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Musical entertainment

The musical entertainment titled 'Aadhi Sisu Waaluka' which marks the reunion and get-together of the old boys of Pasyala Maha Vidyalaya will be held on Sunday, February 07 at 3.00 p.m. at the college auditorium. All the old boys of the school are invited for the occasion.

Memorial lecture

The 42nd annual memorial lecture to commemorate the late Sir Baron Jayatilaka will be held at the Colombo YMBA Hall Borella on Saturday February 13.

Sir Baron, former leader of the State Council and Home Affairs Minister as well as the first president of the Colombo YMBA was also a Buddhist and oriental scholar.

The commemoration lecture will be delivered by Dr. Kanishka Karunaratne, consultant gynaecologist, Maharagama Cancer Hospital at 3.30. p.m.

The welcome address will be delivered by the president YMBA and the lecturer will be introduced by Rajah Kuruppu Vice President. Dr. Karunaratne is a fellow of the Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians and also has a post graduate diploma in Buddhism from the University of Kelaniya.

Insurance for artistes

An insurance scheme for performing artistes has been initiated by Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayaka.

The scheme known as 'Sethara" is already functioning and is funded by voluntary donations channelled through the Prime Minister's Office.

"Performing artistes are exponents of a nation's cultural heritage.

We owe them a debt of gratitude. Not all artistes are rich; many need assistance," a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said.

A variety show titled 'Ran Gee Ranga' will be staged at the Elphinstone Theatre, Maradana on February 13 at 6.30 pm to raise additional funds for the Insurance Scheme.

About thirty five vocalists, dancers, stage actors and other artistes are listed to perform.

Help trace Saamanera

Ven Kotagama Sumanatissa Thera (13), brother of JPR Bandara of Malagawatta, Rambukkana is missing since January 4, 2010.

He is fair in complexion and 4' 1/2 in hight.

Police are seeking public assistance to trace him. Any information could be given to the nearest police station or on telephone nos- 0773517784, 0773517785 or 011 4904958.

Women clubbed to death

Rafik JALALDEEN

Three women from the same family were clubbed to death by a man in Nelumkulama, Anuradhapura yesterday early morning. Another man injured in the incident was admitted to hospital.

Police spokesman SSP I.M. Karunaratna said a triple murder was reported from the Nelumkulama area at around 1.00am. "A man clubbed to death his wife, mother-in-law and her sister while they were asleep", he added.