In Brief

Cattle slaughter banned

The unanimous decision of the Kandy Municipal Council to ban cattle slaughter within the city limits was commendable said Kandy Pushpadana Society Secretary Walter Ranasinghe. In the Kandy YMBA, Sri Kalyanodaya Society and Vaishaka Society too expressed their gratitude to the Kandy MC.

P.C. Imbulana passes away

Former Minister of Labour Prema Chandra Imbulana passed away on Friday at the age of 98 after a prolonged illness. He first entered Parliament in July 1960.

He served as Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture from 1965-70, and Deputy Minister of Housing and Construction from 1977-1983 and Minister of Labour from 1984-1988.

Thereafter, he served as the Governor of Uva Province from 1988-1992. The funeral will take place tomorrow in Ruwanwella, his home town.

Thyroid cancer patient appeals for help

K. Leela Kanthi (43) of No. 2/35A, Miriswatte, Yagodamulla, Kotugoda has been diagnosed with cancer of thyroid and has been recommended to undergo 3.7 GBq of Radioactive Iodine Treatment at Ceylinco Healthcare Centre by Senior Consultant Oncologist Dr. Sarath Abeykoon, which will cost around Rs. 115,450.

She must also take follow-up treatment with tests and treatments before and after radioactive treatment. Her husband who is not in a position to raise the money, appeals for help. Contributions may be made to A/C No. 72548783 of BoC, Minuwangoda.