to mark the Sambudhathva Jayanthi 2600.

The National Housing Development Authority project which includes a house for a low-income family as recommended by the Chief Incumbent of the Vihara in each area. The project is estimated to cost over Rs.1,020 million.

A separate project will be implemented to construct Sanghawasa for the Maha Sangha.


Nanotechnology for our exports

Japan’s Ritsumeikan University dons and a group of scientists have expressed their willingness to help Sri Lanka to make use of nanotechnology to improve its export commodities. The rationale behind this programme is to replace Sri Lanka’s traditional raw material export economy with nano-technology oriented export drive, which will eventually ensure greater access to international market.

It will be possible to provide high-tech knowledge to Sri Lanka’s industrial development through the joint research programme between the Ritsumeikan University & Sri Lanka’s Universities, Ritsumeikan University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Monty Casim said.

The senior ministry of scientific affairs will coordinate the new programme with Ritsumeikan University, Technology & Research Ministry, Higher Education Ministry & Plantation Ministry.


"Amirdeens' get-together"

The first Amirdeens' get-together which took place at the Moor's Sports Grounds, on January 23 was a tremendous success having nearly four hundred and fifty relatives gracing this occasion. The Amirdeens are originally from Kandy, where Marhoom Mohamed Ismail Amirdeen and Marhooma Seyed Umma Amirdeen had twelve children which resulted in the extensive family they have today.

The event also offered fun activities and entertainment for all ages to make it an entertaining and joyous event. Although it was a Sunday everyone chose to forgo their busy routines ensuring that all family members wholeheartedly participated in the occasion and left with mesmerizing recollections. This event was organised within three months with the encouragement received from initiators, generous donors, sponsors, volunteers and family members, not forgetting the organising committee who worked tirelessly day and night to put this event together. Due to the positive encouragement received, the organising committee plans to make this an annual event Insha Allah, and hopes and prays that this get-together will strengthen the family bonds, Ameen.


Blood donation today at BJF Daham School

The Daham School of the Sri Jayawardanaramaya (B.J.F), Rajagiriya will conduct a blood donation campaign for the third consecutive year, today, February 13 at 8.30 a.m.


Nalandasara 2011 from Feb. 15

The broadcasting unit of Nalanda College, Colombo will broadcast "Nalandasara 2011" on 5 days February 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 covering the whole of Western Province on FM 96.1 Mhz. On the opening ceremony of this occasion certificates will be awarded to the winners of All-Island Inter School Sinhala and English Announcing Competition. The school will also launch a Web page of school news.


Spice Mobiles enter Sri Lanka market

Spice Mobiles, one of the fastest growing mobile handset brands in India has entered the local market in collaboration with the Expo Industrial Group.

With a customer base of over 10m users and an annual sales volume of over 6m devices the Spice has a market share of nearly 8 percent in India.

Well accredited for its superior technology and innovations, the Spice Mobile has launched several 'firsts' include the Dual SIM series of phones across GSM, CDMA, Triband and Touch Screen PDA formats.

Spice Mobiles is also the first company in India to introduce the Dual Memory Card Slot (Micro SD Card phones) through its new Intelligent Qwerty series. According to Gihan Segera, General Manager of ADTECH Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. (a subsidiary of Expo Industrial Group) the handsets will be in Sri Lankan market shortly.


‘Colours of a Culture’ on Feb. 25 at Galadari

The grand finale of “Colours of a Culture” of the `Pakistan Week’ begins with a fashion show by Talat Hafeez Khan, a renowned Pakistani fashion designer. She is well-known to blend the traditional with the more chick and extravagant modern day Pakistan in her clothing.

“Tania’s Collection” that will be showcased on February 25, at the Hotel Galadari sees a clear fusion of modernity and tradition brought together in creating that perfect attire for the unpretentious side of every woman. Bringing together the richness and grandeur of an ancient, exotic land, `Pakistan Week’ Colours of a Culture” seeks to reach out its splendour to all communities.

Come savour the exquisiteness of culture, food and tradition brought together in perfect unison to that promises nothing short of a truly rewarding experience.


E.W. Perera death commemoration on Feb 16

The 58th Death Anniversary of a patriot and the Lion of Kotte E.W. Perera organised by the E.W. Perera Memorial Foundation will be held with a Floral tribute ceremony at the Statue at Rajagiriya on February 16 at 9.00 a.m.

Former Secretary General of Parliament Sam Wijesinghe will deliver the oration at the Lions Activity Centre at Etulkotte at 10.30 a.m.


COSLAM Poya Day lecture

The conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) will hold its monthly Islamic lecture series "In the shade of the Holy Quar'an" at the YMMA main auditorium, Dematagoda near Islamic Book House, on Thursday February 17 at 10.00 am.

Ash sheik Moulavi Muhammad Azhar (Ikhfaani) will speak on 'Exemplary Family Life of Nabi'.


Health officers numbering 743 who had shown best results at the Hospital Wards Management and Supervision Diploma course conducted by the Health Ministry were presented with promotion documents by Health Minister Maithreepala Sirisena recently at an event at the National Youth Centre, Maharagama. Here an officer receives the document from the Minister. Additional Secretary to the Ministry Somaratne Vidanapathirana was also present.
Pic: Wehelle Piyathilake, Maharagama Special Correspondent


Five hundred LTTE cadres were trained in masonry at the Vauniya Rehabilitation Centre a under the patronage of Youth Affairs and skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma recently. The program to rehabilitate the ex-LTTE cadres was jointly sponsored by National Apprenticeship and Industrial Training Authority and Holcim Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Here Minister Alahapperuma presents a toolkit and a certificate to a beneficiary. NAITA Chairman Dr. Tissa Jinasena, Rehabilitation Director General Brig. Sudalta Ranasinghe and Holcim Lanka Director Sebba Huber are also in the picture.



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