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Man with rare herbal plant fined

A M Gunasekera Banda, Balangoda central group cor

Balangoda Magistrate and District Judge Ranjani Attygalle imposed a Rs 25,000 fine on a man who pleaded guilty to possessing 1,610 milligrams of Wallapatta, a rare herbal plant.

Garbage recycling centre

Theja Vidyarupa, Akuressa group cor

The Tawalama Pradeshiya Sabha has made arrangements to set up a garbage recycling centre in the area.

Adulteration testing apparatus for kitul jaggery

Raja Waidyasekera, - Tissamaharama special corr

An adulteration testing apparatus for kitul jaggery and treacle was invented by the Industrial Technology Institute of Sri Lanka, director Sirimal Premakumara said.

He said he invented this apparatus in association with senior research scientist M P P S Somasiri.

He said the potential of the kitul tree still remains untapped.

Premakumara and Somasiri said as a result of the invention of this apparatus, consumers will be able to obtain pure kitul jaggery and treacle.

Two injured in crash

Sivam Packiyanathan, Batticaloa special corr

A CTB bus plying from Valaichchenai collided with a motorcycle on the Batticaloa- Chenkalady highway at Kommathurai injuring two on Friday.

The two, residents of Valaichchenai and Vantharumoolai were first admitted to Chenkalady Hospital and later transferred to the Batticaloa Teaching Hospital.

Eravur Police are investigating.

Appeal

E.L.G. Chithra Kanthi, 55, of 25/10, 3rd Lane, Kaldemulla, Moratuwa, has been diagnosed as having an end stage kidney failure by Dr. Anura Hewageegana, Nephrologist, National Institute for Nephorology, Dialysis and Transplantation.

The estimated cost of the transplant is around Rs 300,000.

Kanthi appeals to the public to contribute to her cause by remitting contributions to A/C No. 080200261105450, People’s Bank, Ratmalana branch.

She also appeals to a kidney donor with blood group O+ or O-.

Contact – S.A. Jinadasa on 011-2625369 or 0779224640.

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S.M. Vasantha Sripali, 45, a father of three, of D103/1, Gonagamuwa, Kithulgala, is suffering from an acute heart ailment. Doctors have recommended an urgent heart surgery to save his life.

Sripali says the surgery and allied treatment and preparation is estimated to cost Rs. 950,000. He says he is unable to foot the bill due to his financial plight. He requests the public to assist his cause by sending financial contributions possible to help expedite the surgery.

Contributions can be remitted to account number 2070080721 at the People’s Bank, Kithulgala branch.

NHDA saves millions

Ishara Mudugamuwa

The National Housing Development Authority saved Rs 227,690 million of recurrent expenditure in 2012, said Construction, Engineering Services, housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

The estimated recurrent expenditure from the budget 2012 was Rs.1,381,621 million and the NHDA spent Rs.1,153,931. The NHDA management could save this amount as a result of the proper management.

Flag Day on Mahasivarathri Day

The World Saiva Council (Sri Lanka Branch) will hold its 'Flag Day' on March 10 (Mahasivarathri Day) at Bambalapitiya New Kathiresan hall presided by World Saiva Council President K Thayaparan.

The ceremony will commence at 8.00 am with poojas. Temple Trustee and Secretary of the World Saiva Council (Sri Lanka) Dr M Kathirgamanathan, 'Vidaikodi Chelvar' Sinnadurai Dhanabalaa will also participate.

Carpenter killed by falling pillar

A W Gunawardhana - Matara Central Corr

A pillar of a building under construction in Lakshapathiyage watta at Meddawatta, Matara fell on a carpenter killing him instantly.

The tragedy occurred last week. The victim was Punchimanage Palitha Sunil (53) of Kahagala, Kamburupitiya.

The inquest into the death was conducted by the Inquirer into Sudden Deaths Matara, T M Lalith de Silva at the Matara hospital premises.

The deceased's wife S. Malanie gave evidence assisted by PC 18568 K H Wasantha of the Matara Police.

Assistant JMO of the Matara Hospital Dr K H Padmathilake conducted the autopsy based on medical evidence.

The inquirer returned a verdict of accidental death due to serious injuries to the skill and the cerebrum.

Articles for Buddha Pradeepa 2013

The Daily News will publish the Buddha Pradeepa Annual this year too to coincide with Vesak Poya. Articles can be submitted for Buddha Pradeepa, the Daily News Vesak annual. Postal entries should be sent to Features Editor, Daily News Vesak annual (Buddha Pradeepa), No 35, Lake House, Colombo 10. Email entries should be sent to [email protected] with ‘Buddha Pradeepa’ mentioned in the subject line.

Entries must be submitted before March 31.