In brief
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| Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne is on a
visit to China to participate in a South Asian trade forum .
He received a warm welcome at Kunming Airport, where he
engaged in talks with the Governor of the Yunnan Province,
Qin Guangrong. |
Easwaramma Day today
The Easwaramma Day, the death commemoration of Bhagavan Sri Sathya
Sai Baba, will be held today, at the Sivananda Nilayam, Hindu Ladies
College, Rudra Mawatha, Colombo 6 commencing 4.30 p.m.
The program has been organised by the Colombo Samithi of Bhagavan Sri
Sathya Sai Seva Organisation.
All are lovingly invited to participate in this function.
Rtd IP and social worker passes away
 Retired Police Inspector Mahinda Jayaweera a well-known social worker
in Hibutuwelgoda, Kelaniya, passed away and the funeral will be held at
the General Cemetery, Hibutuwelgoda at 4 pm today.
Jayaweera (81) was the father of Col. Jayanath Jayaweera, Centre
Commandant, Sri Lanka Light Infantry, Lt.Col. Wijayanath Jayaweera, who
is serving in the UN Peace Keeping mission in Haiti and Parakum
Jayaweera of the Ministerial Security Division.
His remains lie at No 2 National Housing Scheme, Hibutuwelgoda,
Kelaniya.
Symposium on disaster management
Red Lotus Organisation will conduct a public symposium on 'Challenges
Facing Disaster Management' on Tuesday, 7th June at No. 380/7 Sarana
Road, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7 from 2.00 to 5.00 p.m.
The speakers are Prof. Samantha Hettiarachchi on 'Tsunami and Coastal
Hazards' and Prof. Kapila Dahanayake on 'Prevention and Control of
Landslides'.
The chief guest and guest of honour will be Minister of Disaster
Management Mahinda Amaraweera and Minister of Social Services Felix
Perera, Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Management, Marina Mohammed,
Secretary, Ministry of Social Services, Yamuna Chitranganie, Director
General, Disaster Management Centre Major General Gamini Hettiarachchi
and Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP Dr. Ananda Mallawatantri
will grace the occasion.
Know India Program: Applications close on June 7
Applications are invited by the High Commission of India, Colombo for
the 'Know India Program' (KIP) scheduled to be held in India during
2011-12.
The program is open for youth in the age group of 18-26 years. This
program is open to 'People of Indian Origins' (PIO) residing in Sri
Lanka (and not NRI). Selected participants would be required to purchase
air tickets for their journey from the country of residence to India and
back. 90% of the total cost of air ticket, at lowest economy excursion
fare, would be returned to the participants on their successful
completion of the program.
Details of this program are available on the Ministry of Overseas
Indian Affairs website:http://moia.gov.in Completed application forms
should reach the Counsellor (Consular) High Commission of India before
June 7.
Bellanwila festival begins on Aug. 11
 The annual Bellanwila Esala Maha Perahera will begin on August 11 and
conclude on August 27 with the Randoli Perahera followed by the
water-cutting ceremony on August 28 morning at the Boralesgamuwa ferry
and offering of deva dana.
The programs is as follows: August 11-13: Sri Somarathana Memorial
Dhamma Desana, August 14-19: Sathi Perith Desana, 20: Deva Dutha
Perahera and Kumbal Perahera, 21-24: Mal Perahera, 25: Pawada Perahera,
26: Ransivili Perahera, 27: Final Randoli Perahera, 28: Water-cutting
ceremony at Boralesgamuwa ferry and offering of deva dana.
Drama Comp returns!
Drama lovers rejoice as Sri Lanka's second largest drama competition,
Drama Comp returns for the 25th successive year. The event organised by
the Interact Club of Royal College, Drama Comp has rapidly grown from
just another competition into one of the most prominent and prolific
events in the Sri Lankan dramatic sphere.
Eagerly anticipated by theatregoers both young and old, this year's
competition will see Ladies College, Ananda College, Anula Vidyalaya and
St. Peter's College competing to win the favour of this year's panel of
judges consisting of Thushara Hettihamu, Jerome Silva, Neluka Silva and
Azim Rali.
In addition to the stellar line up of plays you will bear witness to,
Drama Comp 2011 will also feature some brilliant guest performances
including a dance troupe from the British School.
Drama Comp 2011 will be held at its longtime venue, the Lionel Wendt
Theatre tomorrow June 6 from 7.00 p.m. onwards. Shuaib (077-8965928) and
Rushil (077-4972445) are co-ordinating the event.
Book launch
A 184-page full-colour book titled 'The Complete Course for Hand
Embroidery', authored by Ramyani Leelaratne will be launched on Tuesday.
The author, an experienced sewing instructor and handicraft expert who
heads the Crafts International Sewing Centre, has sourced over 1,000
latest Sri Lankan and international designs for this book. More details
on the book can be found at www.ramyalicrafts.lk
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