ANCL Naththal Deepa launch today

The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) for the first time will publish the annual magazine Naththal Deepa to mark Christmas.

The launching ceremony of Naththal Deepa will take place at the Blessed Joseph Vaz Centre, Borella today at 3.00 p.m. with Colombo Archbishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Oswald Gomis, who is also the Vice Chancellor of Colombo University, as chief guest.

With the launch of the Magazine to celebrate Christmas, ANCL adds another colourful page to her long history. The Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo Rt. Rev. Marius Peiris, Rev. Frs. Sisil Joy and Jayalath Balagalla, Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara, Information and Media Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa, Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene, Religious Affairs Minister Pandu Bandaranayake and ANCL Chairman Bandula Padmakumara will be among the guests.

Rev. Fr. Ernest Poruthota who guided the work of the magazine, will preside over the launching ceremony.

The ANCL Catholic Solidarity begun in 1999 during the Chairmanship of Aloy Ratnayake PC had worked behind the scene and Naththal Deepa is a result of the combined efforts of the membership and the Lake House Staff, with the backing of the ANCL Chairman and the Board of Directors. Readers are invited.