Launch of Deshapremithwaye Kedapatha

(Mirror of Patriotism) on June 3

A Sinhala Volume titled “Deshapremithwaye Kedapatha” (Mirror of Patriotism) authored by Former Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, based on the life and works of Dr. T.B. Jayah who was one of Sri Lanka’s great Muslim Leaders and took the forefront in the fight for Sri Lanka’s political freedom will be launched on Tuesday June 3, at 3.45 pm at Zahira College, Colombo.

Dr. Jayah was not only a great leader but was also a member of State Council and the Education Select Committee which played a major role in introducing a free education system to Lankan society. Deputy Minister of Education Mohan Lal Grero will be the Chief Guest while Director, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva will deliver the keynote address. Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province W.J.M. Lokubandara and former Principal of Zahira College Javed Jusuf will deliver the guest speeches.