The Collective for Historical Dialogue and Memory will be marking International Archives Week with a special screening and discussion of the documentary film Looted & Hidden - Palestinian Archives in Israel by Rona Sela. It will be screened on Thursday, June 12 at 5.30 p.m. at 25, Elibank Road, Colombo 5. All are welcome.
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Distinguished Sinhala scholar, Emeritus Professor J.B. Disanayaka, will be felicitated at a ceremony on Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at the New Arts Theatre, University of Colombo. The Prime Minister will be the Chief
Guest.
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The Mont Lavinia Hotel will hold a Poya Market on June 10 at the hotel bringing together a range of eco-friendly products from handmade jewellery to clothing and household items. It will be on from 10 a.m to 4 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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