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Dharmadeshana Mala 13 - launch on Monday

Dharmadeshana Mala No. 13, a publication of the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited will be launched on Monday.

This is a collection of Sinhala and English Buddhist articles written by veteran priests. A special article about Dambadiva Buddhist Holy Places with pictures is included in this book.

Dinamina co-ordinating Editor and former Editor of Budusarana, Ruwan Araththanage is the editor of Dharmadeshana Mala. It is a publication of the Lake House Market Research and Annual Publication Department.

This book will be sold at a discounted price of Rs. 100 at the Deyata Kirula Exhibition, BMICH Lake House Book Stall.

Appointments to Moulavies, Hafeels

Akkaraipattu Manbaul-Khairath Arabic College will confer appointments to new Moulavies and Hafeels at a convocation ceremony today at 9.30 a.m. at Akkaraipattu 'Athaulla Arangam'.

Water Supply and Drainage, Minister and National Congress Leader A. L. M. Athaullah will participate as the chief guest at this Convocation which will be presided by Chairman of the Board of Governors A. Umarlebbe.

The Convocation address will be delivered by Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies and the Faculty of Arabic Studies of the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka Moulavi M. S. M. Jalaldeen.

Certificate Presentation

The distribution of certificates and awards of the Sinhala and Tamil medium essay competition held in connection with Universal Children's Day in association with Janasetha Children's Societies of Pathadumbara Predeshiya Sabha's libraries will be held on Monday at Thalathuoya Central College.

Public Enterprises Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama and Local Government and Pradeshiya Sabha Minister Janaka Bandara Tennekoon will participate.

This event sponsored by the Kandy branch of the State Mortgage and Investment Bank.

Ceremonies for Independence Day

Religious ceremonies, shramadana campaigns and drama competitions will be held on Monday at Godapitiya Raja Maha Viharaya, Akuressa to mark the 60th Independence commemoration Day.

This is organised by Grama Niladari Gamini Gamanayake in collaboration with Aturaliya Divisional Secretariat and Akuressa Range Forest Office.

Kumbuk tree planting along Nilwala river basin and preliminary work on a herbal garden at the Raja Maha Viharaya premises will also be held on the same day.

A drama competition will be held with the participation of Elders' societies.

A special Bodhi pooja to bless the country, nation and the Armed Forces will also be held at the Raja Maha Viharaya.

Road temporarily closed

Shirley WIESINGHE

The zone between the cemetery-roundabout end and signal-light junction at Malalasekara Mawatha along Bauddaloka Mawatha will be closed temporary for public transport from 6 pm today to February 11.

This is due to security arrangements for the Deyata Kirula exhibition which will commence on Monday, the Police Headquarters said.

Residents from the cemetery roundabout are requested to use Sarana Mawatha and Wijerama Mawatha.

Clarification

John Keells Holdings Company has been inadvertently included in the client list of MTI Consulting Limited in the Daily News business section of January 30.

MTI Consulting Limited has handled key projects in Sri Lanka for Aitken Spence, Hayleys Limited, LOLC, Sri Lanka Telecom, Dialog Telekom, CIC, Fonterra Brands, SriLankan Airlines, Phoenix, NSB, BoC and EDB.