In Brief

Help save Rikkasa's life

Fathima Rikkasa (12) of Jinnapuram, Alankuda, Ekkalai is suffering from Leukaemia. Doctors treating her have recommended a bone marrow transplant to save her life. Rikkasa's father A.M. Shammi Gaffoor says the surgery to be done in India costs nearly Rs. 2.5 million.

The President's Fund had released Rs. 125,000 for the purchase of an infusion pump.

But her father is unable to find the funds for the surgery. He appeals to the generous public to assist his daughter's cause by sending their financial contributions to help save her life.

Contributions may be remitted to A/C No. 71449879 Bank of Ceylon, Norochcholai branch. For details 0723584862.

AGM of Jaffna Central OBA on Aug 31

The Annual General Meeting of the Jaffna Central College Old Boys' Association [Colombo Branch] will be held on August 31 at 6.30 pm at the Global Towers Hotel, Marine Drive, Colombo 6. The AGM will be followed by fellowship and dinner.

The event is coordinated by M.S. Aboobucker (0723347177), Raveendran (0777389726) and Ranjitkumar (0774285389).

'Festival of Choirs 2014' on Aug 1

The Ceylon Bible Society will commemorate the 202nd anniversary with the 'Festival of Choirs 2014' on Friday, August 1 at 5.15 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

The participating choirs will be Bishop's College, St. Benedict's College, Stafford International School, Trinity College, Sacred Heart Church, Rajagiriya, Living Way Church, Nugegoda, St. Peter's Church, Korawella and the Cantus Choir.

Krishnamurti talk

A recorded public talk on 'The movement of thought and becoming' delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamurti will be replayed at the Anula Nursery School hall, High Level Road, Colombo 6 today at 9.45 a.m.

It is organised by the Krishnamurti Centre, Sri Lanka Inc.

MMR 2014 on July 26

The Maris Stella College Old Boys Association (OBA) organised the first Maris Motor Rally in 2009 for all Maristonians. This was a success and became the most sort after motor sports event in Negombo every year there on. This has now become an event of high magnitude in the Gampaha District with a lot of demand for participation due to the fun, thrill and other attractive prizes such as air tickets to the winners.

The OBA continued to organise the Maris Motor Rally annually adding more attractions and features to cater to the increasing numbers of participants. This has now become a family event.

This year the Maris Motor Rally 2014 with the signature tag line 'MMR 2014 - the best is yet to come' will begin at 7 am on July 26 at the college premises for the sixth consecutive year.

The organising committee is ready with a challenging rally route and several prizes and surprises for the 60 participants who register on time. The committee regrets the inability to entertain late entries due to time constraints.

The awards ceremony and the fellowship entertainment will be held on the same day as a mega beach party at the Jetwing Blue, Negombo. The evening will be powered by the live band 'Doctor' and performances by leading artistes such as Bathiya, Santhush, Ashanthi, Randir and Umaria.

"Abimani 2013" on July 23

Kolomthota Kala Punaroodaya "Abimani 2013" awards ceremony will be held on July 23 at 3.00 pm at the National Youth Services Council Auditorium under the patronage of Sinhala Cultural Institute Chairman and Postal Services Minister Jeevan Kumaranatunga and Colombo District Secretary Kamal Padmasiri.

Media workshop on 23 July

The Information Department will hold a one day workshop on 'Social Reconciliation and use of Media', on Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. at its Media Development Centre under the patronage of Mass Media and Information Minister, Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella.

Economic Development Minister, Basil Rajapaksa will be the chief guest.