New VC of Jaffna University

Professor Vasanthi Arasaratnam has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna. She is the first woman Vice Chancellor of the University.

Prof. Arasaratnam joined the Medical Faculty of Jaffna as a lecturer, and was appointed as the head of the Faculty in 1990.

In 2000 she was appointed as the first Dean of the Medical Faculty of Jaffna.

Professor Arasaratnam succeeds Prof. K. Shunmugalingam as the Vice Chancellor.

Dhamma, Abhidhamma classes

As a special project in the commemoration celebrations of the 2600th year of the Enlightenment of the Buddha, the Colombo Young Men's Buddhist Association (YMBA) will commence classes in Dhamma and Abhidhamma in the English medium. The classes commenced yesterday and will be held at the Head Office of the YMBA at Borella every Saturday at 3.00 p.m.

The class was presided by President of the Colombo YMBA Suren Abeyagoonasekera.

Renowned Dhamma teachers P. Mahanama, P. Wattegama, Jaliya Ekanayake and Metta Fernando will conduct the classes.

Over 30 students including professionals are scheduled to attend the one-year course.

Retired NHDA employees felicitated

by L.S. Ananda WEDAARACHCHI

The services rendered by the retired employees of the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) must be lauded as employees are the most valuable asset of the organisation, said Construction, Engineering Services Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

The Minister was addressing a ceremony at the Pradeepa Hall, Maligawatta to felicitate retired NHDA employees. Sisu Udana scholarships were also awarded to 38 children who had passed the year 5 scholarship examination.

Move to help youth showcase talents

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development will launch a Youth Symphony Orchestra to help youth to showcase their latest talents at national and international levels.

Youth between 16-18 are eligible. They should apply before April 30.

Website : www.youthcorps.lk
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