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Emergency passed

The motion to extend the Emergency Regulations by another one month was passed in Parliament with a majority of 69 votes. The vote was passed with 93 voting for and 24 against.The TNA, JVP and the UNP voted against the motion.

More power to national grid

Chaminda PERERA

The two wind power stations at Mampuri and Kalpitiya will add 30 MWs to the national grid within few months.

The Sustainable Energy Authority has planned to increase the generation of power from alternative energy sources such as biogas, solar and wind power to 400 MWs within a short period. This project was implemented on this basis.

The Authority called for applications from Sri Lankans willing to generate electricity from alternative energy sources and the Authority has selected 159 viable projects out of 1,000 applications.

JR's Constitution similar to LTTE

Indika POLKOTUWA

Like the Prabhakaran's terrorist group the Constitution of J R Jayewardene has also become a curse to the country during the past three decades, Foreign Employment Promotion Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Addressing a UPFA public rally at the Galagedera electorate yesterday, the Minister said the Government will get rid of the Jayewardene Constitution after winning a two thirds majority in Parliament at the General Election.

Death of Daily News staffer's father

The death occurred of retired Principal P.B. Somaratne of Nildandahinna yesterday. He is the father of Daily News staffer Rasika Somaratne, Eromi Somaratne of Sri Sumangala National School, Walapone and Chandima Somaratne of the Agriculture Department, Gannoruwa.

His remains are lying at his residence, Chulapaya, Nildandahinna and the funeral will be held today at the family burial grounds.

Athlete Roshan's mother dies

The death occurred on Monday of Mrs. Freeda Fernando, mother of former Royal College athletic captain and present Senior Superintendent of Police, Gampola, Roshan Fernando and former athletic manager of the Sri Lanka team Commodore Shemal Fernando of the Navy.

Her funeral will take place today at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kudapaduwa, Negombo at 5 p.m. after a service at St. Mary's Church, Grand Street, Negombo at 4.30 p.m.

Buddhist Talk

Servants of the Buddha Society Dr. Kosala de Silva will deliver a Buddhist talk in English, on Aniccha, the Foundation of Buddhism, at a meeting of the Servants of the Buddha Society, Maitri Hall, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya, on March 13 at 4.30 p.m.

Look out for new moon

The Colombo Grand Mosque appealed to the public to look out for the new moon on March 16 immediately after Maghrib to decide on the beginning of the Islamic month of Rabi - Unil - Akhir Hijri 1431. If you sight the new moon, telephone the Colombo Grand Mosque on (01) 2390783, 2432110, 2434651 or 0777 366099.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting and the get-together of the Bentota Gamini MMV (National School) Old Pupils Association will take place on March 13, at the School’s J. P. Gunawardene Auditorium from 9.00 a.m. The members may call Sujatha Jayasekera over No. 034-2275483 or Tissa Samaranayake, 034-2271937 for details.

Avurudu Pola

The Avurudu Pola organized by the Old Girls’ Association of Visaka Vidyalaya, Colombo will take place on April 3, 2010 at the school premises from 8.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m.

St. Patrick’s charity ball

St. Patrick’s Charity Ball will be held at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel on March 13 from 7.30 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to charity. Entertainment will be provided by the Irish Musical Society of Aer Lingus, from Dublin. St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on March 17 every year.