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Beware of Gold sale scams

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has learnt that there are scams that are being perpetrated by some unscrupulous persons who claim that they have been authorized to sell gold belonging to the Central Bank. On that basis, various offers have allegedly been made by such persons to the public. Steps will be taken by authorities to trace, identify and take legal steps to deal with offenders.

In the meantime, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka once again cautione that they must not be duped by these unscrupulous claims, since the Central Bank is not selling any gold to the public nor has the Central Bank appointed any agents to sell gold on its behalf.

Heroin seized

W. C. B. Fernando Puttalam Group Corr

Kalpitiya police seized 28 kilograms of heroin at Akkarapalliya yesterday from a suspect who was in possession of the drug packed in a travelling bag in polythene sachets to be taken out for sale.

This was one of largest hauls of heroin seized in the area.

Police are investigating to arrest the other drug traffickers in the ring.

Chief incumbent to be felicitated

A felicitation ceremony for Chief Incumbent of Sri Sudharmaramaya and Sri Dheerananda Pirivena Thembiligasmulla, Makola and Deputy Chief Prelate of the Colombo Nava Koralaya Venerable Panakawe Pemaratana Thera, will be held on February 20 and 21 at the temple to mark the Thera's 50th birthday.

Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayaka Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkhitha Thera will preside. Invoking merits on former Chief Incumbent of the Pirivena Ven Potanegama Dheerananda Thera will also take place.

AGM and get - together

Thesixth Annual General Meeting and Get-together of Past Pupils' Association of Christ Church Girl's College, Baddegama, Colombo Branchwill be held on February 21 at Lagoon View Reception Hall, 692/5, Galle Road, Idama, Moratuwa, from 9.30 a.m.

Information could be obtained on 011-2920273 071-8969129

Thanksgiving

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Rt. Rev. Swithin Winston Fernando and Gwen Fernando will be held at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7 on February 22 at 6 p.m.

Bishop Swithin Fernando's ashes will be interred at the Garden of Rest, Cathedral premises at 5.30 p.m.

Public lecture

A public lecture by Prof. W.D. Lakshman on Challenges of Sri Lankan Agriculture will be held on February 25 at 10.00 a.m. at the HARTI Auditorium, 114, Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Religious program

The Jameeyathu Hubbul Awliya has organized a religious program in Islam February 21 at 'Shaikh Usman Waliyullah Shrine & Masjid (Dewatagaha Palli) on "Question & Answer in Islam".

The event will be conducted by Moulavis between Asr and Maghrib prayers.

Eye clinics P.P.G. Sugathadasa

Thihagoda group corr.

The Southern Regional Health and Indigenous Medicine Ministry has taken measures to commence eye clinics at Government hospitals in the province.

Every year the Sri Lankan Youth Club in Hong Kong provides donations to Sri Lanka. This year the club donated 150 wheelchairs to the Sri Lankan Army hospital in Narahenpita recently. Here, Youth Club Secretary Krishantha presenting a wheelchair to Army Hospital Medical Board Director Brigadier Sumanapala who is also a Brigadier of the Army’s Medical Regiment.

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Felix Perera placing a floral tribute at the foot of the Vijaya Kumaratunga statue at Katunayake at a commemorative ceremony to mark the 22nd death anniversary of the veteran actor on Tuesday.