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Youth housing project second phase launched

P.A. Meegahamulahena- Aranayaka Special Corr

The second phase of the Youth Housing Project sponsored by the National Youth Services Council and the Youth Affairs Ministry was launched at Illukgoda, Mawanella recently.

The programme aims to build 334 houses for youths in different parts of the country. The function was graced by Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma, Senior Minister Athauda Seneviratne.

Fake magistrate caught

Dharmasiri WIJERATNE- Hanwella Group Correspondent

Hanwella Police arrested a man who posed as a magistrate recently.

Investigations revealed that he had posed as a university professor, a politician as well as a VIP on several occasions and had misled the public. He is a resident of Kalubowila. Police found forged documents, rubber stamps and a few SIM cards in his possession.

Dharmadasa, Singapore’s Honorary Consul-General

The Singapore government has appointed Jayantha Dharmadasa as Singapore’s Honorary Consul-General in Colombo with jurisdiction over Sri Lanka.

Dharmadasa is the chairman and chief executive officer of Nawaloka Hospitals PLC and also the chairman of Nawaloka Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Nawaloka Holdings has commercial interest that span across health care, manufacturing, construction and aviation. Dharmadasa was the chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Board from 2005 to 2007 and Asian Cricket Council president from 2006 to 2007.

Aquatic plants block creek free flow

Navaratne BANDARA-Mahaweli Systems corr

The Kumbukkan oya, a local creek flowing through the Lunugala area is currently full of aquatic plants which are blocking the free flow of the waters.

On days of heavy rainfall, the creek overflows and floods the fields in and around the Lunugala area causing much destruction. Local farmers urge the authorities concerned to take action to clear it effectively without delay as they are thoroughly affected.

Welding material thief arrested

Fred SILVA JINASENA-Telwatta group corr

The Ambalangoda Police arrested a person who had stolen welding material and equipment from an iron works centre in Madampagama in Ambalangoda, along with some of the materials. The Police said that the value of the stolen materials was about Rs. 25,000. The suspect was produced before Asanka Boderagama the Balapitiya magistrate, who remanded him until May 2. The Ambalangoda police is continuing further investigations.

Bak Maha Ulela

The Bak Maha Ulela organised by the Youth Affairs and Skills Development Ministry will be held today from 8.30am at the Youth Services Council Ground, Maharagama.

Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma and Deputy Minister Duminda Dissanayake will be the chief guests.

Among the highlights will be traditional games including the Avurudu Kumari contest, pillow contest, etc.

A musical show will be held at the end of the event.

WASLAM meeting

The first biennial general meeting of the Women's Association of Sri Lanka Malays (WASLAM) will be held today at 3.30pm at the Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka Japan Cultural Centre, Colombo 3.

It will be held under the patronage of Southern Province Governor Kumari Balasuriya.

New Year festival

The Sinhala and Tamil New Year organised by P E Mathew and Company of Colombo will be held at the Wadduwa Holiday Resort.

Death of Gerty Jayawardena

The vice Principal of the Carlton pre-school group, Gerty Jayawardena passed away after a brief illness. Her husband Jayasena Jayawardena pre-deceased her. Her remains are lying at her residence in Beliatta and the funeral will take place today at 3.00 pm at the Tangalle General Cemetery.