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Waliga Kota caught

M D Mahindasiri, Dewahuwa group cor

The wild elephant nicknamed Waliga Kota, which terrorised people in several villages in the Palagala Divisional Secretariat was caught by Wildlife officials at Palagala- Hadagama Road on Sunday. Veterinary surgeon Dr Chandana Jayaratne said the pachyderm had marks of nearly 50-60 gun shot injuries on its body.

Students off to India

The India Sri Lanka Foundation supports the visit of eight students and two teachers from Richmond College, Galle to India to participate in the Gateway Computer Tournament being organized by Montfort Sr. Secondary School, New Delhi from July 23 to 29.

The Gateway computer tournament is an inter school competition.

The schools would initially compete in Quizzes, from which five finalist schools will be selected to compete in various events such as C++ Programming, Hardware Assembling, Crypto-analysis and Digital Imaging. The competition aims to provide a platform to test the e-knowledge of youth, and to offer them an opportunity to gain knowledge of newest technology and to learn new skills.

Ministry Secretaries

Eric Illayapparachchi and K.A. Thilakaratne have been appointed Secretaries of the Ministry of Child Development and Women Affairs and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development respectively by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, states a press release issued by the President's Media division yesterday.

Have you seen him?

Yasaratne GAMAGE

Police seek public assistance to trace the whereabouts of S A Datiya Senadeera who is evading police arrest. The person is wanted in connection with a number of money swindling cases. Public are requested to contact Kiribathgoda Police OIC on 011- 2910494 and 0719060661.

Amanda needs your help

Sixteen year old Amanda Tharindi Abeywickrema is a grade 11 student of Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya, Matara. She has been diagnosed with Scoliosis and has to undergo surgery to fully correct her spinal deformity.

The cost of surgery at Appollo Hospitals in Chennai is IND Rs. 800,000 and includes the cost of spinal implants and nine days hospitalization.

Her father, a clerk at a private institute is unable to meet the full cost of the surgery. He has applied for financial assistance from the President's Fund. Amanda would appreciate any financial assistance from philanthropic institutes and the public. Her account number with Peoples Bank Uyanwatta Branch is 'AVG Amanda Tharindi A/c 032-2-001-5-0026586'.

She resides at No. 09/3A, 1st Cross Street, Walpola, Matara with her parents and two younger sisters.

Light of Asia contest Prize–giving

The prize-giving of the annual “Light of Asia” contest conducted by the Colombo YMBA will be held on July 21 at 3.00 p.m at the Main Hall YMBA, Borella. The Chief Guest on the occasion will be Colombo University Vice Chancellor Prof. Kahanika Hirimburegama who will give away the prizes.

ICLP awards ceremony

The twentieth anniversary of the Institute for the Development of Commercial Law and Practice and the ICLP award ceremony will be held at 4.30 pm today at the BCIS Auditorium, BMICH. Chief Justice Dr. Shirani A Bandaranayake will be the Chief Guest and Guests of Honour are Justice Saleem Marsoof PC and Justice P A Ratnayake. PC.

AGM

The Annual General Meeting of Past Students Association 2011/12 of Christ King College, Tudella Ja-Ela will be held at college auditorium on July 21 at 4.00 p.m. Election of Office bearers,discussion on future development projects and future programmes, will take place as the college completes 70 years. This will be followed by annual dinner. For details contact secretary M. Jude Basil Perera on 0112247050 or Mobile 0726341623.