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Open service
All those who desire to experience the power of spiritual healing and
wholeness are invited to attend the special service of "Power and Love."
tomorrow at 5.30 pm at St Paul's Church, Milagiriya, 299, Galle Road,
Colombo 4.
A sermon will be delivered by Dr Vijaya Corea on the theme 'God's
Promise and Provision in the face of any Problem.'
Anointed prayer for those in need will also be offered individually
at this service to which all are welcome.
Kala ulela
Lalith Athulathmudali College, Mount Lavinia will hold the Swarna
Rashmi Kala Ulela at S de S Jayasinghe Hall on March 9 from 10am to 3pm.
It is organised by Advanced Level students of the Arts section.
Islamic lecture
An Islamic lecture in English on the topic 'Human The Great Creation
of Allah' will be delivered by Ash Sheik Fazil Farook today from 10.30am
to Luhar Salaah at Majmaul Khairath Mosque, 30/1, Nimal Road, Colombo 4.
The lecture is organised by Darul Uloomil Islamiyya, an institute
that conducts Alim courses in English.
Buddhist talk
Samudra de Soysa will deliver a public Buddhist talk in English
Vedhavithakka sutta-two kinds of thoughts at the meeting of the Servants
of the Buddha Society on March 10 at the Maithree Hall, Lauries Road,
Bambalapitiya at 4.30 p.m.
OBA get-together
A get-together organised by the Old Boys Association (A/L 85 batch)
of Bandaranayake MMV, Veyangoda will be held on March 10 at 6p.m. at the
‘Senuri Reception Hall’,Divulapitiya. For further details, contact
Nilantha on 0714414970 or 0713538588.
CD launch
The maiden CD Kurulu Thudin by consultant surgeon and senior lecturer
of the Colombo Medical Faculty, Dr. D.J. Anthony will be ceremoniously
launched on March 11 at 6 p.m. At the Kularatne Hall,Ananda College,
Colombo.
Dr.Anthony is an old boy of Dharmaraja College,Kandy and Dharmapala
College,Ampitiya and obtained his medical degree from the Peradeniya
University. He pursued higher studies at the Princess Royal Hotel,UK.
The lyrics of all songs are by Bandulasiri Hewagamage The melodies are
by Dr.Anthony assisted by Dr.Melani Amarasuriya and Dr. B.M.C.
Dassanayake. Composing and directing of music is by Tharindu Dasun
Jayatilleka and senior lecturer Sangeeth Rathnayake.
Wasantha Rohana will compere the show while Prof.Carlo Fonseka and
film star Ravindra Randeniya deliver sppeches on the occasion.
Liya Waruna
Liya Waruna 2012, a national Women’s Day programme to celebrations
which is jointly organized by the National Apprentice Board and
Independent Television Network will be held on March 8 at the Shilpa
Gammanaya at the Janakala Kendraya premises from 10 am to 6 pm.
Local handicrafts, bridal shows, local food, cookery, hair styles
will be exhibited on the occasion. Spectacles will be donated by the
Chithra Foundation at the celebration. National Apprentice Board
chairman Buddhi Keerthisena will participate on the occasion.
Lumbini Walk
Lumbini Walk 2012 which is organized by the Old Lumbinians
Association will be held on May 26, 2012 . A special meeting on the
Lumbini Walk will be held on March 11, 2012 at 9 am at the Lumbini
theatre.
Sukhavihari book launch
The launching ceremony of the collection of poetry titled Sukhavihari
compiled by Lalani Satharasinghe will be held at the National Library
and Documentation Services Board Auditorium, Independence Avenue,
Colombo 07 on March 10 from 9 am onwards. Sukhavihari which is a
Sarasavi publication features 66 poems compiled by Lalani Satharasinghe
on a wide spectrum of themes that are entwined with life from birth to
death.
Nav Pratibha
A display of new talents in Indian Classical Music and Dance by
students of the Indian Cultural Centre will be held at 6 p.m. On March
14 at Bishop’s College Auditorium, No.11, Perahera Mawatha,Colombo 3.
Contact Telephone No.2684698 for details. Acting External Affairs
Minister Neomal Perera will be the chief guest on the occasion.
Ghazal recital
A Ghazal recital by Dr.Kumud Diwan accompanied on Tabla by Shri
Harshad Kanetkar, harmonium by Shri Milind Kulkarni and sarangi by Shri
Farooque Lateef will be held at 6 p.m. on March 19 at the Kularatne
Hall, Ananda College, Colombo 10. For details phone 2684698734379.
One dies in accident on SEW
Ishara Mudugamuwa
One person died and three others were injured in an accident on the
Southern Expressway at Galanigama, Kahathuduwa at 1.35 pm yesterday,
said Police Media Spokesman Ajith Rohana.
He said the lorry running towards Colombo from Galle met with an
accident after the lorry ran off the road due to a tyre puncher.
Four people were injured. One died after admission to the Horana
Hospital. Premachandra, 55, died in the incident, he said.
Appeal
H M Nissanka Rajapaksa, 38, a father of three, of No 16,
Senarathgama, Mahagalkadawala, Galgamuwa is suffering from acute renal
failure following the removal of one of his kidneys during childhood.
Consultant Nephrologist, Kandy General Hospital who is treating him has
recommended a kidney transplant to save his life.
The surgery and the treatment is estimated to cost Rs 1 million.
Nissanka Rajapaksa says he is unable to foot the bill due to his
family’s financial plight. He requests the public to assist his cause by
sending any financial contribution to help expedite the surgery and save
his life. Any contribution can be remitted to account number
184-2-001-7-0033838 at the People’s Bank, Galgamuwa branch. Contact
numbers are 0711-939070, 0711 939071.
O+ kidney needed
Daya Nandanie Abeywickrama of No 49, Magamure, Kamburupitiya, a
mother of four has been diagnosed with end stage renal failure and is in
need of an O+ kidney for replant. Donors contact 041-2294630.
Three cops interdicted
Ridma Dissanayake
Three police officers attached to the Dankotuwa Police station were
interdicted over an incident that took place at Dankotuwa on Sunday.
The move came just days after a suspect was critically wounded when a
policeman's pistol accidentally discharged during a raid in the
Dankotuwa area. According to sources, an Inspector, a police sergeant
and a police constable have been interdicted.
A police officer's holstered gun accidentally fired during a raid on
an illegal gambling den at Thabarawila, Dankotuwa on Sunday critically
injuring one suspect. |