In Brief

SLCOV sessions from Sept 27-28

The Sri Lanka College of Venereologists (SLCOV) will conduct its annual scientific sessions on September 27 and 28 at Hotel Kingsbury, Colombo 1, presided over by SLCOV President, Dr. Jayadarie Ranathunga. The theme of the sessions will be "Towards three zeros" which means achieving zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero AIDS related deaths. The Inauguration will be held on Sept 26 and Dr. Sujatha Mananwatta, Consultant Microbiologist, will be the chief guest and Dr David Rowen, Consultant in Genito-urinary Medicine, Royal South Hants Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom, will be the guest of honour.

The academic sessions will commence on the first day. SLCOV has been the main academic body which is responsible for updating the knowledge on sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS of the medical professionals in the country and has been conducting scientific sessions annually since its inception in 1996.

Public support sought on skeletal remains

Following submissions to the Matale Magistrate's Court on November 26 2012 through the Police Station, Matale with regard to the discovery of human skeletal remains during the excavations carried out at the premises of the General Hospital, Matale, an investigation is being conducted by the Magistrates Court, Matale by the Criminal Investigation Department, in terms of the court order. If there is any person with any information regarding these skeletal remains, they may either lodge a complaint in person by visiting the Special Investigations Division 01, 1st Floor, Criminal Investigation Department of provide information or writing.

Old Thurstan scribes to donate creations

Over 30 writers who were past students of Thurstan College, Colombo will donate their creations to their alma mater at a ceremony on Thursday, September 26, under the patronage of Principal Col. A.D.M.D. Bandara.

The event is held to mark the literary month, organised by the OBA, Sinhala Literary Association and the Media Circle.

School foundation-laying ceremony today

The laying of the foundation stone for the China Fort Junior School at Pannila Road, China Fort, Beruwala will be held today at 9.00 am., presided over by Al-Haj Nowfel S. Jabir, Chairman, China Fort Mosque Society. Chief Guests Dr. Rajitha Senarathna, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development will be the chief guest.

AGM, get-together

The eleventh Annual General Meeting and get-together of the Irrigation Department Ex-Officers Association will be held on September 29 at 10.00 am. at the Randiya Hotel, Koralawella, Moratuwa.

Kidney transplant

Thirteen-year-old Ms. S.A.T. Wasana Subasinghe, a mentally subnormal patient is at end stage kidney failure. Consultant Nephrologist of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.L.M. Nazar has recommended transplantation for her survival. The Kidney Transplant, anti rejection therapy and post transplant medication are provided free at NHSL. However, a few investigation and post discharge care may require private funding, for which she appeals for financial assistance.

Contributions from well-wishers may be remitted to A/c No. 75067765 of the Bank of Ceylon, Regent Street Branch, Colombo.

Kidney transplant

Twenty-six-year old Gayani Thisera of 333/1, Gangarama Road, Werahera, Boralesgamuwa is at end stage renal failure. Consultant Nephrologist of the National Institute of Nephrology, Colombo, Dr. Anura Hewageegana has recommended immediate kidney transplantation.

Donors with 'B' or 'O' blood group, please contact: 071-9391194.

Planters' Society AGM on Sept 28

The Ceylon Planters' Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 28 at 10.00 a.m. at the 'Grand Monarch', Borella Road, Thalawathugoda, under the auspices of Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Plantation Industries.