Quick Look
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First flag for Presient
The first flag of the Samurdhi anti-smoking campaign was
pinned on President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Economic Development
Minister Basil Rajapaksa was also present. Picture by Sudath
Silva |
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Northern students visit President
Students from the North who followed the Sinhalese language
course conducted by the Centre for Peace Building under the
auspices of the Ministry of National Languages and Social
Integration, along with their teachers paid a visit to
Temple Trees and were warmly welcomed by President Mahinda
Rajapaksa yesterday. The students, who were from St Thomas
Balika Vidyalaya, Point Pedro made short speeches, sang
songs and expressed gratitude to President Mahinda Rajapaksa,
specially for bringing peace for them. Minister of Economic
Development Basil Rajapaksa, Minister of National Languages
and Social Integration Vasudeva Nanayakkara, teachers and
staff of the NILET program and other government officials
were present at the function. Picture by Sudath Silva |
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Mohan Samaranayake was appointed Sri Lanka Rupavahini
Corporation Chairman yesterday. Here Samaranayake receives
the appointment letter from Mass Media and Information
Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. Picture by Sudath Malaweera |
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Commander Demian Fernando of the Sri Lanka Navy was the
Ranaviru Real Star at the finals held at the Sugathadasa
stadium on Sunday. Picture by Saman Sri Wedage |
School gets computers
M I M Azhar Maligaikadu group corr
A programme has been expedited to teach computer education in
Maligaikadu Al Hussain Vidyalaya in Kalmuni Education Zone by the School
Development Society.
Goda seized Priyadarshani Kahawala Ingiriya Central group
A large stock of goda in barrels and distilling equipment were seized
during a raid on an illegal distillery in Kottiyawatta, Bambaraliya
reservation by Ingiriya Police recently.
However, the suspect had fled from the scene and escaped arrest
during the raid.
Police are conducting further inquiries to arrest the king pin behind
the racket.
Blood donation programme
Ridma Dissnayake
The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry planned a
number of religious programmes to mark the 2600th Sambuddhatva Jayanthi
under the patronage of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development
Minister Rajitha Senaratne. Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) also
conducted a blood donation programme organized by CFC Chairman Maheel
Senaratne. It was held at the CFC premises where a large number of
officials and volunteers participated.
Al-Nakba exhibition
The Embassy of the State of Palestine and the Sri Lanka Committee for
Solidarity with Palestine will hold a photo exhibition and screening of
a documentary film to mark the 63rd anniversary of Al-Nakba (The
Palestine Refugees Catastrophe), tomorrow at the National Film
Corporation Auditorium at 303, Bauddhaloka Mawatha at 6.30 pm.
One killed
M I M Azhar
A pedestrian succumbed to his injuries after being knocked down by a
jeep plying on the Haputale – Welimada road on Tuesday. The deceased had
been identified as M.M. Rajapakase (40) of Haputale.
School gets computers
M I M Azhar Maligaikadu group corr
A programme has been expedited to teach computer education in
Maligaikadu Al Hussain Vidyalaya in Kalmuni Education Zone by the School
Development Society.
Under this programme, many students have been provided with
computers. Steps have also been taken by the School Development Society
to set up a computer learning centre in the school.
Katunayake FTZ closed
Government has decided to close the Katunayake Free Trade Zone today
to establish industrial peace.
Meeting
A special meeting at the Alumni Association of the Peradeniya
University (Wayamba Chapter) will be held on June 4 at 2.00 pm at
Bluesky Hotel in Kurunegala.
At this meeting Dr Vijitha Perera of the Wildlife Conservation
Department deliver a lecture on "Elephant Human Conflict" in Sri Lanka.
Death of ANCL staffer's wife
The death occurred of E. Chrishanthy Priyangika Silva of No. 112,
Jayasumanarama Road, Ratmalana.
She is the wife of Damith Soysa of the Lake House Rotary Printing
Department.
Funeral takes place at the Gonakovila Public Cemetery on June 1 at 4
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