In BRIEF

Three die in collision

by Ananda Agalakada

Three people were killed on the spot after the three-wheeler they were travelling in collided head on with a tipper transporting sand at Sankapala, Embilipitiya around 5.45 am yesterday, Udawalawa police said.

The deceased were residents of Paranagama, Ellawela and Eheliyagoda and were identified as A.A. Thilakaratne, 42, Sunil Goonawardena 45 and P.R.A.N. Ajith Kumara, 39.

The Udawalawa police said the three-wheeler was bound to Embilipitiya from Ratnapura and the tipper to Ratnapura from Embilipitiya.

It is believed that the driver of the three- wheeler had fallen asleep at the wheel and lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the collision.

T.M.Sarathkumara of Kiri-ibbanara, Sevanagala, the tipper driver, was taken into custody by the Udawalawa police.

OIC, IP Karunasena Gamage and Traffic OIC, IP Saman Kumara are carrying out further investigations.

Pak-Sri Lanka Friendship Evening on March 30

The Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Association in collaboration with the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo has organised a fun-filled evening on March 30 from 4.30 pm - 7.30 pm at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Fort, Colombo 1.

The proceeds from the event will be in aid of many welfare projects of the Sri Lanka Pakistan Friendship Association.

Arthur C. Clarke Memorial lecture

The Arthur C. Clarke Memorial Lecture 2013 will be presented by Prof. Gehan Amaratunga, Professor of Engineering and Head of Electronics, Power and Energy Conservation at the University of Cambridge on the topic "Value Creation for Economic Development through Technology" at 4.45 p.m. tomorrow at the auditorium of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BMICH premises), Colombo 7.

SOS

Brain tumour

Miss G.G.M. Teshanthi (27) of Karagodadedara, Wilpita, Akuressa has been diagnosed as having a right CP angle tumour and Dr. Sunil Perera, Consultant Neurosurgeon has advised surgical removal at the earliest.

Craniotomy for excision of the tumour under Neuronavigation guidance, a facility available only at the Central Hospital is estimated to cost between Rs. 2,000,000 (Rupees Two million), inclusive of hospital and equipment charges and professional fees. He may also need extended ICU care following surgery.

Mrs. P. Pandithasekara, mother of M. Teshanthi appeals for financial assistance. Contributions may be remitted to: A/C No. 271-2-001-2-0036431 of People's Bank, Urubokka.