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Avurudu at A’pura prisons
Daya Gunawardana Anuradhapura North Spl
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Female prisoners participating in Avurudu Kumari
competition. Picture by Daya Gunawardana – Anuradhapura
north special |
The Sinhala Tamil New Year festival was celebrated at the
Anuradhapura Prisons on April 8 under the supervision of superintendent
T I Uduwara.
Male and female prisoners of all categories participated in the
ceremony and competitions.
The winners of first, second and third places in the sports
competitions were awarded valuable prizes.
The festival was organised under the patronage of prisons
beneficiaries association sub committee of Anuradhapura.
Bees attack pilgrims
R Piyasena, Lunugamvehera group cor
Eight persons were injured when a swarm of bees attacked a group of
pilgrims in the Kataragama town yesterday morning. The injured which
included a child were admitted to the Kataragama Hospital. Four of the
injured were later discharged. The incident took place at around 7.30
am. Police and Wildlife Department officials later visited the scene and
conducted inquiries.
N’Eliya drinking water safe - Mayor
P. Rajaratnam in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya mayor Mahinda Kumara has assured that there was no
shortage of drinking water in Nuwara Eliya for the holiday crowds and
they need not get alarmed since there was an outbreak of diarrhoea in
the nearby Upper Kotmale where hundreds of affected patients have been
admitted to the Lindula Hospital.
Meanwhile, thousands of holiday makers have poured into Nuwara Eliya.
holiday makers are spending their holidays even in their own vehicles
and other open grounds around Lake Gregory due to lack of accommodation
in hotels and other places catering to the holiday crowds.
He had further assured that the Nuwara Eliya drinking water is safe
and hygienic and well treated by the Municipal Council.
Emeritus Bishop passes away
 Emeritus
Bishop of Kurunegala Rev. Andrew Oliver Kumarage has passed away. The
cremation will take place at the General Cemetery Kurunegala at 3.30 pm
today which will be preceded by a requiem mass at the cathedral Church
of Christ the King.
He needs your help
 Chandana Karunadasa Wijekoon(50) of Wekada, Panadura, has been
diagnosed with kidney disease. Specialsit Urologist of the Sri
Jayawardenepura hospital Dr. Chula Herath has recommended that he
undergo kidney transplant surgery. Those willing to donate an 'O'
Positive kidney may kindly contact wijekoon's family members on
0382231377 or 0718289170.
National Library 22nd anniversary
The National Library and Documentation Services Board will hold a
number of programmes to mark its 42nd anniversary of the the 22nd
anniversary and the National Library of Sri Lanka. A seminar will be
held on April 26 to make aware the library professionals and students
about the services of the National Library. In addition, an exhibition
of rare books and other resources of the National Library will be held
from April 26 to 28. |
