Devans gather at annual dinner

75th AGM of the OBA:

THARINDU WEERASINGHE Maliyadeva OBA – 2002 Group

Past pupils of Maliyadeva College Kurunegala gathered at the 63rd annual dinner on the August 06, 2011 which was held at the college main hall. This event is annually organized by the Old Boys’ Association of the college which plays a vital role in the progress of the college.

Distinguished Devans who hold high ranks in the country graced the occasion.

Devans who have a proud history from 1888.

Maliyadeva is one of the leading Buddhist schools in the island that has produced some wonderful personalities who made proud not only mother Maliyadeva but also mother Lanka.

Mother Maliaydeva has groomed brave war heroes including four of the national defense spokespersons, university lecturers, doctors, engineers, lawyers, sportsmen, artists, politicians and so on.

It is one of the five Buddhist schools started under the patronage and guidance of Sir Henry Stiel Olcott together with Ananda, Mahinda, Dharmashoka and Dharmaraja.

After the annual dinner on Saturday, it is a custom that the OBA holds its AGM in the morning.

Thus, the 75th AGM of the OBA of Maliyadeva College was held on the following day at the college main hall.

Among the items in the itinerary, Electing new office bearers and discussing future events organized by the OBA are highlighted.