The inaugural ceremony of the National Meelad Day was held in Kirinda, Tissamaharama last week. Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa and Deputy Environment Minister A. R. Abdul Cader were chief guests at the ceremony. Here they are seen arriving at the venue. - Pic: M. Irfan Zakariya, Hambantota Special Cor.

Baby Pabasara needs help

One and a half-year old baby Pabasara of Mahagedarawatta, Kotawila, Kamburugamuwa has diagnosed with serious hearing impediments.

Consultant ENT specialist Dr. Saman Yasawardena has advised cochlear implant surgery and the estimated cost is around Rs. 2,950,000.

Her parents who cannot meet the cost of the surgery appeals for financial assistance from the generous public. Those who wish to help could remit their contributions to A/C No. Prabhath Kumara Ranaweera 100040193470 of the National Savings Bank, Matara branch. -