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Temple renovation talks : Presentation
The first discussion regarding the renovation of temples in
the Hambantota district under a program to develop religious
institutions was held under the patronage of the Maha Sangha
at the Singapore Hall, Hambantota. Prime Minister D M
Jayaratne also participated. Here Sasanarakshaka
Balamandalaya Secretary Ven Itthademaliye Pagnarathana Thera
hands over documents regarding temples which are to be
renovated in the Hambantota district to the Prime Minister.
Buddhasasana and Religious Affairs Ministry Secretary Cashin
Herath was also present. |
GN on the mat
Hasalaka Group corr
The Kandy Division Police Motor cycle unit apprehended over 160 road
fiends including a Grama Niladhari during a search operation conducted
in the Hasalaka Police area on Wednesday night.
Charitha Atak at Bishop's
Wilson Gunaratne's newest comedy Charitha Atak will go on boards on
April 3 at 6.00 pm at the Bishop's College, Colombo Auditorium.
The cast includes Wilson Gunaratne, Gamini Hettiarachchi, Harry
Wimalasena, Suresh Weththasingha, Lanka Wijewardana, G Chandrathilak,
Wijerathna Nawullage and Kasun Chamara.
Lecture
A public lecture on how to become a member in various grades of the
Institution of Civil Engineers UK will be held at the Institution of
Engineers, Sri Lanka, 120/15, Colombo 7 at 5 pm on April 8.
University initiates schol program
Kelaniya University will award Professor Shelton Gunaratne
Scholarship for outstanding mass communication students.
Dr Gunaratne, emeritus professor of mass communications at Minnesota
State University Moorhead, USA, sent a donation of Rs 1.1 million to the
University to inaugurate the scholarship award.
Dr Gunaratne was the first Sri Lankan to be awarded a doctorate in
mass communication. The University of Minnesota (Minneapolis-Saint Paul)
awarded his Ph.D. in 1972.
Dr Gunaratne was a Lake House journalist.
Aluth Sahal Mangallaya
The Aluth Sahal Mangallaya will be held for the 44th time at the Sri
Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura on April 2 and 3.
This event is organized by the Agrarian Services Department, on the
instructions of Atamasthanadhipathi, Ven Dr Pallegama Siriniwasa Thera
and under the guidance of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Speaker Chamal
Rajapaksa and Agrarian Services and Wildlife Minister S M Chandrasena
will participate.
Visakha Avurudu Pola
The Avurudu Pola organized by the Old Girls' Association of Visakha
Vidyalaya will take place at the school premises Saturday April 9 from
9.00 am to 6.30 pm. There will be bargains in textiles, household linen,
ready-made garments, handicrafts, food items, books, costume jewellery,
handbags, shoes etc. All proceeds will go for school development
projects.
Kithulaka Waruna at Viharamahadevi
Ridma DISSANAYAKE
Kithulaka Waruna 2011 exhibition and trade fair starts today under
the patronage of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa at the
Viharamahadevi park premises. It will be held today and tomorrow.
Kithulaka Waruna 2011 was organized by the Traditional Industries and
Small Enterprises Development Ministry in collaboration with the
Regional Development Bank and the Elephant House (Pvt) Ltd.
Entrance is free for this exhibition. |
