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Contest to mark Children's Day

The Indian Cultural Centre, Colombo has organised a painting, drawing and writing competition for children on November 17 from 9.30am to 1pm at the Indian Cultural Centre, 16/2, Gregory's Road, Colombo 7 to commemorate Children's Day, which falls on November 14, coinciding with the birthday of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Children interested in participating, can register with the centre (phone 011-2684698, fax 2684697 or e-mail [email protected]).

They are requested to come to the ICC at 9.30 am on November 17. Children's entries will be sent to New Delhi for the Shankar's International Children's Competition 2013. The Shankar's International Children's Competition 2013, in the categories of writing, painting and drawing, is open to children all over the world born on or after January 1, 1997.

The last date for receipt of entries in New Delhi for Shankar's Competition is February 28, 2013. Contact 2684698 or 2684698 for rules and details. E-mail: [email protected]

Annual dinner dance

'Silver Mist 2012' the annual dinner dance of the Burgher Association to mark its 11th anniversary will be held on October 13 at 9pm at the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo 01.

Music will be provided by Flame and Outburst DJs, guest appearance by DJ Steffen Blaze and compered by Radley Stephen.

The crowning of the Prince and Princess and other prizes are on offer.

Fund raiser

The Russian Speaking Guides Lecturers Welfare Society has organised the musical show 'Swarna Miyesi Viramaya' to raise funds.

The musical show will be held at the Kularatne Hall of Ananda College, Colombo, tomorrow at 6.30pm.

Police Headquarters seek public assistance to help trace K. Dona Subodha Wimarshani (14) of No. 447, Makola North, Makola who is reported missing from home since June 6, 2012. According to a complaint made by her mother Sriyani Thusharika, she is 4 feet tall and with hair grown upto her waist. She was last seen in a red jacket and blue skirt. Any information regarding this girl may be forwarded to the Sapugaskanda Police station on 011-2400315 or 011- 2400316.