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Acting Higher Education Minister

Higher Education Deputy Minister Nandamitra Ekanayake has been appointed Acting Minister of Higher Education by President Mahinda Rajapaksa until Higher Education Minister S B Dissanayake who is on an official visit to China returns to the country.

Acting Ports and Highways Minister

Ports and Highways Deputy Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena has been appointed acting Ports and Highways Minister until President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is the Ports and Highways Minister returns to the country, a release issued by the Deputy Minister’s office said yesterday.

Fourth Randoli Perahera today

Asela KURULUWANSA

The fourth Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Pageant will parade the streets today.

The perahera will commence at 8.30 pm from the Maligawa premises and proceed along Dalada Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya, Haras Veediya, Kotugodella Veediya, Kande Veediya and DS Senanayake Veediya.

Scientific sessions

The Sri Lanka Heart Association (SLHA) has organized its 11th pre-congress scientific sessions today at Lanka Hospitals. This session will include four live heart procedures of complex coronary interventions. All these live cases will be operated at the Catheterization Theater of Lanka Hospitals.

Cardiologists including Dr. Mathew Samuel Kalarickal of Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and Dr. Praween Agarwal of Fortis Escorts Heart Hospital, New Delhi will participate

Forest fire destroys over 300 acres

Yasaratne GAMAGE

A forest fire at Lihiniyagalakanda in the Sarasumtenna GN division in Walapane destroyed over 300 acres of forest. The fire was put off by an Air Force helicopter with the assistance of the Disaster Management Centre, yesterday.

Batticaloa clash: 30 receiving treatment

Thirty persons including five police constables injured in Wednesday’s clash at Ottamawadi, Batticaloa are warded at the Batticaloa Teaching and Valachchenai Base hospitals.

Kidney wanted

M L Sumanarathne of No 177/11 Malkona Watta, Pethiyagoda, Gampaha is suffering from kidney failure and has to undergo dialysis treatment once a week. His consultant surgeon has recommended an immediate kidney transplant with a O +, O -, B + or B - kidney. Suitable donors could contact - 011 2678426.

Vaccination, neuter programme

A programme to neuter and vaccinate stray dogs and cats in Negombo, organized by tsunami Animal - People Alliance is underway.

For details contact 0777234721.

Special programme

A special programme will be held on August 14 at 10.30 am at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Bauddhaloka Mawatha (adjoining the BMICH) Colombo 7. Entrance is free.

Lecture by British prof

University of Edinburgh Department of Anthropology Professor Jonathan Spencer will deliver a lecture at the ICES auditorium, 2, Kynsey Terrace, Colombo 8 on August 16 at 5.30 p.m on 'Living Like Vedars, or Why History Matters'.