In Brief

Maldives President here on Tuesday

President of the Republic of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom will undertake a state visit to Sri Lanka from January 21 to 23 in response to an official invitation extended by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Extensive coconut cultivation under Kapruka Purawara

by Theja Vidyarupa, Akuressa Gr. Cor.

Coconut seedlings will be planted on eighty acres in Kotapola Divisional Secretariat area under the Kapruka Purawara coconut cultivation program launched by the Coconut Cultivation Board. Over 37 Kapruka societies were set up to ensure the success of their project. Initially sixteen acres will be under cultivation.

Musical evening to mark India Republic Day

The Indian Cultural Centre has organised a musical evening 'One World-One Voice - Spiritual Symphony' by renowned Indian singer Sonam Kalra, on January 25, at Bishop's College auditorium Colombo, to mark the 65th Republic Day of India.

The show will be presided over by High Commissioner of India, Y.K. Sinha. Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem will be the chief guest.

The program is being organised in Sri Lanka with the support of India-Sri Lanka Foundation, Ministry of Culture and Art, Government of Sri Lanka and Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo.

Asirisara on Jan 25

'Asirisara', a cultural fiesta presented by the Panadura Helakala Sansadaya will be held at the Somathilake Vitharana Hall, Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya, Panadura on January 25 at 6.30 p.m.