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President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays homage to the Jaya Sri Maha
Bodhi after his re-election, yesterday. Atamasthanadhipati
Ven. Pallegama Sirinivasa Nayaka Thera looks on. Pic
Kithsiri Wanasinghe |
Deyata Kirula exhibition on February 4
The fourth Deyata Kirula exhibition will be held at the Pallekele
Buddhist Centre from February 4 to 10.
The theme of this year’s exhibition is “Facing challenges of today to
achieve future targets”.
State Revenue and Deputy Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya
said this year’s exhibition is unique as it is held parallel to the
National Day celebrations in the hill city.
He said people taking part from the North and the East for the first
time makes the event all the more unique.Over four million visitors are
expected this year.
The exhibition will include a bicycle race starting from Tangalle,
cultural events and competitions.Entrance for school children and
teachers is free.
India’s top Carnatic music vocalist on Colombo stage
T.M. Krishna, one of India’s leading artistes in the world of
Carnatic music and an icon for undiluted classical music tradition will
grace the Colombo stage at the Lionel Wendt Theatre at 7 p.m. today.
This unique event is being organised by the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust,
International Centre for Ethnic Studies and Law and Society Trust and
Tiruchelvam Associates on the occasion of Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam’s 66th
birth anniversary.
T.M. Krishna has been performing from the age of 12. Today he is the
youngest signer to occupy the top slot in almost every major Carnatic
music festival in India and abroad.
From a very early age he was exposed to the classical arts,
especially Carnatic classical music. He has travelled widely in India
and abroad and won applause from connoisseurs and critics. Krishna has
been on tours to South Africa, North America, South-East Asia, Australia
and the Middle East numerous times. His rendering has always been
differentiated with aesthetics in conception and execution to a great
degree.
Kumana Sanctuary reopened
The Kumana Bird Sanctuary, a popular site for bird-watching was
reopened to the public yesterday after a lapse of several years due to
security reasons.The sanctuary was reopened under the patronage of
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Champika Ranawaka.Ministry
sources said that more facilities have been included to attract more
local and foreign tourists to the sanctuary.
“The objective is to provide a safe and thrilling experience for bird
lovers and travellers”, he said.The Kumana Sanctuary was out of bounds
earlier for visitors due to the threat of terrorist attacks. The
sanctuary will be an added attraction to the island destination. -LF
Royal College anniversary celebrations
by Ananda KANNANGARA
Royal College, Colombo will commence its 175th anniversary
celebrations on February 9. The year-long celebrations will conclude in
December.
The principal, staff members and the Royal College Union (RCU) have
planned a series of celebrations for the anniversary.
Speaking to the Sunday Observer, RCU member Mayuran Subramaniam said
Royal College is recognised as one of the oldest schools in the country
and has over 8,500 students perusing studies from grades one to 13.
Subramaniam said during the 11-month long celebration period, the RCU
will conduct special cricket, rugger, swimming and boxing matches along
with other sporting events, educational exhibitions, competitions and
musical shows.
Scramble for toilets at LRH
The Lady Ridgeway Hospital, popular for child healthcare, lacks
proper sanitary facilities.
Ward 4 of the hospital has only three toilets for around 70 patients.
Children have to scramble for toilets which are ill-equipped and often
malfunctioning.
Parents staying with the child patients are provided only a single
toilet. Lack of proper sanitation at the only children’s national
hospital in Colombo is shocking and could pose a serious threat to the
health of children. Repeated appeals made to officials have fallen on
deaf ears. -LF
Heart patient needs help
Thirty four year old Mrs. Chandralatha Subasinghe of E 92, Sansungama,
Kaudulla, Polonnaruwa is suffering from a severe heart ailment. The
specialist doctors attached to the Institute of Cardiology of the
National Hospital have recommended surgery at the cost of Rs. 580,000 to
save her life.
As she is unable to raise the amount, she appeals to the generous
public for assistance. Donation could be made to A/c No. 9184187 of Bank
of Ceylon, Hingurakgoda branch or A.C No. 8150002787 of Commercial Bank,
Hingurakgoda branch.
Please contact: 0726164982/0275611130
Minister Ranawaka launches official website
The official website of Environment and Natural Resources Minister,
Patali Champika Ranawaka was launched yesterday at the entrance to the
Kumana National Park in Okanda, by the leader of the Veddah community,
Uru Warige Wanniyala Aetto.
The website consists of his biography, his role as a minister,
writer, nationalist cum environmentalist. The website can be viewed in
all three languages.
It will include latest news and events, while also offering a chance
for the surfers to interact.
ANCL Jaffna Manager’s mother dies
Jaffna Branch Manager V. Selvaravindrakumara’s mother Virakathi
Sellamma (Nagamma) passed away on January 26 at Samian Arasady,
Karaveddy.
She leaves two daughters and five sons. She helped the poor people in
her area and was a social worker.
The funeral will take place today, January 31 at the Sonappu
Cemetery.
NCCSL National Day services
The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) which comprises
Mainstream churches and ecumenical organisations will celebrate the 62nd
National Independence Day on February 4 at member churches islandwide
asking for special blessings upon the Nation and the people.
Silver Jubilee celebrations
The Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Department of Computer Science
and Engineering of the Moratuwa University will be held at the
Department premises on February 2 at 7.30 a.m.
Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana will deliver the keynote address. Founder
head of the Department Dr. Abhaya S. Induruwa will be among other
speakers.
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