News in Brief

Man seeks help to trace Lankan mum

Sarath Malalasekera

COLOMBO: Colombage Lal Pushpakumara of Australia is seeking public assistance to trace his mother, Colombage Violet Matilda of Wellampitiya. Pushpakumara was adopted by an Australian couple about 20 years ago.

Any person who can provide information contact Lakshman Perera on 2876561.

Kidney patient seeks help

Jayakodi Arachchige Aruni Dinesha Kumari, 24, of 59, Daluwakotuwa, Kochchikada, is suffering from an acute kidney disorder and presently under treatment at the National Hospital's Ward 47-A Colombo. Consultant Physician of the Hospital Dr. M. S. G. de Silva has diagnosed her case to be End Stage Renal Disease which needs Renal Transplantation.

Since she is financially unstable, her parents seek public assistance to cure her. Benefactors are requested to remit contributions towards her recovery to People's Bank, Kochchikade. Account No. 142-207-033478-3. Telephone 031-2278510.

Applications called for quazis post

COLOMBO:The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) called for applications for the posts of quazis in several areas under the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act.

The posts in Hambantota, Nuwara-Eliya, Trincomalee, Badulla, Horana, Colombo North, Balapitiya, Mawanella and Kalpitiya will be filled after an interview.

Application forms could be obtained from the Judicial Service Commission secretariat and the deadline for filled applications is April 20. The Government Gazette on March 24 can be referred for more details.

School holidays

COLOMBO: School holidays begin today and the new term will commence on April 24 after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year and Easter season.

World Health Day

COLOMBO: The World Health Day falls today. This year the day is celebrated with 'Working Together For Health' as the theme.

The main ceremony will be held at the BMICH today with Healthcare and Nutrition Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva as the chief guest. Representatives from the World Health Organisation will participate.

Public lecture

COLOMBO: The Association of Chartered Bankers of Sri Lanka Trust organised a public lecture on Condominium Rules and Regulations in Sri Lanka. It was held yesterday at the National Savings Bank Auditorium. Condominium Management Authority General Manager Athula Wimalaratne conducted the lecture.

Poly Clinic

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cancer Society will not hold their Poly Clinic on April 9 in view of the Sinhala and Hindu New Year.

Found

COLOMBO: A passport belonging to Hettikankanamlage Luxman Sri Lal has been handed over to the Dinamina Editorial. The passport can be collected by proving the owner's identity.