In Brief

Int'l Confab on 'Mainstreaming Migration'

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has organised an International Conference on 'Policies for Mainstreaming Migration into Development in Sri Lanka' at the IPS Auditorium on August 14 at 9.00 a.m.

Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera will inaugurate the confab.

International migration is a cross-cutting phenomenon in Sri Lanka, where policy-makers are often grappling with the trade-off between promoting international migration and protecting the well-being of migrants and their families.

Thurstan OBA to fete Navy chief

The Old Boys' Association of Thurstan College, Colombo will felicitate the new Navy Commander, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera on August 16 at 7.00 p.m. at the Mirage Hotel, Marine Drive, Colombo 6.

The event is coordinated by Vasantha Kottearachchi (0714170496) and Priya Paranavithana (0777278003).

Renal failure: Appeal for funds

Sudesh Jayawardene of Aluowitawatte, Pallegama, Deniyaya is suffering from renal failure and needs transplantation as recommended by Consultant Nephrologist A.L.M. Nazar of the Colombo National Hospital.

It has been estimated that the surgery would cost around Rs. Three lakhs. A sum of Rs. 10,000 will have to be incurred monthly for the resupply of fresh blood.

He appeals for financial assistance to meet the expenses.

His A/c No is 132-2-001-4-0015248 of Peoples' Bank, Deniyaya. Contact No. 0778659672 or 0725013688.

Japanese Govt commends JASTECA Vice Patron

The Vice Patron of the Japan Sri Lanka Technical Cultural Association (JASTECA), a trustee of the JASTECA Trust and one of Sri Lanka's senior executives in the private sector, Lal de Alwis has received commendation from the Government of Japan, in recognition of his outstanding achievements in international fields and also for the promotion of friendship between Japan and Sri Lanka.

Lal de Alwis will formally accept the certificate of commendation from the Ambassador of Japan, Nobuhito Hobo shortly.

Dearth of tax collectors

by M. Maharuf, Kurunegala South Group Cor.

Local Government institutions in the North Western Province are unable to collect almost Rs. 400 million in taxes as there is a shortage of tax collectors.

There are 29 Pradeshiya Sabhas, three Urban Councils and one Municipal Council in Kurunegala and the Puttalam districts.

Int'l Confab on 'Mainstreaming Migration'

The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has organised an International Conference on 'Policies for Mainstreaming Migration into Development in Sri Lanka' at the IPS Auditorium on August 14 at 9.00 a.m. Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera will inaugurate the confab.

International migration is a cross-cutting phenomenon in Sri Lanka, where policy-makers are often grappling with the trade-off between promoting international migration and protecting the well-being of migrants and their families.

Journalists' workshop tomorrow

A media workshop to create awareness among provincial journalists of the development projects implemented in the Jaffna district will be held in the Jaffna District Secretariat Auditorium tomorrow.

The workshop has been organised jointly by the Government Information Department and Jaffna district Secretariat. Traditional Industries and small enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda will be the Chief Guest.

Jaffna District Secretary S. Arumainayagam, Kelaniya University Mass Communication Head Prof. Ariyaratne Athugala, Eastern University, Trincomalee Faculty Senior lecturer Dr. S. Raguram and editors from local news papers will be present at the workshop. N.J.