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Water supply projects coming up

M A R Manukulasooriya - Hiriyala group cor

Rs 7,735,000 has been allocated to construct drinking water supply projects in the Polpithigama, Kuliyapitiya and Karuwalagaswewa Pradeshiya Sabha divisions.

Lecture on Russian artist

A lecture on Alexander Dimitrievich Sofronoff will be held at the Russian Centre Auditorium, Colombo on August 24.

The lecture entitled A Revolutionary Route - The artistic Journey of the Russian migr‚ painter Alexander Dimitrievich Sofronoff will be delivered by UK based Sri Lankan writer and author Shevanthie Goonesekera.

Sofronoff, a Russian artist is interlaced with Sri Lankan history. Sofronoff is a talented and prolific painter who worked as a set and stage designer for a Russian ballet and opera company.

Upon arriving in Ceylon in 1936, he took up employment at the Galle Face Hotel where he painted and established an art studio.

During his stay in the island, Sofronoff held a number of exhibitions displaying numerous landscapes, sceneries and portraits he painted across the island.

Case challenging Ranil's leadership extention:

Objection to be filed on Oct. 17

Jayantha DE SILVA

The Colombo District Court yesterday ordered the respondents to file objections on October 17. when action filed by UNPer Shiral Lakthilaka in the Colombo District Court challenging the extension of the UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe's tenure of office as leader by six years, was taken up yesterday.

Thai Society AGM

The 15th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka - Thailand Society will be held on September 14 commencing 5 pm at the Sasakawa Memorial Cultural Centre, 22nd Lane, Colombo 3 under the patronage of Ambassador of Thailand Poldej Worachat.

Mrs Nirmalie Gunatilleke will preside.