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Flood relief donation to Nepal

The Government as a mark of a solidarity with the Nepalese people has donated US$ 25,000 as relief assistance for victims of the recent floods. A cheque for this amount was handed over to Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal by Charge d'Affaires of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Kathmandu Ranaweera Banda, on September 6, said a Foreign Ministry release.

This token contribution for relief efforts in Nepal is a symbolic manifestation of Sri Lanka's friendly and arm relations with the Government and people of Nepal as the flood victims begin to rebuilt their lives. Nepal experienced heavy monsoon rains last month displacing nearly 60,000 people in Sunsari District in the Eastern part of the country.

Landslide warning

Indika Polkotuwa

The prevailing South Western monsoon weather pattern may cause landslides in the Western and South Western slopes of the Central hills.

Certain areas in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces are also under threat, the Landslide Research Unit of the National Building Research Institute warned. Hatton, Bogawanthala, Nawalapitiya, Ginigathena, Ramboda, Matale, Kegalle, Galle and Matara areas have been identified as landslide prone, geologist Samantha Kumara Bogahapitiya said.

The Institute warned the public to be cautious to minimise damages caused by landslide threats. The Geologist said public awareness was vital to avert landslide disasters which occurred during the recent past.

Commemoration speech

Urban Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardana will deliver a special speech to commemorate the eleventh death anniversary of the late Speaker Al-haj M.A. Bakeer Markar over Sinhala National Service at 10.00 am today. This will be followed by two speeches by MP Ravi Karunanayaka over English National Service at 8.15 pm and Nawamani Chief Editor M. M. Ameen on Tamil National Service at 8.00 pm today.

A Dialogue on - The Power of Silence

Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centres, Sri Lanka will conduct a special dialogue programme on "The Power of Silence" on September 13 at 5.00 p.m. at Harmony Hall, 55, Peters Lane, Dehiwala. Mahanama Dodanpegama Director - A Baur and Co. Ltd; will deliver an introduction on the topic which will be followed by an open dialogue.

Western Brass band indoor show

The Western Brass Band of Yasodara Balika Vidyalaya Colombo 08 will hold a brass band music on September 26 at the Elphinston Hall. Many leading schools will be participating at this event.

This will be a fund raiser by musical instruments for the Western Brass Band.

Hindi Day celebrations

The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo has organised an evening of dance and music by the students of the Indian Cultural Centre to commemorate the Hindi Day which falls on September 14.

The programme will be held on Thursday September 11 at 5.00 p.m. at the Indian Cultural Centre 133, Bauddhaloka Mw. Colombo 04. The events are open to all.