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An overnight Pirith chanting was conducted
at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday to celebrate the
birthday and the completion of four years in office of President
Mahinda Rajapaksa. First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, Speaker W. J.
M. Lokubandara and Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga
were present. Picture by Nalin Hewapathirana |
IT for Dhamma teachers
Hiriyala group corr
The Education Ministry has decided to grant Information Technology
education to all Dhamma School teachers in the island.
According to a report issued by the Department of Buddhist Affairs,
114,308 teachers are serving in 9,211 Dhamma Schools throughout the
island.
Schoolgirl sets herself on fire
Samanthi WEERASEKERA
A schoolgirl committed suicide after setting herself on fire
following revelation of a love affair.
The victim was a Grade 10 student of a leading school in Matale. She
died at the Matale Hospital on Wednesday while being treated for burn
injuries.
According to Police investigations, the girl had reportedly been
upset after her love affair with a youth became public at her school.
Travel warning relaxed
The Japanese government has relaxed the travel Advisory issued to
Japanese nationals with regard to visits to the North and East of Sri
Lanka.
Students rescued
Shirley WIJESINGHE
Seven students of Katubedda University, who went on a boat ride in
Bolgoda Lake were rescued by two policemen while the boat got stuck in
mud following a mishap yesterday. Sources said that the condition of the
victims was not serious.
The rescue mission was carried out by two police officers attached to
the Moratumulla police division, under the direction of SSP Hemantha
Adikari of Mount Lavinia police.
Ehelepola Walawwa to be conserved
Nimal WIJAYATUNGA
Sabaragamuwa Governor, Janaka Priyantha Bandara has taken action to
conserve Ratnapura “Ehelepola Walawwa” as a place of archaeological
value.
This walawwa is more than 200 years old. It was used by Ehelepola
‘Adhikaram as his official residence when he administered Ratnapura
area.
Two large mansions can be seen even today in Ratnapura town used by
‘Ehelepola Maha Adhikarama’ during his reign in Sabaragamuwa who ruled
up country in the year 1811.
Applications called for journalism course
The Sri Lanka College of Journalism is accepting applications for the
Diploma in Journalism Course for 2010.
Selected applicants will be assigned to the class of their choice to
follow the Diploma Course in print, radio and television streams in all
three languages.
Deadline for the applications for 2010 batch is November 30.
Applicants must be within the age group of 18 to 25 and must have at
least three passes at the Advanced level examination.
Applications must be sent to the Sri Lanka College of Journalism, 96,
Kirula Road, Colombo 05.
Call 011-5353635 or email info@sici.lk. for details. Details are
available online at www.sici.lk
DPF members join CWC
Members of the Bogawantalawa Democratic People’s Front (DPF)
including Bogawantalawa organizer Vincent Perera, town organizer, estate
committee leader, union representatives and other local leaders joined
the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) recently. Youth Empowerment and Socio
Economic Development Minister and CWC General Secretary Arumugan
Thondaman welcomed the new members along with Central Provincial Council
members S. Ram and S. Ramesh.
Sai Baba birthday celebrations
The Sai Nilayam at No. 113, New Chetty Street, Colombo 13 will
celebrate the 84th birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba on November 23. The
program will commence at 5 a.m. The inter-religious flag hoisting
ceremony will commence at 9 a.m. and special poojas and bajan will be
held the full day. A Sai Chariot Procession will be held on the November
22 at 6 p.m.
Get-together
The annual get-together of the old Anandians 93 Group will be held on
November 28 at the Ambalama Holiday Resort Hanwella.
Fund raiser
The Business and Professional Women Sri Lanka (BPW-SL) will hold
their annual fund raiser in the form of a grand sale on Friday, November
27 at the Public Library Auditorium, Green Path, Colombo from 9.30 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Concert, awards ceremony
Finals of the Mohan Lal Grero Foundation Concert and Awards Ceremony
will be held at Lyceum International School, Nugegoda on November 22 at
2.00 p.m.
About 30,000 students from 72 English language training centers,
about 412 were selected for the MLGF concert and final competition.
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A student of Sri Sangamitta Balika
Vidyalaya, Colombo 8, displays to invitees a vase made out of
discarded bottle-stoppers at the art and crafts exhibition held
yesterday at the school’s main hall. Colombo University Fine
Arts Faculty lecturer Athula Mendis, Mahanama Vidyalaya Art
teacher Sisil Ratnayake and Principal Vinitha Jayaweera
participated. Picture by Saman Sri Wedage |
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