Death of a visionary
Renowned science fiction author, futurist and
inventor of the communications satellite Sir Arthur C Clarke passed
away in Colombo yesterday after a brief illness. He turned 90 on
December 16 last year. Along with Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury, he
was one of the three best known science fiction authors in the
world. He was also a marine explorer.
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Anura laid to rest
Former Minister Anura Bandaranaike was yesterday
laid to rest amidst a large gathering of Parliamentary colleagues,
politicians diplomats, party followers and people from all walks of
life, at the Horagolla Bandaranaike Mausoleum in the family seat of
Attanagalla in Gampaha.
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Muslims around the world celebrate Prophet
Mohammed's birthday today:
Islamic teachings give importance to tolerance, mutual
understanding - President
President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a message to mark
the Prophet Muhammed's birthday said: I am pleased to send this
message of greetings today as the followers Islam in Sri Lanka, join
their brethren the world over, to celebrate the birth anniversary of
the Prophet Muhammed.
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