In Brief
Housing project to mark Sambuddhathva Jayanthi
The Construction, Engineering, Housing and Common
Amenities Ministry will launch a housing scheme titled ‘Sasunen
Sevana’ to mark the Sambudhathva Jayanthi 2600.
The National Housing Development Authority project
which includes a house for a low-income family as recommended by the
Chief Incumbent of the Vihara in each area. The project is estimated
to cost over Rs.1,020 million.
A separate project will be implemented to construct
Sanghawasa for the Maha Sangha.
Nanotechnology for our exports
Japan’s Ritsumeikan University dons and a group of
scientists have expressed their willingness to help Sri Lanka to
make use of nanotechnology to improve its export commodities. The
rationale behind this programme is to replace Sri Lanka’s
traditional raw material export economy with nano-technology
oriented export drive, which will eventually ensure greater access
to international market.
It will be possible to provide high-tech knowledge
to Sri Lanka’s industrial development through the joint research
programme between the Ritsumeikan University & Sri Lanka’s
Universities, Ritsumeikan University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Monty
Casim said.
The senior ministry of scientific affairs will
coordinate the new programme with Ritsumeikan University, Technology
& Research Ministry, Higher Education Ministry & Plantation
Ministry.
"Amirdeens' get-together"
The first Amirdeens' get-together which took place
at the Moor's Sports Grounds, on January 23 was a tremendous success
having nearly four hundred and fifty relatives gracing this
occasion. The Amirdeens are originally from Kandy, where Marhoom
Mohamed Ismail Amirdeen and Marhooma Seyed Umma Amirdeen had twelve
children which resulted in the extensive family they have today.
The event also offered fun activities and
entertainment for all ages to make it an entertaining and joyous
event. Although it was a Sunday everyone chose to forgo their busy
routines ensuring that all family members wholeheartedly
participated in the occasion and left with mesmerizing
recollections. This event was organised within three months with the
encouragement received from initiators, generous donors, sponsors,
volunteers and family members, not forgetting the organising
committee who worked tirelessly day and night to put this event
together. Due to the positive encouragement received, the organising
committee plans to make this an annual event Insha Allah, and hopes
and prays that this get-together will strengthen the family bonds,
Ameen.
Blood donation today at BJF Daham School
The Daham School of the Sri Jayawardanaramaya (B.J.F),
Rajagiriya will conduct a blood donation campaign for the third
consecutive year, today, February 13 at 8.30 a.m.
Nalandasara 2011 from Feb. 15
The broadcasting unit of Nalanda College, Colombo
will broadcast "Nalandasara 2011" on 5 days February 15, 16, 17, 18,
and 19 covering the whole of Western Province on FM 96.1 Mhz. On the
opening ceremony of this occasion certificates will be awarded to
the winners of All-Island Inter School Sinhala and English
Announcing Competition. The school will also launch a Web page of
school news.
Spice Mobiles enter Sri Lanka market
Spice Mobiles, one of the fastest growing mobile
handset brands in India has entered the local market in
collaboration with the Expo Industrial Group.
With a customer base of over 10m users and an annual
sales volume of over 6m devices the Spice has a market share of
nearly 8 percent in India.
Well accredited for its superior technology and
innovations, the Spice Mobile has launched several 'firsts' include
the Dual SIM series of phones across GSM, CDMA, Triband and Touch
Screen PDA formats.
Spice Mobiles is also the first company in India to
introduce the Dual Memory Card Slot (Micro SD Card phones) through
its new Intelligent Qwerty series. According to Gihan Segera,
General Manager of ADTECH Business Solutions (Pvt) Ltd. (a
subsidiary of Expo Industrial Group) the handsets will be in Sri
Lankan market shortly.
‘Colours of a Culture’ on Feb. 25 at Galadari
The grand finale of “Colours of a Culture” of the
`Pakistan Week’ begins with a fashion show by Talat Hafeez Khan, a
renowned Pakistani fashion designer. She is well-known to blend the
traditional with the more chick and extravagant modern day Pakistan
in her clothing.
“Tania’s Collection” that will be showcased on
February 25, at the Hotel Galadari sees a clear fusion of modernity
and tradition brought together in creating that perfect attire for
the unpretentious side of every woman. Bringing together the
richness and grandeur of an ancient, exotic land, `Pakistan Week’
Colours of a Culture” seeks to reach out its splendour to all
communities.
Come savour the exquisiteness of culture, food and
tradition brought together in perfect unison to that promises
nothing short of a truly rewarding experience.
E.W. Perera death commemoration on Feb 16
The 58th Death Anniversary of a patriot and the Lion
of Kotte E.W. Perera organised by the E.W. Perera Memorial
Foundation will be held with a Floral tribute ceremony at the Statue
at Rajagiriya on February 16 at 9.00 a.m.
Former Secretary General of Parliament Sam
Wijesinghe will deliver the oration at the Lions Activity Centre at
Etulkotte at 10.30 a.m.
COSLAM Poya Day lecture
The conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM) will
hold its monthly Islamic lecture series "In the shade of the Holy
Quar'an" at the YMMA main auditorium, Dematagoda near Islamic Book
House, on Thursday February 17 at 10.00 am.
Ash sheik Moulavi Muhammad Azhar (Ikhfaani) will
speak on 'Exemplary Family Life of Nabi'.
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Health officers numbering 743 who had
shown best results at the Hospital Wards Management and
Supervision Diploma course conducted by the Health Ministry
were presented with promotion documents by Health Minister
Maithreepala Sirisena recently at an event at the National
Youth Centre, Maharagama. Here an officer receives the
document from the Minister. Additional Secretary to the
Ministry Somaratne Vidanapathirana was also present.
Pic: Wehelle Piyathilake, Maharagama Special Correspondent |
