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Dengue program

An anti dengue program will be held today from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. at Gampaha Yasodara Devi Balika Maha Vidyalaya.


Global Learning Workshop

The Global Learning Workshop Improving Natural Resource Governance for Rural Poverty Reduction Project will be launched at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo today at 5.30 p.m.

The workshop organized by IUCN-Sri Lanka will be held from September 20-25. Environmental Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and International Court of Justice former Vice President Judge C G Weeramanthry will participate.


Book launch

The maiden short story book Notherena Pema written by Sakunthala Jayawardene working in the Government’s Information Department will be launched at the Department Auditorium on September 21 at 1.00 p.m.

It will be held under the patronage of Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena, Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and Economic Development Deputy Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene.


Indigenous people’s day

A program to mark World Indigenous People’s day will be held at the Mahiyangana Dambana Indigenous People’s Social Heritage Centre on September 25 from 9.00 a.m.

The program is organized by the President’s Public Relation Division in collaboration with the National Heritage and Cultural Affairs Ministry, the Uva provincial Council and with the participation of 30 Ministries, a press release issued by the Presidential Secretariat said.

A special healthcare clinic and Exhibition stalls for the benefit of the indigenous people will be held. A cultural program reflecting indigenous people’s cultural will also be displayed.


Wins research gold medal

Sri Lankan born scientist Dr. Chris H Senanayake has won the Siegfried Gold Medal for 2010. The Medal was established in 2004 by Siegfried AG to recognize excellence in the field of chemical process development. Dr. Senanayake has been selected for this year's award on account of his innovative contributions toward efficient processes for the production of pharmaceutical ingredients.

Currently he holds the position of Vice President for Chemical Development at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Senanayake received his PhD from Wayne State University in 1987.


Million houses on way

The government will implement a Million Houses program and a settlement Development program following the Budget for the Year 2011, said Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Miniser Wimal Weerawansa at a meeting held at the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) Friday.

In future housing schemes will be implemented to cater to the needs of all income groups, including low income earners, said a press release issued by the NHDA.

The Minister also gave permanent appointment letters to 60 employees who were earlier recruited as recovery agents of the NHDA on a casual basis.


S highway authority building opening

The four storeyed Southern High Way Authority administrative building constructed at a cost of Rs. 112 million will be opened by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa on September 20 evening. With the commissioning of the building an annual cost of Rs. 1.98 million spent for office accommodation could be saved.


Randoli perahera

The third Randoli perahera of the Mahiyangana Esala perahera will parade the streets today starting at 9.31 p.m.


Samadhi Buddha statue painting

Painting of the Samadhi Buddha statue erected in the Mahiyangana city will begin at the auspicious time of 9.28 a.m. today (20).

Uva Province Tourism Minister Anura Widanagamage, Badulla district Parliamentarian Thenuka Widanagamage and Radalla Holdings Managing Director Nihal Radalla will participate. Construction of the statue is by courtesy of the Mahiyangana Traders Association.


Bandaranaike commemoration

The 51st commemoration of Premier S W R D Bandaranaike and to 10th commemoration of Premier Sirimavo Bandaranaike will take place at the Horagolla Samadhi on September 26.


Shocking fines on power pirates

Twenty five power pirates nabbed during a midnight raid in Chavakachcheri by Ceylon Electricity Board and police personnel were fined Rs 250,000.


Two killed in accident

A private bus plying from Pitamaruwa in Passara skidded off the road and went down a precipice between Passara and Badulla yesterday evening, killing two people and injuring 12, Badulla Police said.

The incident has taken place at around 5.45pm yesterday. It is revealed that two male passengers had died in the incident.

The injured have been admitted to the Badulla Hospital. Investigations are continuing.

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