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Trader with outdated tins of salmon fined

Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya group correspondent

The Mahara Kadawata Magistrate imposed a Rs 6,000 fine on a trader for possessing outdated 314 tins of salmon.

The magistrate also ordered police to destroy the stock.

PHI E A Keerthipala raided the outlet.

Workshop

A one- day workshop on Patriotism and the role of Media is held to mark the World Press Freedom Day on May 3 at 9 am at the Media Development Centre Auditorium of the Government Information Department, presided by Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella with the participation of Mass Media and Information Secretary Charitha Herath.

Lectures will be conducted on, National Development and News Reporting, Media Activities in a Patriotic Society, Cultural Diversity and News Reporting and Media Policies, Media Rules, Ethics and Sri Lanka.

Thereafter, a panel discussion will be held with the participation of media heads.

Help him to hear

D G Rishantha of Udupittaniya, Kotadupe, Telijjawila, is suffering from a profound hearing loss on both ears following a bout of pneumonia three years ago. Consultant ENT Surgeon Dr Shantha Perera has recommended a cochlear implant to restore his hearing.

This facility is estimated to cost Rs 1.7 million. Rishantha's father Somadasa Dampella Gamage says he is unable to foot this bill due to their financial plight. He requests the public to assist his son's cause by sending possible financial contributions to help expedite the cochlear implant and enable him to restart normal life.

All contributions can be remitted to account number 117-2-001-5-0033821 at the People's bank, Thelijjawila branch.