A pinkama organised by Principal P. Nanda Rajapaksa and Deputy Principal Rukmalee Kariyawasam was held recently at the Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda to bestow merit on its founder the late Dr. E.W. Adikaram, staff members and students. Sanghika Dana for 60 members of the Maha Sanga was also held. Here the Principal offers Atapirikara to Ven. Shasthrapathi Bogambara Rathanajothi Thera, Viharadhipathi, Sirwardenaramaya, Nugegoda and Ven. Alubomulla Dhammalankara Thera Senior Lecturer, Kelaniya University. Pic: Dushmantha Mayadunne

Parishioners from St.Mary's Church, Nayakakanda visited Mullaitivu recently to share their Christmas with the needy in Koolamurippu. The day began with the Eucharistic Celebration by Rev. Fr. Mahendra Gunatilake, Parish Priest and Rev.Fr. Chanaka Prabath, Asst.Parish Priest of St.Mary's Church Nayakakanda. They were welcomed by Rev.Fr. K Vincent, Parish Priest and the parishioners of St.Joseph's Church, Koolamurippu. Here Rev. Fr. Gunatilake lays the foundation stone to build the church. A cheque for Rs. one million was presented to Rev.Fr. Vincent to commence work.