The Council of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2012 Amputee makes Ramadan appeal M. Shahul Hameed, 60, a father of three from Wellampitiya, was a three wheeler driver until he suffered the misfortune of having had one of his legs amputated as a result of diabetes. He had to sell his three-wheeler to [...]

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The Council of the College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2012

The College of Pathologists held its annual academic sessions recently. Pictured here are members of the Council. Seated (Left to right): Prof. Neelakanthi Ratnatunga (co-editor), Dr. Carmalita Senarath (Joint Secretary), Prof. Kamani Samarasinghe (President- elect), Dr. Janakie Fernando (President), Dr. Mala Tudawe (Immediate Past President), Dr. A.A.H. Priyani (Joint Secretary), Dr. Bandula Perera (Treasurer). Standing: (Left to right):Dr. Mangala Bopagoda (Imm. Past Secretary), Dr. Cherine Sosai ( co-editor), Dr. Sonali Rodrigo, Dr. Saman Peduru Hewa, Dr. Gaya Katulanda, Dr. Renuka Goonesinghe, Dr. Sandini Gunaratne, Dr. Modini Jayawickrama.

Amputee makes Ramadan appeal

M. Shahul Hameed, 60, a father of three from Wellampitiya, was a three wheeler driver until he suffered the misfortune of having had one of his legs amputated as a result of diabetes. He had to sell his three-wheeler to raise money for his medical bills.

Hameed now struggles to make ends meet by running a small chicken stall in his house. He wants to build a small shop in front of his house where he can also sell some other items and is appealing for help so that he can earn a living, despite his disability.

In this month of Ramadan, he is hopeful that he will receive assistance to start this small business.
Any donations, could be sent to his Savings Account – No. 3289556, M. S. Hameed, Bank of Ceylon, Dematagoda Branch, Colombo 9.

Ambassador Kongahage briefs German State Secretary 

Ambassador for Sri Lanka in Germany Sarrath Kongahage met Dr. Harald Braun, State Secretary of the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Federal Foreign Office on August 2.

During the meeting the ambassador briefed Dr. Braun on the current developments in Sri Lanka regarding the reconciliation, reconstruction and rehabilitation process during the post-conflict period in the country and thanked the German Government for its consistent support in post-conflict development in Sri Lanka, including building a hospital in Karapitiya, the vocational training institute being built in Kilinochchi, and support for clearance of land mines.
The ambassador also presented the State Secretary with a souvenir depicting the culture of Sri Lanka.

Fun-filled holiday programme for kids

MILK, Colombo’s specialised kids bookshop and educational toy store down Barnes’ Place is introducing a fun-filled holiday programme for kids aged 4 – 12. Designed as daily two-hour workshops, the programme will be run under the guidance of well experienced teachers in a relaxed environment.

The next series of workshops will run for two weeks from August 13 – 25.The first week will consist of MILK’s regular art & craft team Fazna Farook & Najla Yehiya teaching kids painting on canvas and jute, conducting a ‘recycle your materials’ workshop and a group collage and painting day where the kids will create their own underwater sea creature.

The second week will feature: a dramatized narration of one of Sybil Wettasinghe’s stories by puppeteer Sulochana Dissanayake; A Make-a-Monster workshop, run by illustrator Isuri Dayaratne where kids will get to build their own make believe monsters out of cardboard; Fun with Beads – making a beaded photo frame run by Emerge, a charity organization; Foam Fun – making fun items with foam sheets and stickers by Foam Crafts and cookery workshops.

For more info, please contact MILK on Facebook: MILK@12 Barnes Place, email: milkactivities@gmail.com, or call 0773018441

Evening of flute and piano music

Tete-a-tete – A musical evening of Flute and Piano with Sureka Amerasinghe on Flute and Ramya De Livera Perera on Piano will be held on August 17 at 7.15 p.m. at the Goethe Institut, German Cultural Centre, Colombo 7.

The evening’s programme will consist of compositions for flute and piano from the romantic and modern eras, including classic jazz. Chopin’s Ballade in G minor will be performed by Ramya De Livera Perera on piano, along with a collection of songs by Menaka Sahabandu, the guest soloist.

Talk on Buddhist influence on leading British authors 

The Royal Asiatic Society, Sri Lanka presents a lecture on “The Buddhist Influence on Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Other English Writers” by Prof. Stuart Cooning, Adjunct Professor at Stevenson University, USA, formerly of Harvard University’s Divinity School on Tuesday, August 14 at 5 p. m. at the Mahaweli Centre, 96, Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo 7. All are welcome.

Deputy Minister hails World Vision’s work in Kebithigollewa

“The development work you have so actively supported in the North Central province has helped us to become the second most economically strong province from being one of the weakest. We are now second only to our economic capital – Colombo,” said Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs and Skills Development Duminda Dissanayake at the closing ceremony of World Vision’s programme in Kebithigollewa on July 11. The 12-year World Vision Area Development Programme was completed in June 2012.

Since 1999, in partnership with the community, World Vision has conducted a range of initiatives in key sectors including education, health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and economic development in Kebithigollewa – one of the poorest and under-developed regions in the country.

“It gives World Vision great satisfaction to see a community that is strengthened and can take care of their future. We hope you continue to work towards development and share your knowledge and experience with others too,” said Suresh Bartlett, National Director of World Vision Lanka.

15th anniversary  of Sri Lanka Festival of music, dance and speech

The 15th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Festival of Music, Dance and Speech, affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals for Music, Dance and Speech, was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre last month.
Some of the winners who performed included Diluka Mendis, student of Janadari Salgado and winner and gold medalist of the National and Folk dance competition at the Dance World Cup Championships 2012 held in Austria .

Hilton hosts Street Cooking Food Festival

To celebrate its 25th anniversary which falls this month, the Hilton Colombo will hold a Street Cooking Food Festival on August 25 from 6 p.m. onwards. The Bank of Ceylon Mawatha will be the site of the food fiesta that will include 25 stalls that will serve Chinese, Thai, Japanese and Arabic food among others.

Award winning flair bartender Dain will be in action while Bathiya and Santhush, Iraj, Lahiru and Corrinne and others will provide entertainment.




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