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Death threats on Abdul Cader:

CID to investigate

Sarath MALALASEKERA

The Criminal Investigation Department had taken over the investigations into the complaint by UNP Parliamentarian Abdul Cader that he had received several death threats after voting with the Government during the Budget 2010.

Death fall

Samanthi WEERASEKARA

An Eight year old schoolboy died after falling from a Teak tree at his garden. He was a resident of Welankale in Mahiyangana.

When he had fallen from the tree, his sister had seen the tragedy and informed the father. He was rushed to the Mahiyangana hospital.

Youth’s body recovered from sea

Matara Roving corr.

The body of a youth who fell into the sea while sightseeing at the Kudawella blowhole Saturday was recovered Sunday. It was identified as that of a 23-year-old resident in Wedihitikanda Road Kataragama. The body is lying at the Tangalle hospital morgue.

Meanwhile, a 15 year old girl, inmate of a children’s home in Kekunaduwa, Matara was admitted to the Matara hospital in an unconscious state following an overdose of some medical pills.

Death of Desmond Fernando PC

Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka and President of the International Bar Association Desmond Fernando has passed away.

He was 77. He was the husband of Suriya Wickramasinghe and son-in-law of former MP Dr. S. A. Wickremasinghe. The late Desmond Fernando was only the second Asian to be President of the International Bar Association. He completed 50 years as a member of the Sri Lanka Bar Association in 2008 and was its first Secretary in 1974.

Bus and Coach Exhibition 2010

The first ever bus and coach exhibition organized by the National Transport Commission (NTC) will be held on July 9 and 10 at the Shalika Ground, Narahenpita. Transport Minister Kumara Welgama will open the exhibition at 10.00 a.m. on July 9. The goal of this exhibition is to promote the provision of a safe and quality bus service to the passengers. Some of the key attractions will be the opportunity to see the oldest bus in the country and also to experience a modern super luxury bus used for the transportation of up-market tourists.

Parallel to the exhibition, there will be several value additions to the event.

Pirith, almsgiving

The annual pirith ceremony and almsgiving organised by the students of “Voet Inn” Sri Lanka Law College will be held on Friday, July 9 at 9 p.m. followed by the alms giving on Saturday, July 10. Contact R.A. Asanka Nishantha on 0772993868 for further information.

Awareness program

An awareness program of Social Sciences, organised by the Lecturer and Academic Coordinator S. Chitra will be held at the Open University Kandy (Polgolla) Regional Centre on July 10 at 9.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. All are welcome.

Waskaduwe Ratanasiri Mahanayake Thera passes away

The Most Ven. Shastrapathi Waskaduwe Ratanasiri Maha Nayake Thera of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Sangha Chapter has passed away.

The Maha Nayake Thera was the Chief Incumbent of the Pothuwila Sri Suriya Bandara Manthrindrarama Maha Viharaya, Director Agiyo Siri Lak Vocational Training School, Chairman Sri Lanka Sahana Seva Foundation and Principal Kandawala Maha Vidyalaya.

His remains lie at the Pothuwila Sri Suriyabandara Manthrindrarama Viharaya. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Opp Leader appointment:

Kandy MC UNPers divided

Asela KURULUWANSA and Sanjaya Maturata

The UNP leadership is said to have forced UNP members of the Kandy Municipal Council to sign letters supporting the appointment of K.K. Piyadasa as the Opposition Leader in the council.

There are altogether 22 Opposition members in the Kandy MC and the majority of them suspect UNP councillor Lucky Jayawardena for the Opposition Leader’s post.

They are also due to submit affidavits supporting the candidature of Lucky Jayawardena to council Chairman Saliya Dissanayake when the Council meets today (July 6).

Drama contest

The inter-school Shakespeare drama competition - 2010 organized by the Colombo YMCA and the Rotary Club of Colombo North will be held in September-October 2010. Entries close on July 20, with the Organizing Secretary, Colombo YMCA, 39, Bristol Street, Colombo 1.

National Film Corporation Cinema Courses to re-commence

Diploma and certificate level courses in cinema conducted by the Cultural Bureau of the National Film Corporation will re-commence with a systematic and organized manner.

These courses which will be conducted under the leadership of Dr. Tudor Weerasinghe and with the guidance of the veteran film producer Somaratna Dissanayake on the invitation of National Film Corporation Chairman Kumar Abeysingha will receive contributions from Dr. D.B. Nihalsingha, Prasanna Vithanage including well-known film artistes and a large number of university teachers.

The applications will be issued Tuesday July 6 at the National Film Corporation Hall.