In Brief

Armed Forces Remembrance Day

The main multi-religious ceremony of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day will be held today at the Cenotaph, Viharamaha Devi Park, Colombo 7 with the participation of VIPs. The three Service Commanders, representatives from diplomatic missions in Sri Lanka and representatives from 42 ex-servicemen’s associations.

The ceremony will commence at 8.30 a.m.

Legal Advisor to Defence Ministry

Attorney-at-Law, Hari Guptha Rohanadheera has been appointed Principal Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Defence. He had also been attached to the Ranaviru Authority as its Legal Advisor.

An old boy of Ananda College, Colombo, he had set many records at Inter-School and National Athletic Meets.

He is the son of the late Prof. Mendis Rohanadheera.

Heart patient needs help

Retired teacher, A.D.S. Piyasiri of 108, Manjula Saw Mills Estate, Bataleeya, Pasyala is suffering from a heart condition for which he has to undergo an urgent surgical procedure to save his life.

His pension of Rs.12,500 per mensem is hardly sufficient to keep the homefires burning. Out of the estimated cost of Rs.485,000 for the surgery, Rs.150,000 has been approved from the President's Fund, which will cover only a part of the cost.

He appeals for financial assistance from the generous public and charity organisations.

Contributions may be credited to his wife, A.V.L.K. Manel's Bank A/c No. 3155348 of the Bank of Ceylon, Nittambuwa branch.

Contact: 0332285616.

Chemistry exhibition

The College of Chemical Sciences will hold a chemistry exhibition titled CHEMEX 2 and Open Days at the Institute of Chemistry Headquarters at Adamantane House, Welikada, Rajagiriya from November 24 to 26.

Prof. J. N. Oleap Fernando, Honorary Rector of the College said the event, which is being organised as part of the UN declaration of 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry, will be inaugurated at 10 a.m. on November 24 by Errol Fernando, who has over 50 years of chemistry teaching experience including a period of over three decades in Karachi, Pakistan.

Prizes will also be distributed on that occasion to Advanced Level students who had excelled in the National Titration Competition that is being organised from November 16 for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Oratorical contest in Kurunegala

The Sri Rathnodaya English Dhamma School at Ku/D.B. Welagedara Madya Maha Vidyalaya will hold an oratorical elocution contest for children in the Kurunegala district next month.

The main objective of the contest is to encourage the children to learn the art of public speaking, acquire proficiency in the English Language and appreciate the teaching of the Buddha to lead a harmonious life.

The conditions are as follows:

The contest will be conducted in the English language only and it will be confined to the children in Kurunegala district. It will be based on the topic ”Vidya dadati vinayan”. Children age between 10 to 15 are eligible to participate. Duration five minutes. A self-prepared application with the intended speech should be sent alone with two self addressed stamped enveloped by registered post on or before November 20 to: Secretary, Dhamma School Association

Sri Rathnodaya English Dhamma School, Sewminimashapaya, Balagallawatta, Ganewatte, Nikadalupota.

The contest will commence on December 24.Admission cards will be posted to every eligible candidate by December 10. Those who do not receive their cards on time should contact the organisers. The date of the finals will be intimated to the contestants.

All candidates are advised to dress in white.

Winners will be awarded prizes and certificates in the following manner:

i. First prize Rs. 5,000
ii. Second prize Rs. 2,500
iii. Third prize Rs. 750

The judges’ decision will be final.

Christmas carols 2011

The Christmas Society of the Colombo South International College will conduct its Christmas Carol 2011 on December 9 at the College for the tenth consecutive year. A sermon will delivered by Rev. Roshan Mendis. Mrs. Dilki Imaduwavitanage is Chief organiser.

There will be Bible readings, a nativity play, drumming episodes and hymns and a Sinhala presentation.

Santa Claus will be one of the highlights.

Two-day workshop on ‘Liver transplantation’

A two-day workshop on ‘Introduction to Liver Transplantation’ organised by the Sri Lanka Society of Critical Care and Emergency Medicine will be held during the Annual Congress 2011, on Monday and Tuesday, (Nov. 14-15) from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm at the Hilton Hotel, Colombo.

Lecturers from the Mayo Clinic, Florida, USA will address the gathering.

Lyceum prize-giving

The annual prize-giving of Junior Section of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda will be held tomorrow at 6.00 p.m. at the School premises, Nugegoda.

Nadeesha Epasinghe, Deputy Head of UK Trade and Investment, British High Commission, Sri Lanka will be the chief guest. Mohal Lal Grero, Founder of Lyceum International Schools, Ms. Wenuri Hettiarachchi, Principal, Nikitha Grero, Deputy Principal of Lyceum International School, Nugegoda will be the guests of honour.

Maha Graha pooja on Feb. 18

A Maha Graha pooja to ward off the possible evil effects as a result of Saturn’s movements from Virgo to Libra and invoke blessings on the country, President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Security Forces, the police and the people will be held on Friday, November 18 at Kandeviharaya, Parana Veyangoda, Nittambuwa.

It has been organised under the patronage of Ven. Tellambure Soratha Thera.