[In Brief]

Heart patient needs help

M.E. Fernando of Moratuwa has been advised to undergo urgent High Risk Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery.

The procedure which could be performed at the Durdans Hospital, is estimated to cost around Rs. 880,000. He appeals to the generous public for contributions which may be remitted to: Sampath Bank A/c No. 1001 5011 8969 or Seylan Bank

A/c No. 0090 571453 102. Contact No: 0723249447.

Liver donor sought

H. M. Bandula Priyantha, a father of three children, is suffering from advanced chronic liver disease. Dr. Anurudha Dassanayake of the Hepatobiliary and Liver Transplant Clinic, Colombo North General Hospital, Ragama has recommended liver transplant.

Those willing to donate an 'O' positive liver may contact the patient on 077-3063881 or 071-4458005.

Arabic Language prize-giving

The "World Arabic Language Day Prize Giving" organised by Zahira College, Colombo will be held on February 22 at 10.00 a.m. at the Deshamanya M.T.A. Furkhan Hall, Zahira College.

Ambassador of Palestine in Sri Lanka, Zuhair M.H. Dar Zaid will be the chief guest while Lecturer Fathih Institute of Sri Lanka, As Shaikh A.S.M. Nauushad will be the guest of honour and Senior Lecturer of the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Peradeniya, Dr. M.S.M. Saleem will be the guest speaker.

The event will be held under the patronage of Principal, Trizvi Marikkar.

Local Govt Diploma Awards

The Sri Lanka Institute of Local Governance will award certificates to the elected members and officials of the Local Authorities who have completed the diploma and certificate courses on February 26 from 10 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. at the Committee Hall B of the BMICH.

The ceremony will be held under the patronage of Minister of Public Administration, Local Government, Provincial Councils and Democratic Governance, Karu Jayasuriya.