Twenty nine housing
units were handed over to the family members of war heroes
who made the supreme sacrifice at Wanni humanitarian
operation. Here the President Mahinda Rajapaksa unveils the
plaque of the house donated to Mrs. P.B. Sandamalee, the
wife of soldier K.P.R. Sandaruwan who sacrificed his life in
Wanni humanitarian operation.
Pic: Chandana Perera
The annual
prize-giving and the presentation by the students of
Minopresan Pre-school of the International Buddhsit Centre,
Wellawatte was held recnetly udner the patronage of
Principal/Director, Ven. Dr. Maharagama Mahinda Nayaka Thera.
Here Japan’s Minoprey Maha Vihara Director Ven. Yoshimura
Myoetsu delivers a lecture to the participants.
Mediaman Kapila
Bandusena’s ‘Purana Himagatha Varuna’ was presented to Prime
Minister, D.M. Jayaratne at his office recently. The book
consists of religious hymns sung by our ancestors while
trekking Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) in the days of yore. Copies
of the book will be distributed free to devotees during the
current season.
The Madhu Water
Supply project was ceremonially inaugurated by Water Supply
and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena recently. Here,
Mannar Bishop Dr. Rajappu Joseph, Ministers Milroy Fernando,
Rishard Bathiudeen and Dayasritha Tissera and Deputy
Ministers and officials with the Minister. Pic: B.M. Mukthar
Beruwela Spl. Cor.
Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources Development Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne paid a
courtesy call on former Parliamentarian Daya T. Pasqual, a
centenarian who had represented Parliament since 1956.
Sasobana
Anganavo launch on Friday
Sasobana Anganavo, a
Padmakumara creation by Samanmalee Padmakumara will be
launched at the International Buddhist Centre, Wellawatte on
December 30 at 4.30 p.m.
It is a piece of her imaginative writings on various themes
as she says “like most of the children I too remember that I
recited them during my early childhood. Later my poetic
talents got refined at the school.” The author wishes us to
read them as it provide strength and inspiration to her
literary career.
Christmas Carols in
Trincomalee, organised by the 22 Division of the Sri Lanka
Army, was held for five consecutive days in the district.
Here, the children receive gifts from Santa Claus.
