News in brief

Hashan needs help

Hashan Sanjeewa aged eight of Dunagaha, Palliyapitiya is suffering from an acute congenital hearing debility.

He is recommended an early Cochlear Implant Surgery which is estimated to cost Rs. 2.3 m.

Hashan's parents say they are unable to foot this bill due to their present economic plight. Therefore, philanthropists and the general public are requested to assist his cause by sending whatever financial contribution possible to rectify the deformity.

Contributions could be remitted to Account No. 0840-01458994 at the Seylan Bank Maradagahamula Branch.

Handing over of houses

The handing over of three houses built with Korean aid to tsunami victims will be held today in Rathgama Galle under the patronage of Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Vijayalal de Silva.

Human Rights Commission Secretary Sunil Shantha Ganewatta, Rural Women's Front Chairperson Sriyani Pathirage and other distinguished guests will participate.

Bodhipooja

A special Bodhi-Pooja will be held at Sri Vishnu Devalaya Kandy today at 5.30 p.m. to invoke the blessings of the triple gem on Mohan Panabokke, Basnayake Nilame of Sri Vishnu Devalaya and Dedimunda Devalaya, Aluth Nuwara, the aspirant for the Diyawadena Nilame Post of the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

commemoration of Mikhail Sholokhov

Russian Centre in Colombo commemorates the birth centenary of the Nobel Prize Winner and renowned Russian writer Mikhail Sholokhove tomorrow at 4 pm.

Among the highlights are; a talk by Cyril C. Perera who has introduce many Russian classics to sinhala reader through his translations.

A short film tiled 'Fate of a man' based on a short story by Mikhail Sholokov, a book display of the writings of the Russian writer. The commemoration is organised by the Russian Literary Circle.