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Two die in road accidents
Rafik Jalaldeen
Two motorists died in two separate road accidents in Ja-Ela and
Kochchikade areas on Monday.
A motorist died in a bus and motorcycle collision at 11th mile post
in Devala Road, Ja-Ela around 12.45 p.m.
In a separate incident, another motorist was killed when his
motorcycle collided with a lorry in Kochchikade on Monday afternoon.
Journalist’s book launch
Kathu Nathi Vatha, a book about 30 editors in the history of print
media will be launched by Sunday Divaina journalist Tissa Gunatileke at
the Library Services and Documentation Board on January 7 at 3.30 p.m.
Krishnamurti talks
The Krishnamurti centre will have several recorded public talks by J.
Krishnamurti.
January 10 at 9.45 a.m.: What relationship has pleasure to love? at
Anula Nursery School, 310 High Level Road, Colombo 6, January 17 at
10.30 a.m.: Looking at fear, that extraordinary jewel at Public Library,
Colombo 7, January 24 at 9.45 a.m.: We are caught in habit at Anula
Nursery School, 310, High Level Road, Colombo 6 and January 31 at 9.45
a.m.: Why do we suffer? at Anula Nursery School.
Dedication service
The Ceylon Bible Society will celebrate the Dedication Service of
2010 at Christ Church, Mutwal, Colombo 15 on January 9 at 9.30 a.m.
Buddhist talk in English
Dr. Basil de Silva will deliver a public Buddhist talk in English on
‘Self view - Sakkaya Ditthi’ at a meeting of the Servants of the Buddha
Society on January 9 at 4.30 p.m. at Maitri Hall, Lauries Road,
Bambalapitiya.
Applications entertained for national school entrance
Parents who wish to admit their children to middle classes from Grade
2 to Grade 11 (other than Grade 1, 5 and 6) at National Schools in the
country can apply for the same upto January 31, a press release from the
Education Ministry stated.
Applications should reach the principal of respective national school
by registered post before abovementioned date. Suitable students from
these applications will be selected on the basis of marks to be obtained
at an interview.
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