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Community A social worker, Mrs. Aysha Maharoof receives the honorary certificate Deshashakthi from the Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana, organised by Sri Lanka Samaja- seva Subasadaka Sammelanaya at the BMICH recently. Ven. Pallegama Wimalarathana Thera and the organiser A.S.M. Nazeem are also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook Two head of cattle who were saved from slaughter by the staff of the Hatton National Bank, Negombo, were later released on Vesak Poya Day and handed over to Ven. Kelani- ya Gnanasiri Thera, Director of Isabella Elders’ Home, Makevita, Ja-Ela. Branch Manager Nishantha Weerasinghe and Leel Ranasinghe are also in the picture. Pic: H. Fernando, Negombo Spl. Cor. The Catholic Welfare Society of the Kotahena Housing Complex, Colombo 13 donated dry rations and medicines to the Home of Compassion, Modera, Colombo 15 recently. The event was organised to mark the annual feast of St. Anthony's Church, Kochchikade. Here the members with the Mother Superior of the Home. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. EVENTS Sitharu Andi Roo on June 27 Siththaru Andi Roo 2013, an exhibition organised by the Jathika Chithrakatha Padanama will be held on June 27 at 5.00 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt, Colombo 7, under the patronage of well-known artistes. Sadaham Maga to be launched today Sadaham Maga, the monthly Buddhist publication will be launched today - Poson Poay day at 10.00 a.m at the President's Residency, Anuradhapura. The maiden copy will be presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Sadaham Maga Editorial Advi- sor, Ven. Yatigala Pannasara Thera and Ven. Dapane Sumanawansa Thera, Chief Editor, Ven. Urugamuwe Assaji Thera, Asst. Editor, Ven. Hakmana Nandaloka Thera, Prime Minister's Coordinating Secretary, Amila Sudesh Jayasingha and Medical Specialist Samadhi Raj- apaksa will participate. AGM of Kalutara Holy Familians’ PPA The Annual General Meeting and get-together of the Past Pupils’ Association of Holy Family Convent, Kalu- tara will be held on June 30 from 9 a.m. at the School main hall Free seminar on ‘Graphics and multimedia’ at SLIOP The Sri Lanka Institute of Printing (SLIOP) has organised a workshop – cum-seminar on ‘Graphic Design and Multimedias Education’ on June 30 from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the Institute premises. The seminar will give an exposure and understanding of the use of essential graphic software packages used in the industry. For details: Contact Institute of Printing (011-2686162 or 011-2679791), Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Department of Government Printing, Colombo 8. Krishnamurti talk A recorded public talk on ‘Freedom from the self’ delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamurti will be replayed at 9.45 a.m. today at the Anula Nursery School Hall, High Level Road, Colombo 6. It is organised by the Krishnamurti Centre, Sri Lanka Inc. Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Treasurer and PFL Sec- retary, J.M. Jauizi, FFSL Secretary, Upali Hewage, FFSL President, Ranjith Rodrigo with FIFA President Sepp Blatter after the general meeting of the Asian Football Confederation held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. Pic: M.U.M. Sanoon, Puttalam Cor. The Akkaraipattu MOH office conducted a free medical camp for employees of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council at the Athaullah auditorium recently, where the staffers were treated for non-com- municable diseases, heart condition and other ailments. Here the Akkaraipattu MOH, Dr. I.L. Siddeeque examines a patient. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor. The Madarasathush Salaam, Maligawatte, Colombo which celebrat- ed its 17th anniversary held its prize-giving at the Masjidus Salaam Jumma Mosque recently. Here a winner receives her award from the chief guest, Ambassador of the UAE in Sri Lanka, Abdul Hamid Abdul Fatha. The Coordinator of the Madarasa, B.M. Murushideen is also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook The Dematagoda United Sports Club distributed awards to winners of the carrom tournament at the Railway Quarters Community Cen- tre, Colombo recently. Here the winners M. Rikaz and M. Nisthar receive their award from ITN Director Hashim Omar. Secretary of the Club, M.Z.M. Zafar is also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook Anura Dissanayaka was appointed Chairman of the Institute of Construction Training Authority (ICTAD) by the Minister of Con- struction, Housing and Common Amenities, Wimal Weerawansa recently. Here Dissanayaka assumes duties at Sawusiripaya, Minis- try Secretary Wimalasiri Perera looks on. Pic: Ashraff A. Samad, Dehiwela-Mt. Lavinia Spl. Cor. An awareness program for teachers organised by the Directress of Horana Education Zone, U.V. Malkanthi and Deputy Driectress W.S. Perera for 100 teachers in the Horana Education Zone was held at the Pahiyangala historic cave recently. Here Professor of the Kelaniya University, Raj Somadewa, Senior Professor of the National Education Institute, Chandima Nishani Dharmapala and several lecturers participated. Here Prof. Raj Somadewa in a discussion with the teachers. Pic: Priyadarshani Kahawala, Ingiriya Central Group Cor. Three hundred and seven graduate teachers have been absorbed into the Education Services of the Western Province. Here a graduate teacher receives her letter of appointment from the Western Province Chief Secretary Jayanthi Wijethugna at a ceremony held in Colombo recently. WPC Education Ministry Secretary, S.D. Kodikara is also in the picture. Pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, Panadura Central Gr. Cor. The distribution of uniforms among netball players, organised by the Sri Lanka Netball Federation, sponsored by the People's Bank's Vanitha Vasana project was held recently. Here Selvi Manomi of the Jaffna netball team receives the uniforms from the Deputy General Manager, People's Bank, Mrs. Renuka Jayas- inghe, while the Chairperson, Sri Lanka Netball Federation, Lakshmi Victoria and the Bank officials look on. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. A musical program for the mass media friends titled Raaja Raa- gangal sponsored and organised by the Navodya Youth Founda- tion was held at the J.R. Jayewardene Centre, Town Hall, Colom- bo 7 recently. Here popular singers Kalai Kamal and Kumari Nugaliyadda sing a duet. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. The distribution of dry rations among low income families, organised by the Media Unit of the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage to mark Vesak was held recently at the Ministry prem- ises, under the patronage of Dinesh Gunawardena, Here Working Director Nimal Piyarathna presents a parcel to a beneficiary Secretary of the Ministry, A. Abeygunasekera and Chairman of the Water Board, Karunasena Hettiarachchi were also present. Pic: Mohomad Imithiyaz, Colombo Central Spl Cor. Ar-Raheemiya Sports Club, Akkaraipattu beat Addalaichenai Fina Sports Club and emerged champions of the Seven-a-Side floodlit cricket tournament conducted by the Youth Forum, Pal- amunai at the Palamunai public playground recently. Forty-eight teams took part in the tournament. Here the chief guest, Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem being introduced to the players. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor. A religious festival was held at the Eheliyagoda, Maha Purana Vihara, with the par- ticipation of thousands of devotees and seven dancing troupes, in connection with the arrival of two new bhikkus who were received at the entrance to the Vihara. Pic: Nimal Wijayatunga, Eheliyagoda Spl. Cor. WPC Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga opened the Minuwan- goda Kurushi Madyasthanaya, the agricultural centre recently. Pro- vincial Agriculture Minister Udaya Gammanpila looks on. Pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, Panadura Central Gr. Cor. A special Maha Bairawa pooja to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, country and the people organised by the Inter- national Hindu Religious Forum was held at the Sri Gnana Bairawar Swamy Kovil, Grandpass recently. Here the President's Co-ordinator for Hindu Religious Affairs, Sivashri Bala Ravishankara kurukkal, K. Moorthy kurukkal and Balachandra Sarma and devotees at the pooja. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. The annual feast of St. Anthony's Church, Kimbulaela, Modera, Colombo 15 was held under the patronage of Rev. Fr. Anton Jay- alath recently. Here the parish priest is being greeted on arrival according to Hindu religious rites. Rev. Fr. Ignatituus Waranakulas- ingam is also in the picture. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. A special ‘Savings Fiesta’ organised by the Commercial Bank of Cey- lon, Akkaraipattu branch was held at the Bank's premises recently. Here Asst. Manager G. Ratheesan presents a pass book to a new savings account holder. Branch Manager J.M. Siddique, Executive Officer Anton Fernando are also in the picture. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor. Office furniture was donated to Sudharshanarama Vihara, Horape, Ragama by Western Provincial Councillor, Janaka Sooriyabandara from his decentralised budget recently. Here the Councillor (fourth from left) presents a cupboard. Viharaya Welfare Society members participated. Pic: A Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor. Data on traders and trading centres compiled by UNOPS with assistance from the World Bank was discussed with the officials of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council recently. Here Mayor Athaullah Ahamed Zackie, Municipal Commissioner A.L.M. Azmi, UNOPS Head of Research Niroshinie Nayagam, Senior Research Officer, Chandima Bandara and Senior Research Assistant Eranda Wijewickrama at the meeting. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor. Shyamali Kannangara was awarded the Major Ramani Kanga- raarachchi Challenge Trophy for the Best Leadership in 2012 at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Ex-Army Women's Association at the Sambudhathwa Jayanthi Mandiraya recently. Here Shayamali receives the trophy from Brigadier (Dr.) Sriyani Warusawithana. The People's Bank, Maruthamunai branch presented gifts to customers to mark Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2013 recently. Here the Branch Manager M.A.M. Mohideen presents a gift to a savings account holder. The branch staff look on. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
Transcript of EVENTS - Sunday Observerarchives.sundayobserver.lk/2013/06/23/new101.pdf · 2013-06-22 · from the...
41SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013
Community
A social worker, Mrs. Aysha Maharoof receives the honorary certificate Deshashakthi from the Western Province Governor Alavi Mowlana, organised by Sri Lanka Samaja-seva Subasadaka Sammelanaya at the BMICH recently. Ven. Pallegama Wimalarathana Thera and the organiser A.S.M. Nazeem are also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook
Two head of cattle who were saved from slaughter by the staff of the Hatton National Bank, Negombo, were later released on Vesak Poya Day and handed over to Ven. Kelani-ya Gnanasiri Thera, Director of Isabella Elders’ Home, Makevita, Ja-Ela. Branch Manager Nishantha Weerasinghe and Leel Ranasinghe are also in the picture. Pic: H. Fernando, Negombo Spl. Cor.
The Catholic Welfare Society of the Kotahena Housing Complex, Colombo 13 donated dry rations and medicines to the Home of Compassion, Modera, Colombo 15 recently. The event was organised to mark the annual feast of St. Anthony's Church, Kochchikade. Here the members with the Mother Superior of the Home. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
EVENTSSitharu Andi Roo on June 27
Siththaru Andi Roo 2013, an exhibition organised by the Jathika Chithrakatha Padanama will be held on June 27 at 5.00 p.m. at the Lionel Wendt, Colombo 7, under the patronage of well-known artistes.
Sadaham Maga to be launched todaySadaham Maga, the monthly Buddhist publication
will be launched today - Poson Poay day at 10.00 a.m at the President's Residency, Anuradhapura.
The maiden copy will be presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Sadaham Maga Editorial Advi-sor, Ven. Yatigala Pannasara Thera and Ven. Dapane Sumanawansa Thera, Chief Editor, Ven. Urugamuwe Assaji Thera, Asst. Editor, Ven. Hakmana Nandaloka Thera, Prime Minister's Coordinating Secretary, Amila Sudesh Jayasingha and Medical Specialist Samadhi Raj-apaksa will participate.
AGM of Kalutara Holy Familians’ PPAThe Annual General Meeting and get-together of the
Past Pupils’ Association of Holy Family Convent, Kalu-tara will be held on June 30 from 9 a.m. at the School main hall
Free seminar on ‘Graphics and multimedia’ at SLIOP
The Sri Lanka Institute of Printing (SLIOP) has organised a workshop – cum-seminar on ‘Graphic Design and Multimedias Education’ on June 30 from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. at the Institute premises.
The seminar will give an exposure and understanding of the use of essential graphic software packages used in the industry.
For details: Contact Institute of Printing (011-2686162 or 011-2679791), Dr. Danister de Silva Mawatha, Department of Government Printing, Colombo 8.
Krishnamurti talkA recorded public talk on ‘Freedom from the self ’
delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamurti will be replayed at 9.45 a.m. today at the Anula Nursery School Hall, High Level Road, Colombo 6.
It is organised by the Krishnamurti Centre, Sri Lanka Inc.
Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) Treasurer and PFL Sec-retary, J.M. Jauizi, FFSL Secretary, Upali Hewage, FFSL President, Ranjith Rodrigo with FIFA President Sepp Blatter after the general meeting of the Asian Football Confederation held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. Pic: M.U.M. Sanoon, Puttalam Cor.
The Akkaraipattu MOH office conducted a free medical camp for employees of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council at the Athaullah auditorium recently, where the staffers were treated for non-com-municable diseases, heart condition and other ailments. Here the Akkaraipattu MOH, Dr. I.L. Siddeeque examines a patient. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
The Madarasathush Salaam, Maligawatte, Colombo which celebrat-ed its 17th anniversary held its prize-giving at the Masjidus Salaam Jumma Mosque recently. Here a winner receives her award from the chief guest, Ambassador of the UAE in Sri Lanka, Abdul Hamid Abdul Fatha. The Coordinator of the Madarasa, B.M. Murushideen is also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook
The Dematagoda United Sports Club distributed awards to winners of the carrom tournament at the Railway Quarters Community Cen-tre, Colombo recently. Here the winners M. Rikaz and M. Nisthar receive their award from ITN Director Hashim Omar. Secretary of the Club, M.Z.M. Zafar is also in the picture. Pic: Ruzaik Farook
Anura Dissanayaka was appointed Chairman of the Institute of Construction Training Authority (ICTAD) by the Minister of Con-struction, Housing and Common Amenities, Wimal Weerawansa recently. Here Dissanayaka assumes duties at Sawusiripaya, Minis-try Secretary Wimalasiri Perera looks on. Pic: Ashraff A. Samad, Dehiwela-Mt. Lavinia Spl. Cor.
An awareness program for teachers organised by the Directress of Horana Education Zone, U.V. Malkanthi and Deputy Driectress W.S. Perera for 100 teachers in the Horana Education Zone was held at the Pahiyangala historic cave recently. Here Professor of the Kelaniya University, Raj Somadewa, Senior Professor of the National Education Institute, Chandima Nishani Dharmapala and several lecturers participated. Here Prof. Raj Somadewa in a discussion with the teachers. Pic: Priyadarshani Kahawala, Ingiriya Central Group Cor.
Three hundred and seven graduate teachers have been absorbed into the Education Services of the Western Province. Here a graduate teacher receives her letter of appointment from the Western Province Chief Secretary Jayanthi Wijethugna at a ceremony held in Colombo recently. WPC Education Ministry Secretary, S.D. Kodikara is also in the picture. Pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, Panadura Central Gr. Cor.
The distribution of uniforms among netball players, organised by the Sri Lanka Netball Federation, sponsored by the People's Bank's Vanitha Vasana project was held recently. Here Selvi Manomi of the Jaffna netball team receives the uniforms from the Deputy General Manager, People's Bank, Mrs. Renuka Jayas-inghe, while the Chairperson, Sri Lanka Netball Federation, Lakshmi Victoria and the Bank officials look on. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
A musical program for the mass media friends titled Raaja Raa-gangal sponsored and organised by the Navodya Youth Founda-tion was held at the J.R. Jayewardene Centre, Town Hall, Colom-bo 7 recently. Here popular singers Kalai Kamal and Kumari Nugaliyadda sing a duet. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
The distribution of dry rations among low income families, organised by the Media Unit of the Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage to mark Vesak was held recently at the Ministry prem-ises, under the patronage of Dinesh Gunawardena,Here Working Director Nimal Piyarathna presents a parcel to a beneficiary Secretary of the Ministry, A. Abeygunasekera and Chairman of the Water Board, Karunasena Hettiarachchi were also present.
Pic: Mohomad Imithiyaz, Colombo Central Spl Cor.
Ar-Raheemiya Sports Club, Akkaraipattu beat Addalaichenai Fina Sports Club and emerged champions of the Seven-a-Side floodlit cricket tournament conducted by the Youth Forum, Pal-amunai at the Palamunai public playground recently. Forty-eight teams took part in the tournament. Here the chief guest, Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem being introduced to the players. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
A religious festival was held at the Eheliyagoda, Maha Purana Vihara, with the par-ticipation of thousands of devotees and seven dancing troupes, in connection with the arrival of two new bhikkus who were received at the entrance to the Vihara. Pic: Nimal Wijayatunga, Eheliyagoda Spl. Cor.
WPC Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga opened the Minuwan-goda Kurushi Madyasthanaya, the agricultural centre recently. Pro-vincial Agriculture Minister Udaya Gammanpila looks on. Pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, Panadura Central Gr. Cor.
A special Maha Bairawa pooja to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, country and the people organised by the Inter-national Hindu Religious Forum was held at the Sri Gnana Bairawar Swamy Kovil, Grandpass recently. Here the President's Co-ordinator for Hindu Religious Affairs, Sivashri Bala Ravishankara kurukkal, K. Moorthy kurukkal and Balachandra Sarma and devotees at the pooja. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
The annual feast of St. Anthony's Church, Kimbulaela, Modera, Colombo 15 was held under the patronage of Rev. Fr. Anton Jay-alath recently. Here the parish priest is being greeted on arrival according to Hindu religious rites. Rev. Fr. Ignatituus Waranakulas-ingam is also in the picture. Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
A special ‘Savings Fiesta’ organised by the Commercial Bank of Cey-lon, Akkaraipattu branch was held at the Bank's premises recently. Here Asst. Manager G. Ratheesan presents a pass book to a new savings account holder. Branch Manager J.M. Siddique, Executive Officer Anton Fernando are also in the picture. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
Office furniture was donated to Sudharshanarama Vihara, Horape, Ragama by Western Provincial Councillor, Janaka Sooriyabandara from his decentralised budget recently. Here the Councillor (fourth from left) presents a cupboard. Viharaya Welfare Society members participated.
Pic: A Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.
Data on traders and trading centres compiled by UNOPS with assistance from the World Bank was discussed with the officials of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council recently. Here Mayor Athaullah Ahamed Zackie, Municipal Commissioner A.L.M. Azmi, UNOPS Head of Research Niroshinie Nayagam, Senior Research Officer, Chandima Bandara and Senior Research Assistant Eranda Wijewickrama at the meeting. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
Shyamali Kannangara was awarded the Major Ramani Kanga-raarachchi Challenge Trophy for the Best Leadership in 2012 at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Ex-Army Women's Association at the Sambudhathwa Jayanthi Mandiraya recently. Here Shayamali receives the trophy from Brigadier (Dr.) Sriyani Warusawithana.
The People's Bank, Maruthamunai branch presented gifts to customers to mark Sinhala and Tamil New Year 2013 recently. Here the Branch Manager M.A.M. Mohideen presents a gift to a savings account holder. The branch staff look on. Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.
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