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Book on the life and works of T. B. Jayah
A Sinhala book titled “Deshapremithwaye Kedapatha” (Mirror of Patriotism) by former Minister Imthiaz Bakeer Markar, based on the life and works Dr. T. B. Jayah, one of Sri Lanka’s great Muslim leaders will be launched on Tuesday, June 3, at 3.45 p.m. at Zahira College, Colombo.
Dr. Jayah was also a member of the State Council and the Education Select Committee which played a major role in introducing the free education system to Lankan society.
Deputy Minister of Education Mohan Lal Grero will be the Chief Guest while Director, Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva will deliver the keynote address. Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province W. J. M. Lokubandara and former Principal of Zahira College Javed Yusuf will deliver the speeches.
Patrons of the Bakeer Markar Center for National Unity, Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku and Faisz Mustapa PC will preside at the event.