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Needs help

H. A. Dinithi Akarsha, two, of Madampe is suffering from a profound hearing loss.

Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist of the National Hospital, Colombo Dr. T.R.C. Ruberu says Akarsha has to undergo a cochlear implant surgery which will cost nearly Rs. 2.8 million.

The parents seek public assistance to meet the expenditure. Contributions can be credited to A/C 4292764, Madampe Branch of the Bank of Ceylon.

Krishnamurti talk

A recorded public talk on “In total silence the mind comes upon the eternal” delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamurti will be replayed at Anula Nursery school hall 310 High Level Road, Colombo 6 at 9.45 a.m. on Sunday, March 29.

The event is organised by the Krishnamurthi Centre, Sri Lanka Inc.

 Splendour of Colours

“Splendour of Colours”, an exhibition by the young artists of Leeds International School, Panadura will open at the National Art Gallery, Colombo on April 03 and 04 from 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Renowned Artist S.H. Sarath will be the Chief Guest. Veteran artists Daya Rajapaksha, Bandula Harischandra, Deegoda Kumara, Balangoda Sarathmadu, Janaka Ratnayake, Kamilas Perera will also attend. This exhibition marks the 10th anniversary of the school which falls in September 2009. Nearly 250 exhibits will be on display.

AAP seminar

A seminar/ workshop themed ‘A New Profile for Administrative Professionals’ will be held on Saturday from 8.30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Cinnamon Grand. The Academy for Administrative Professionals (AAP) organises the event. Managing Director for Chevron Sri Lanka Kishu Gomes will be the Chief Guest. T. Sayandhan, Dr. T. Sabesan Eromal Ranaweera and Priyanthi Dias will speak on many topics.

AGM

The Ceylon Association for the Mentally Retarded will hold its 40th AGM, on March 31 at the Connie Welikala Hall, 435/1, Galle Road, Mount Lavinia.

Research Conference

The Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka will hold its third Research Conference on Friday and Saturday. The Society will launch the first Sinhala Studies Conference. There will be a special session on the archaeology of the Eastern Province. Over 60 peer-reviewed research papers will be presented in two parallel sessions. Sessions will be from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Those who wish to attend can contact 2699249 [email protected], Royal Asiatic Society, Mahaweli Center, 96 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Hospital opens

Mahinda P. Liyanage, Galle Central special corr.

The Hospital of Gonnagahahena, Ahangama, completely renovated under a special project costing Rs. 2 million, funded by the Caritas SED Galle, the Galle Diocesan Social and Economic Development Centre was opened recently.

Southern Provincial Health Minister, A.G.C. Piyasiri was the chief guest.

He needs your help

G. Chandrasiri of 8/B/1, Pallekanda, Omalpe, Embilipitiya is undergoing treatment for cancer. He needs an estimated at Rs. 1.2 million for six injections according to Dr. Yasantha Ariyaratne of the Cancer Hospital.

He is a farmer with a two year old child and seeks assistance as he is unable to bear this cost. Remittances could be channelled to A/C No. 10118420 of the Sabaragamuwa Development Bank (Embilipitiya Branch) as donations.

Panel discussion postponed

The panel discussion on the ‘Global Financial Crisis’ (with special reference to Australia and Sri Lanka) organized b y the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), scheduled to be held on March 26, has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances.

Avurudu pola

The All Ceylon Women’s Buddhist Congress, will hold its Annual Avrudu Pola this year to raise funds for the heroic Ranaviru families the Internal Displaced Persons in our country.

The Pola will be held on March 28 at ACWBC Headquarters, 400, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

There will be Avurudu gifts and Avurudu needs such as traditional sweetmeats, readymade clothes, sarees, linen etc at bargain prices. A Raffle Draw will also be held.

“Annual Report and Accounts Competition

Best Annual Report and Accounts competition of National Schools - 2009” organised by the Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AATSL) in collaboration with the Education Ministry will be held on March 27 and March 31 from 9.00 a.m. at the Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala Auditorium of the AATSL.

Awareness program

Ms. Damayanthi Galanihe will give an awareness program on “Mealy bug epidemic in Sri Lanka and possible controlling measures” at 3 p.m. on March 26 at the Zoology Lecture Theatre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.