IPS annual conference

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) will organise its Annual National Conference on 'How Can Sri Lanka Stay on the Growth Expressway?' on Wednesday at the IPS Auditorium, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7.

The conference is organised in connection with the launch of the IPS State of the Economy 2012 Report.

Lecture by Prof. Ravindra Fernando

Prof. Ravindra Fernando, Head and Senior Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of the Faculty of Medicine of Colombo will deliver an illustrated public lecture on 'Medico-Legal Aspects of Torture in Sri Lanka' on November 14 at 6.00 p.m. at the Auditorium of Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka, Prof. Stanley Wijesundera Mawatha, Colombo 7, organised by the British Scholars Association of Sri Lanka.

The lecture is open to the public.

'B+/O+' kidney needed

Saliya Gunasekara (65), of 32/1, Senanayake Place, Dehiwela is suffering from renal failure and Consultant Nephrologist of the National Institute for Nephorology, Dialysis and Transplantation Dr. S.M. Seneviratne has recommended kidney transplantation.

For details please contact his son on: 0772299302 or 0777306907.

Heart patient appeals for help

Thirty-seven-year-old M.D.T. Chandimal of 33/68, Gonagolla, Ampara, is suffering from unstable angina with tight lesion in mid LCX and has been advised to undergo urgent Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty by the Consultant Clinical and Interventional Cardiologist of the Asiri Surgical Hospital, Dr. Vajira Senaratne. The approximate cost of the procedure is Rs. 600,000 and the patient who cannot afford the cost, appeals to the generous public for financial assistance.

Contributions could be made to the Commercial Bank Ampara branch, A/C No. 8100921581.

For details please contact: Tel No. 0778308484 or 0635688490.