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Protesting undergrads cause heavy traffic block

The Police yesterday dispersed a protest by undergraduates opposite the University Grants Commission by using water cannons. Several students were also arrested by Cinnamon Gardens Police.

The Police dispersed the protesting undergraduates who blocked Ward Place causing a heavy traffic jam in the area.

One day workshop

The Colombo YMBA will conduct a one day workshop for English Dhamma School Teachers on September 16 from 8.30 am to 4.00 pm at the Main Hall of YMBA Borella.

Keynote address will be by Ven. Daranagama Kusala Dhamma Nayaka Thera of Sambodhi Vihara. Experienced and erudite Dhamma teachers are due to conduct the workshop. For details please contact Chandani on 2695786.

Youths of SL-Indian Army families celebrate together

Youths of both Sri Lankan and Indian Army families celebrated together on Tuesday evening at the Colombo Defence Services College auditorium during a cultural show, as part of a youth exchange project by the Viru Daru Society of the Sri Lanka Army.

A 25-member youth delegation, comprising children of Indian Army families arrived in Sri Lanka on Friday under the Youth Exchange Programme.

The team on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport was received by Viru Daru Society chairperson Deshani Jayasuriya and other members of the society. The youngsters from India interacted with their counterparts in Sri Lanka through various programmes including sports, culture, tours and entertainment.

Dhamma workshop

The Colombo YMBA will conduct a one day workshop for English Dhamma school teachers on September 16 from 8.30am to 4pm at the YMBA, Borella main hall.

The keynote address will be delivered by Ven Daranagama Kusala Dhamma Nayake Thera of the Sambodhi Viharaya.

Dhamma teachers will conduct the workshop.