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Missing

Edward Hector Pathirana, 68, a former Lake House employee of No 629/I Eriyawetiya, Kelaniya is reported missing from home since October 10. Police seek public assistance to trace him. Any information regarding him can be furnished to 0112908836 or 0773753342.

Mahindaramaya Katina Pinkama

The annual Katina Pinkama of the Sri Mahindaramaya, Maradana, Colombo 10 will be held on November 9 and 10 under the patronage of Viharadhipathi Ven Mapalane Dhammaloka Nayake Thera.

It is organised by the Principal, staff, parents and the Old Girls’ Union of Gothami Balika Vidyalaya and members of the viharaya dayaka sabaha.

An all night Pirith ceremony to mark the event will be held on November 9. The katina cheevara pooja will be held on November 10 morning followed by a sangika dana in the forenoon.

The katina anusasana dhammadesana will be delivered by Ven Dr Brahmanawatte Seevali Anunayake Thera the same day at 5pm.

Russian School of Art exhibition

The students of the Russian School of Art will exhibit their talents on canvas from November 7 to 14 from 3pm at the Russian Centre.

The students are aged between four and 15 and were coached by Arjuna Jayasinghe for the past five years at the Russian School of Art. Eighty canvas drawings will be on display, all the work of over 50 students. For details contact 011 2685429 between 10 am to 4pm on weekdays.

Scholarship awarding ceremony

The Alhaj SMM Hussain Charitable Trust under the auspices of the Moors Islamic Cultural Home will award scholarships to deserving students who excelled in the GCE OL examination. The ceremony to award scholarships will take place today at 4pm at the A A M Mardeen Hall, MICH Building, Wellawatte, Colombo 6.

Sri Lanka - Thailand Nite 2012

The Sri Lanka - Thailand Nite 2012 will be held on November 13 at 6.30pm at Siam House- Thai Restaurant, Colombo 4. It will be held under the patronage of Thai ambassador Poldej Worachat and Kanyarat Worachat.

Korea Association AGM

The 41st Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka – Republic of Korea Association will be held on November 17 at 5pm at Sea View Hotel, 15, Sea View Avenue, Colombo 3. A fellowship and dinner will follow the AGM.

All camping sites moved out of Yala All camping sites moved out of Yala

Raja Waidyasekera

All unauthorised constructions and safari jeeps have been removed from the Yala National Sanctuary, on the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

There had been several unauthorised camping sites in the sanctuary run by private sector organisations, which posed threats to the wild animals. Charges amounting to US $38 were charged from each foreigner to spend a day at these camping sites.

Yala Park Warden W.A.A.D.U. Indrajith said that Leopet, Kotin, and Kulu removed their camping sites on orders issued to them.

Kalu Ganga water level rise

Beruwala special corr

The rising water level of the Kalu Ganga following incessant rains in the Kalutara district has inundated several low-lying areas during the last few days. Large extents of paddy fields have been submerged disrupting agricultural activities.

Rubber tapping,quarrying, brick, toddy and other industries have also been hampered affecting the livelihood of a large number.

Livestock farming in coconut lands

M Maharuf - Kurunegala South group corr

Livestock farming is being encouraged on small and medium scale coconut lands in Kurunegala and Puttalam Districts by the North Western Provincial Agriculture Department to provide additional benefits for coconut cultivators.

Provincial Agriculture Ministry sources said under this scheme, the coconut lands will get natural fertilizer and land owners will get an additional income.

The scheme will enable the land owners to breed an improved stock of animals.

Bull calves and buffaloes will be issued to land owners from government farms, the sources said.