Diary

Blood donation

There will be a blood donation campaign at the Ethkanda Viharaya, Kurunegala on March 28, 2009 from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. This campaign is organised by the Development Lotteries Board under the motto 'Donate Blood to Encourage War Heroes'.

Vesak lantern contest

Applications for a Vesak lantern competition has been called by Viharadhipathi of Abinavarama Temple at Raddoluwa, Seeduwa.

This exhibition will be held from May 8 to 10 at the temple premises to mark Poson Poya Day.

First three winners will get Rs. 50,000, Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000. Schools and Daham Pasals will be given Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 5,000. Applications close on April 20. Call 011-2292313, 077 2538505 and 077 9502807 for details.

Medical update for IMPA Members

The March medical update for doctors in the Independent Medical Practitioners' Association (IMPA) will be held at the Colombo Apollo Hospital on March 29.

IMPA President Dr. Sydney Jayasuriya said the February program in this monthly medical update was held at Navaloka Hospital, Colombo and private hospitals collaborate with the IMPA in these medical updating programs of the IMPA members.

Dog sterilization in Rawathawatte

The Y's Men's Club of Moratuwa in collaboration with the Moratuwa Municipal Council Veterinary Department and the Animal Welfare Protection Association will conduct a dog sterilization program on March 29 from 8 a.m. at 281/A, Galle Road, Rawathawatte (Opposite Prince of Wales College).

Christian retreat

The Community of the Risen Lord is conducting a 4 Step Retreat at St. Peter's College Hall, Colombo on March 28 and 29.

It will start on March 28 from 1.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. and on March 29 from 9.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m with celebration of Holy Mass.

Lunch will be provided to all participants on Sunday.

Conference

A National conference in Islam and Pluralism jointly organised by the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka and the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka will be held at BMICH on March 29 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., as a culmination of the program series of Pluralism workshops held across the island.

AGM

The Past Pupils’ Association of the Convent of Mary Immaculate, Matara (Colombo Branch) will hold its 36th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 28 at 12 noon at the Peach Valley Chinese Restaurant, No. 27, Flower Road, Colombo 7 followed by lunch. New members will be enrolled on that day.

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The 23rd Annual General Meeting and get-together of Piliyandala Central College OBA will be held, on Sunday, March 29 at the Liyanka Reception hall Sri Devananda Road Piliyandala at 9.30 a.m.

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The AGM of the Kumpulan Melayu Battaramulla (KMB), Battaramulla Malay Association will be held on March 29 at 3 p.m. at 44/3, Obahena Road, Madiwela, Kotte. The KMB will have their annual recital of Rasool Mowlood at 10 a.m. followed by a Bayan on the same day.

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The 55th Annual General Meeting of the SLMA Rupee Fund will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 4 p.m. at the Rupee Fund Building.

The Rupee Fund founded in 1953 is a social service organization, incorporated by an act of Parliament.

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The Old Boys’ Association of St. Joseph’s College Grandpass will hold its Annual General Meeting on March 29 Sunday at 10 a.m.

Prayers, lectures

The program will commence on Sunday, March 29 Rathibathul Jalaliya will be recited by M. Y. M. Rafi Moulavi A. B. M. Mubarak (Falahi). It will start after Magrib prayers and it will continue till Isha prayers. A religious lecture will also be conducted by Moulavi M. T. Hillrudeen (Falahi) after Isha prayers.