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Fine on power pirate

PRIYADARSHANI KAHAWALA, Ingiriya central group cor

A man who pirated electricity was fined Rs 10,000 by Gangodawila Magistrate Ajith Masingha. He was also ordered to pay Rs 977,651.32 to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) as compensation.

The suspect a resident of Kalubowila had obtained electricity illegally to his house.

CEB Special Investigation Unit officer P D Ajith and a team conducted the raid.

Law College intake case on Monday

Jayantha de Silva

The Supreme Court postponed for Monday (18), the next call date for the hearing of the petition filed by 50 petitioners against the current year intake to the Law College for the year 2013.

Fly-over nearing completion

Raja Waidyasekera-Tissamaharama special corr.

Construction work on the first fly-over at Gonnoruwa junction in Hambantota is nearing completion.

It is 150 metres in length and 28 metres in width. It connects a four lane high way.

Peduru party

The Old Anandian Centenary Group Peduru party will be held at the Grand Ball Room, Optunent River Face Hotel, 166, Koswatte Road, Nawala, Rajagiriya today from 7.30 pm.

Pinkama

A pinkama to invoke blessings on the President and the Security Forces as a mark of gratitude for liberating the country from terrorism will be held at Ruwanweli Seya, Anuradhapura on February 24.

It is organised by the Sumedha Pinsara Foundation and the Board of Trustees of the Weherabendakutiya viharaya, said Viharadhipathi Ven Welisara Jinawansatissa Thera.

Rotary District 3220 Conference

Rotary District 3220 Conference inaugurated at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre yesterday evening, will be followed by a two day confab at the BMICH.

The conference will be graced by leading Rotary International dignitaries along with a number of key speakers covering a range of topics.

Among the dignitaries attending the three day conference include RI General Secretary John Hewko, RI Director and RI President's representative Yash Pal D and President Kalyan Banerjee.

Journalists' meeting at Kolonnawa

The journalists organisation of Kolonnawa will hold a meeting on February 17 at the TB Illangaratne Conference Hall, Kolonnawa. Journalists in Kolonnawa are invited.

Olaboduwa Navam Pinkama

The Annual Navam pinkama of the Horana, Olaboduwa Sri Jayawardanarama Viharaya will be held from February 15 to 25. The pinkama will be inaugurated with a Sathi Pirith chanting beginning February 15. The inaugural ceremony will be held under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

A highlight of the pinkama will be the Randoli Perahera consisting of the Budu Perahera and Vishnu Devala Perahera which will begin as a daily feature on February 23.

Nearly 25 elephants and low country and up country dancers will be featured in the perahera which will be witnessed by thousands of people.

All arrangements are being made by the organising committee headed by Ven. Olaboduwe Dhammika Thera.

Cancer patient seeks assistance

H.M. Tulin of Talagahakoratuwa Galagama West, Nakulugamuwa is suffering from liver cancer and is receiving native treatment at present.

Her monthly medical bill is nearly Rs. 70,000. Her family is unable to meet this bill since her husband is without a permanent job. She requests financial assistance from philanthropists and the public to help obtain further treatment to cure her illness.

Any financial contribution should be remitted to account number 1577428 at the Bank of Ceylon Dickwella Branch opened in the name of her son P. L. Premalal.

Presidential Staff Chief's brother passes away

Ratna Sedera Senarath, brother of the Presidential Staff Chief and Chairman of the People's Bank Gamini Senarath, passed away yesterday at the age of 70. Ratna Sedera Senarath had his education at Mahinda College, Galle and had been a planter by profession. He was actively engaged in social service activites. The final rites will be held at 4.00 pm at the family burial grounds at Kebiliyapola, Hakmana.