In Brief

Kidney patient appeals

Sapugoda Kirige Nadeeka, 26 of Wilehena, Yahamulla, Wilpita, Akuressa, is suffering from acute kidney ailment. Doctors have recommended urgent transplant to save her life. The surgery is estimated to cost Rs. 600,000.

Nadeeka's mother D.A. Chandrawathie Elabada Kankanamge appeals to the generous public for financial help.

Contributions can be remitted to A/C No. 117200147929064, People's Bank, Akuressa Branch. She also appeals for a 'O' Positive or 'B' positive kidney to facilitate the surgery. Contact 077-1381320 or 041-4914865.

O+kidney needed

M.A. Jayathilake of 70/1, Danwilana, Veyangoda has been diagnosed with Polycystic kidney disease and has been advised by Nephrologists to undergo transplant.

His family appeals to a kind person who could offer a O+ kidney. For details please call: 075 6902718 or 072 3881097.

Telijjawila annual get-together

The annual get-together of the Past Pupils Association (Colombo branch) of Telijjawila Central College, Piliyandala will be held on December 30 from 9.00 a.m. at the Glain Reception Hall, 325, Main Street, Attidiya.

A Pinkama to invoke blessings on fifteen seniormost members will also take place. The event is coordinated by Senevirathne (0773721291).

Dr. T.B. Jayah remembered

The 123rd birth anniversary of Educationist, Statesman, Diplomat and National Hero, Al Haj Dr. T.B. Jayah will be commemorated on January 1, 2013. The Conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) will mark this event with a public meeting on Sunday January 6, 2013 at 9.30 a.m. at the Ghafoor Hall of Zahira College, Colombo.

The Chief Guest will be Indonesian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka Harimawan Suyitno, Director Jamiah Naleemiah, Beruwala Dr. M.A.M. Shukri will deliver the Dr. T.B. Jayah oration.

The function will be held in conjunction with the Hari Bahasa Melayu Hijri 1434 (Malay Language Day), a day dedicated to the preservation and development of the Malay language in Sri Lanka. The prize winners of the competitions held in connection with Malay Language Day will receive their prizes on this day and the winners of the oratorical competition will deliver their prize-winning speeches.

Workshop on Dec 30

A one-day workshop will be held on December 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kobbekaduwa Cultural Centre, Colombo 7, under the theme "Proposals to assist the underprivileged Muslims to improve their living standards and to organise medical camps and self-employment skills", organised by the IDB Graduate Association, in association with the Sri Lanka Islamic Centre, the Counterpart of Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Division in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Oldest King's Scout passed away

One of the oldest King's Scout of Sri Lanka, B.D. Pedrick of Thantirimulla, Panadura passed away yesterday, at the age of 99.

Late Mr. Pedrick won the King's Scout badge in 1932 as a Senior Scout of St. John's College, Panadura.

The funeral will take place tomorrow, Dec. 24 at Thantirimulla, Panadura.