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Navy saves four teenagers

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

Timely action by the Navy Life Saving Team from the SLNS Vijaya, Kalpitiya of the North-Western Naval Command saved the lives of four teenagers who were in difficulty in the seas off Talawila on March 8. The incident occurred around 3.30 pm. One teenager was rushed to Puttlam General Hospital for further medical treatment.

Campaign to eradicate rabies

The Health Ministry has intensified its rabies eradication programmes by carrying out a sterilization campaign in the Kurunegala and Puttalam districts of the North Western Province.

Accordingly, 75,000 dogs will be sterilized this year. Twelve veterinary surgeons have been employed for this purpose by the Health Services Department.

Publication launch

Pancha Purana Thothirath Thirattu (Compilation of ancient vedic prayers), the first publication of the Hindu Association of Lake House will be launched today at the Sangarampillai Hall of the Tamil Sangam at Rudra Mawatha, Wellawatte.

The book compiled by Kalabhooshanam S Sellathurai contains 10 prayers each of the four nayars respected by the Hindu religion.

Lake House Chairman Bandula Padmakumara will launch the book and Hindu Cultural Affairs director Shanti Navukkarasan will receive the first copy.

Lake House Editorial Director Seelaratne Senerath, Finance Director Shan Shanmuganathan and General Manager Abaya Amaradasa will also participate.

Seminar

A seminar on 'The challenges we face from international forces' organised by the Government Information Department and the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) will be held at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute on March 12 at 2.30pm.

It will be held under the patronage of acting Mass Media and Information Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. Rupavahini chairman Mohan Samaranayake and attorney at law Gomin Dayasiri will deliver lectures on 'Identifying the international forces that are against Sri Lanka' and 'The challenges we have in the face of international forces against Sri Lanka.'

This is the first in the series of seminars organised by the Government Information Department and the SLFI.

Music CD launch

Kurulu Thudin , a maiden music CD presented by Colombo Medical Faculty consultant surgeon and senior lecturer Dr. D J Anthony will be launched at the Colombo Ananda College Kularatne hall on March 11 at 6 pm.

Lyrics for all songs have been penned by Bandulasiri Hewagamage assisted by Dr. Melani Amarasooriya and Dr. B M C Dissanayake. The melodies are by Dr. Anthony.

Prof Carlo Fonseka and film star Ravindra Randeniya will deliver brief lectures at the launching ceremony.

Seminar, panel discussion

The Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) has organised a public seminar and panel discussion on Prevention of Non Communicable Diseases in Sri Lanka, on March 23 from 6 to 8.30 pm.

Resource persons will be drawn from among senior medical professionals specializing in this field. Environmental aspects will also be discussed.

Sing - A -Long 2012

Sing - A - Long 2012, a fund raiser organised by the Sri Lanka Housewives' Association will be held today from 6.30pm at JAIC Hilton Residence, Union Place, Colombo2.

It will be hosted by Faizal Bongso. Umara and Umaria, Shiran Sylva and Sandaruwan will also participate.

Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Transit Home, Maharagama.

Public lecture

Professor Ralph Martins, a world leader of research into Alzheimer's disease will deliver a public lecture on 'Early diagnosis and prevention' on March 15 at 6 pm at the Lanka Alzheimer's Foundation auditorium, 10, Ketawalamulla Lane, Colombo 10.

All are welcome.

Annual debate

The annual debate for the Leelananda Memorial Trophy between Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda and Isipathana College, Colombo will be held at the Anula Vidyalaya main hall on March 16.

The Past Pupils' Association of Anula Vidyalaya and Isipathana College have organised the competition in memory of S Leelananda, a past Principal of Anula Vidyalaya and T E de S Leelananda, a past Principal of Isipathana College.

National Tobacco and Alcohol Authority chairman Prof Carlo Fonseka will be the chief guest.

Ghazal performances

The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo, in association with the Culture and Arts Ministry and Governor's Secretariat, Municipal Council and the Department of Culture, Eastern Province, is organizing Ghazal concerts at Galle, Kalmunai, Kandy and Colombo.

The first concert of Dr Kumud Diwan will be on March 14 at 6.pm at Halle de Galle, Galle.

Her second concert will be on March 16 at 7 pm at Santhankeni playground, Kalmunai. The Kandy concert will be held at the auditorium of the Assistant High Commission of India on March 17 at 6.30pm.

The final concert will be held in Colombo on March 19 at 6pm at Kularathne Hall, Ananda College, Colombo.

Seminar

A two day seminar on agricultural bio-technology for sustainable development jointly organised by the Higher Education Ministry and the Ruhuna, Peradeniya and Colombo Universities with the assistance of the Microbiology Department of the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkhar Marathwada University of India will be held at the BMICH, Colombo on March 12 and 13.

A woman admitted to Ingiriya Hospital and later transferred to Horana Hospital by the police after she was found fallen on the road near Palpitigoda Lake, Poruwedanda had died yesterday. The woman was unable to speak when the Police admitted her to hospital. The woman had several injuries. The woman is aged between 55 and 60 and she had hair up to her waist. She was dressed in a blue checked skirt and white blouse. Ingiriya Police seek public help to identify the body.