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former Editor of Silumina Martin Wickremesinghe’s 121st
birth anniversary was held at the Sinhala Department of the
Colombo University recently. Here his son Wasantha Kumara
Wickremasinghe presents a set of books authored by his late
father to Colombo University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kshanika
Himburegama and Head of Sinhala Department Ven. Agalakada
Sirisumana Thera. Pic: Kavinda Perera |
G. K. Depositors to get six % interest
by Shirajiv SIRIMANE
The Golden Key Depositors Association has decided to
hold a meeting on June 5, at S. De. S Jayasinghe hall 10 a.m to
spell out details about the new repayment plan.President of the
Association, Dushanthi Hapugodasaid that former CEO, Kavan Perera
has agreed to pay six percent interest to all depositors in addition
to their capital. “We are holding this meeting to explain to the
7054 depositors how and when this payment would be made .” she said.
The Ceylinco scam totals upto almost Rs. 20 billion
and a sum of Rs. 700 million has been paid so far with small time
depositors being settled.Six people have committed suicide over this
scandal.
Blood donor registration closes on May 31
The Blood Bank has called upon the public who are
over 30 years of age and who wish to be registered as blood donors,
to contact the National Blood Bank at Narahenpita (Tel. 011-2369931
- 4) or the nearest Blood Bank.Names, addresses, NIC Nos and
photocopies of donor certificates should be furnished.
(Fax: 0112-369937) on or before May 31.
Fowzie opens Masjid in Tokyo
Senior Minister A.H.M. Fowzie opened a Masjid
(Mosque) built by Sri Lanka Muslims living in Japan Yesterday.
The Mosque known as As-Salaam Masjid has been a long
felt need and it has been now completed by As-Salaam Foundation
headed by Mohamed Nazeer, a Sri Lankan Gem Merchant.
The Masjid apart from serving the Muslims for 5
times prayers, will serve as centre for Islamic Studies and Dawah
activities.
Asoka Wijetilleka appointed Senior DIG
Deputy Inspector General of Police Asoka Wijetilleka
has been promoted to the rank of Senior DIG.
Wijetilleka had held several key positions in the
Police Department including in the Western Province North, Criminal
Investigations Department (CID), North Central Range, Police
Headquarters and DIG Traffic Administration, Road Safety and Traffic
Operations.
He will assume duties with immediate effect as the
Senior DIG Eastern Province covering Ampara, Batticaloa and
Trincomalee.
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Young
lad appeals for kidney
Sixteen-year-old W. Thusitha Shehara of 96/3
Sagarapura, Beruwala has been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure
and urgent Kidney transplantation has been advised by Dr. A.H.
Hewageegana, Consultant Nephrologist of the National Institute for
Nephrology on Colombo 10.
Thusitha whose blood group is O+ve is in need of a
donor with either O+ve or O-ve.
Those who are willing to donate a kindly are humbly
requested to contact: 034-2277968.
Cardiac
patient appeals for help
D L Padma Nimal, (53) of No 4/D-2 Germanwatta,
Hettikade, Pepiliyawala is suffering from a severe heart ailment.
Dr. Y K M Lahie, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at The Lanka Hospitals has
recommended immediate by-pass surgery to save his life.
The cost of the surgery is around Rs. 540,000 and as
he is not in a position to afford same he appeals to the generous
public for help. Donations can be remitted to A/c No
093200114616509, People's Bank, Pugoda branch. Tel: 0775239988.
Patient
needs A+ kidney
Chandika Weerasinghe (43) of Fr. Rex Dias Road,
Wennappuwa is suffering from acute renal failure.
Dr. C.A. Herath, Nephrologist, Colombo Central
Hospital has recommended kidney transplantation.
Weerasinghe appeal for a A+ kidney who will be
suitably rewarded. (031-2254890, 0712737471)
Intl. award for Dr. Hirimburegama
Dr. Kumara Hirimburegama, Director of the Institute
of Human Resource Advancement of the University of Colombo received
the prestigious Aryabhata International Award 2010 recently in
Bangalore, India in recognition of his contribution to the field of
education. Dr. Hirimburegama, a scientist in biotechnology with
research experience in Sri Lanka with the International Atomic
Energy Authority and in Belgium, Israel and USA.
