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Prayers for peace
Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana requests the Muslim community
to participate in prayers for peace especially for the people of
Palestine.
“Peace can be obtained by involving in prayers since peace is vital
for the whole world,” Mawlana said.
He also requested the people to donate tea and medicines for Security
Forces personnel.
The donations have to be handed over to Moulavis at mosques.
Arrangements have been made to collect and distribute the donations
among Security Forces personnel.
Fulfil duties in New Year
D.C. de Silva Kahawa Special Corr.
Southern Province Governor Kumari Balasuriya, in association with the
office staff on January 01, 2009 celebrated the 1st working day of the
year 2009.
After hoisting the National Flag she exhorted office staff to fulfil
their duties in the New Year with the same dedication shown in the
previous year.
“Forget all differences among you if any, in order to do so,” she
said.
“We must work together with unity and amity all throughout she said
adding that it was her message to the whole Province. The “Year 2009 is
the year of National Peace,” she stressed.
“Be sure of the election victory in the North West and Central
Provinces by the UPFA under the guidance of the President Mahinda
Rajapaksa,” she said. The Maha Sangha earlier chanted Seth Pirith and
invoked blessings on the Governor and staff.
Three fined
Matale district group correspondent
Dambulla Magistrate Nimal Ranaweera imposed a fine of Rs. 15,000 on
three persons (Rs. 5,000 each) who pleaded guilty to having 368,000 ML
of goda.
Vijitha Ekanayaka A. G. Amarakoon and Cyril Wickramaratna were
indicted.
Matale district Excise Unit prosecuted.
Land donated
MILTON DHARMASINGHE Bulathsinhala spl. corr.
A one acre land was donated to the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha to
establish Egal Oya Weekly Fair, following a request made by Chairman,
Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha Thusitha Kularatna to the Superintendent,
Kobowela Plantations.
Nisala Wijewardhana, Superintendent of Kobowela Plantations handed
over the land to the Chairman, Bulathsinhala PS in a deed.
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