The members of 'Sebs Media' conducted request shows broadcasting songs requested mainly by the College youth and the music fans of Moratuwa, Panadura, Mount Lavinia, Dehiwela and other close by areas .

'Ball- by- Ball' live commentaries of the highly anticipated one-day encounter between Sebs and Cambrians was broadcast also by the 'Sebs Media' under the name "De Vibez Radio".

"This project was a total success thanks to the co-operation provided by our Princiapl Rev. Bro. Walter Goonetilleke, staff and the students of the College" said the President Charitha Nuwan Mendis.

'Sebs Media' Society was able to complete this annual project successfully under the leaderhip of our President Charitha for the second time.

"Also our other projects including the music request show "Icon Ecos" broadast to the students every morning and weekly. English news bulletins bringing the students upto date news on what's happening in the schoool and in Moratuwa. The news is presented by trained students of the junior and senior news units of 'Sebs Media'. The reporters are appointed to cover various fields including college news, sports and latest on the entertainment scence so that every field is covered extensively." Charitha added.

A monthly magazine is the next goal of the ' Sebs Media' . All the latest activities and the news of Sebs Media can find out by logging on to 'Sebsmedia20m.com' or www.geocities.com/sebsmediasociety' he said.

New dishes at the Il Ponte

In keeping with this trendy and changing world, more often than not, the Hilton Colombo continues to revolutionize the various areas in the hotel.

This time, it is the 'II Ponte Ristorante' that focused the attention.

The new a la carte menu is introduced to the restaurant for dinner with a wide selection of Italian food.

Master Chef Asoka and his brigade have created an array of mouthwatering dishes for Italian food fans to experience. Thin slices of Veal with a delightful Tuna Sauce and Capers, Saffron Risotto with Seafood to name a few.

Veal Promo at Taj
The 'Steak & Grill House' at the Taj Samudra has lined up yet another special promotion for it's patrons.

The 'Steak & Grill House' is the most popular place that can undoubtedly experience some of the best veal in town. Everything from char grilled Fillet's to Veal Chops stuffed with liver pate. This promotion is on from the April 15 onwards.

The 'Steak & Grill House' has also just launched a new menu consisting of a whole new items list from Grilled Fillet Mignons to Braised Lamb with Moroccan sauce. The Steak and Grill has the entire ambience with just the right amount of atmosphere and class with lots of hospitality included as well.

Trinco's romantic Club Oceanic is back
By Sanath Weerasuriya
After twenty long years, the beautiful beach strip of silver sands from Trinco to Nilavelli has opened for the real holiday makers.

The popular Club Oceanic Hotel, located at the Sampaltivu Post, Uppuveli about just 3 km north of Trincomalee Town, has opened for the real holiday makers. Its This would be good news for Sri Lankan travellers as the mad rush on East Coast has now eased and the real holiday traffic is on the move.

The Hotel came under the John Keells flag in the year 1994. It came in to operation in April 1995 was forced to closed again due to the terrorist problems, which resulted in a closure in November 1995, just seven months after its opening.

Wth the Peace Talks,the John Keells Group of Companies, who have a substantial investment in the hotel sector made an immediate decision to invest over Rs. 50 million to refurbish the Club Oceanic Hotel, Trincomalee.

This was disclosed by Sri Lal Mendis, the director -General Manager of the Hotel at the press conference held last week at the hotel premises.

"This is due to the Government's initiative of developing the North and the East and the present environment in the country , which will increased demand for Sri Lanka as a tourist destination. " he said.

The Club Oceanic Hotel opened their all 56 rooms last Friday, after a closure in last November for a major refurbishment programme, since its inception two decades ago.

Set amidst the pure white sands and the blue waters of the ocean, "Club Oceanic" is an additional boost to the tourist industry, as it is one of the few hotels offering star class services on the east coast.

The 56 rooms in Club Oceanic range from 19 standard bedrooms, 20 superior rooms, 16 beach chalets and one suite, all fully air conditioned with private telephone and television.

The Hotel's sports activities includes a swimming pool, a pool bar, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis and a variety of other board games. The hotel's chalets watersports activities such as Diving, Surfing and Snorkelling will be the attraction of any holiday maker since the hotel's private beach came alive with activities.

The boat excursion to Pigeon Island, a unique, exciting and unforgettable experience. Watching the millions of birds on Pigeon Island from a boat in the middle of the sea, or experiencing the first step on the island is a unique experience.

"The other interesting things are whale watching, night fishing, diving and sea excursions , which will be starting with the new water sports company soon, who will be looking after the interest of visitors in future." Mr Sundara-mpillai, the serving manager of the hotel said.

"Club Oceanic Hotel has nearly 8o% bookings for the coming Avurudu season." Mr. Mendis said.

The hotel's delicious barbeques, international buffets and A'La Carte menus in the 'Open Restaurant' with speciality sea food promotions, will help to make the holiday an experience of a life time.

There is a A/C restaurant too for the fine dining.

The holiday package range from Rs. 5000/- per head on full board basis for the standard rooms and Rs. 6000/ for superior room and rupees 7000/- per double room.

Keells Resort Hotels, a member of the John Keells Group, has a number of Resort Hotels, which are strategically widespread, over the island offering experiences that are unique.

The chain of Keells Resort Hotels includes: Bentota Beach Hotel, Beach Hotel Bayroo, Hotel Swanee and Coral Gardens Hotel on the south coast, The Citadel in Kandy and The Lodge and The Village in Habarana. The chain also includes two resorts in the Maldives; Hakuraa Club and Velidhu Island Resort, both of which houses over water bungalows built around its own islands.

"Club Oceanic", a paradise - will definitely become a much sought-after-hotel in the near future.

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