Extradition of Mahendran: Laws and flaws
I thought of writing this article after reading news items on this subject. The President had made a public statement to the effect that though requests had been made for the extradition of the Central Bank’s former Governor Arjuna Mahendran, a Singaporean citizen, in connection with what is now popularly referred to as the bond [...]
The Brexit hour has come
LONDON – Do you want to know what is happening in British politics today in the great debate about the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union? Join the club. With Brexit possibly just two weeks away, most British voters are in the dark. So are members of Parliament. So are the million people, including [...]
UN diplomats endorse Tripitaka as a heritage for mankind in New York
The United Nations’ diplomatic community – specifically ambassadors and diplomats from predominantly Buddhist countries – was present at the Tripitaka Week celebrated at the Buddhist Vihara in Queens, New York last week. The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York arranged a Buddha pooja, Dhamma sermon and almsgiving at the [...]
Sri Lanka’s chocolates, tea and tourism get a boost at the United Nations
Sri Lanka launched a triple promotion at the United Nations last week when its tea, chocolates and tourism – not necessarily in that order – got a tremendous boost among diplomats, delegates and UN staffers. The annual event was held for the third consecutive year — titled Le Salon du Chocolat III — with all [...]
SLFP’s Matale organiser
T.D. Rohan Jayarathna has been appointed Sri Lanka Freedom Party organiser for the Matale District. He is seen here receiving his appointment letter from President Maithripala Sirisena. Pic by Tilak Jayawardena
Peradeniya Alumni Colombo Chapter elect office bearers
At the annual general meeting of the Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya, Colombo Chapter held on March 17, 2019, the following officials were elected. President: Colonel Dr. Udula Krishnaratne, General Secretary: L.H. Priyath Cabraal, Assistant Secretaries: T.H. Upasena and Neliya Fernando, Treasurer: S.M. Gnanaratna, Assistant Treasurer: Upul Abayasiri, Immediate Past President: K.M.D. Guneratne, [...]
Forging bonds between Physiotherapy Departments of Colombo University and CMC Vellore, India
Stronger bonds between the Physiotherapy Departments of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo and the Christian Medical Collage (CMC), Vellore, India have been forged following a recent observation visit by Senior Lecturer Dr. D.G.S.K.L. Jayawardana of the local Department of Allied Health Sciences. The visit with the support of [...]
Habitat launches ‘Homes for Hope’ project for people with disabilities
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka embarked on its 25th year of operations in the country, by breaking ground on its latest housing project titled ‘Homes for Hope’ which seeks to provide housing solutions for nearly 60 marginalised families in Negombo and Galle. Funded by an inspirational local donor family in memory of their loving parents, [...]
Avurudu Salpila at Mallika Home
The Mallika Nivasa Samithiya ‘Avurudu Salpila’, held to raise funds for the maintenance of the Homes they run for destitute elderly women and abandoned or orphaned children is on today, Sunday March 31 at 45, Visakha Road, Colombo 4 from 9.30 a.m to 3 p.m. New and nearly new clothes, sarees,linen, costume jewellery , toys, [...]
Dr Simon Stuart, Emeritus Chair of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, will deliver a lecture titled ‘The IUCN Red List: A Road to Conservation’, at the Dr Saman Kelegama Auditorium at the Institute of Policy Studies, 100/20, Independence Avenue, Colombo 7 at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. The lecture is presented by Dilmah Conservation. [...]
Ananda primary organises Avurudu celebrations
The Primary Section of Ananda College is organising a Sinhala-Hindu New Year celebration on April 4 at Ananda College grounds, Colombo. “Poddanta Avurudu – Ananda Soorya Mangalya 2019” is planned in accordance with their academic curriculum and recognised as one of the key events in the College calendar. The event will be attended by students [...]
Patient seeks help to support her family
Mrs. C. Jayaweera of Polwatta, Denipitiya is suffering from cancer in her bladder and has undergone surgery. She was treated at Ward No 13 of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital and is continuing her clinical treatment there. She is the mother of two schoolgoing children. Her husband who also suffers from illness has no permanent employment. [...]
9 year-old Upul needs a liver transplant
Nine-year-old Upul Kumarage Nimasha Nimsara of Thammanakulama, Neriyakulama, Medawachchiya has been diagnosed with Biliary Cirrhosis secondary to Biliary atresia and needs a liver transplant urgently. He is being treated by Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Devan Mendis of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. The operation which needs to be done outside Sri Lanka will cost [...]