Sunday, June 16 is Father’s Day and a special Father’s Day Blessing service at 5 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk, Colombo 3 will feature the Music Ministry Choir directed by Ishan de Lanerolle. Soloists for the evening are Aloker Perera, Angelo Samarawickrema and Melanie Bibile. At the organ will be Neranjan De Silva. Entrance is free.
Also on the same evening, is a show presented by the Ravibandu Samanthi Dance Academy. At the Lionel Wendt at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, June 20, experience a new wave in music when Tilanka Jayamanne- the flautist, composer and musician teams up with fellow musicians Dillon Manuel, Sheam Deen, Daniella Perera, Melissa Pereira, DJ Lunatics and Camerati to present NeoSymphony. At the Lionel Wendt at 7.30 p.m.
This is another treat for music lovers as pianist and choral director Soundarie David Rodrigo with violinist Thushani Jayawardena present ‘Classically Different’ at the Lionel Wendt Theatre, next Sunday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
Two persons reportedly involved in the murder of a resident in Peradeniya following a dispute over a chocolate worth 10 cents has been remanded by the Magistrate when Peradeniya Police produced them in court.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this afternoon in connection with the misuse of public funds.
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