Quick Look

Media Minister arrives Friday

Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow.

The minister was severely injured following an accident in Melbourne. He received treatment in Australia, a statement issued by the Mass Media and Information Ministry said yesterday. The minister is recovering and he will resume duties in a few days, the release added.

Dispute leads to couple's death

Puttalam group cor

A family dispute in Permakuttuwa, Anamaduwa on Monday night led to the tragic deaths of both husband and wife, Anamaduwa Police said.

Police said the husband had allegedly stabbed his wife and later committed suicide by drinking poison. The wife succumbed to her injuries later. The victims were identified as W N M Charlishamy, 57, and his wife R N Wimalawathie, 47. Investigations are continuing.

SLAF annual get-together

Sri Lanka Air Force annual get-together of 39th intake of Sri Lanka Air Force will be held on May 27 from 10 am onwards at 'Nadun Uyana' New Town, Madampe. All members are welcome. For information contact Gamini Malraj 0778 662 883, GSW Silva 0777 032 322.

Book launch

A first novel by a new writer, based on the general strike of the eighties which was a turning point in trade union activities in Sri Lanka, will be released on today at 4 pm at the National Library Auditorium (Independence Avenue - Colombo 07).

The new novelist is a former Additional Commissioner of Labour, Nammuni K. Dayaratna.

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara will be the chief guest, and the keynote address is by Dr.Praneeth Abhayasundara, Head of Sociology & Anthropology - Sri Jayawardenepura University. The new novel is a publication of Sarasavi Publishers, Nugegoda.

Public talk

Mallika Karunaratne will deliver a public talk in English on Kakacupama Sutta (Majjhima Nikaya)- The Simile of the Saw at the meeting of the Servants of the Buddha Society on May 26 at 4.30 pm at the Maithree Hall,Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya.

Sangika dana

A sangika dana organised by the Sri Lanka Library Association to commemorate its members who are no more and transfer merit on them will be held at the Sri Vajiragnana Dharmayatanaya, Maharagama on May 25 forenoon.

 Aesthetic show

An aesthetic show 'Su Rasa Dahara' staged by Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo will be held at 5 pm at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre today. Principal W D P K Samarasinghe, Education Secretary H M Gunasekera,Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne,Prof Mudiyanse Dissanayake and Sangeeth Visharada Amarasiri Peiris will grace the occasion.

Workshop on garbage management

An awareness workshop on garbage management will be held at the Pannala Community Hall on May 27.The workshop is organised by the Pannala Divisional Secretariat under the patronage of Central Environmental Authority.

Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and Agricultural Minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhana will participate.

Get-together

The Annual get-together of the Ex-Servicemen of the Air Force 39th intake will be held at the Nadun Uyana Reception Hall Madampe on May 27 at 10.00 am. Details - 077-7032322, 077-8662883

Houses for Ranaviru families

Forty three newly built houses erected at a cost of Rs 129 million under the Api Venuwen Api project will be handed over to Ranaviru families at the Bakamuna Central College play ground on May 25 at 10.30 am.

The project is being implemented under the supervision of chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Defence Ministry Ayoma Rajapaksa.

Iranian corner

Iranian Information and knowledge centre, Iran Corner will be opened by Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena at the National Library and Documentation Centre, No. 14, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 on May 25 at 8.00 am.

Book launch

The first novel by former Additional Commissioner of Labour Nammuni K Dayaratna based on the general strike of the 80's will be launched today at 4.00 pm at the National Library Auditorium Colombo 7. Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara will be the Chief Guest. Head of Sociology and Anthropology - Sri Jayawardenepura University Dr Praneeth Abhayasundara will deliver the key note address.