Events Diary for March 2 ‘Water for Life’, an exhibition by one of Sri Lanka’s contemporary greats H.A. Karunaratne opened at the PRSFG on Horton Place on Thursday, February 27 and will continue all through March.
Considered the ‘Father of Abstract Art’ in the country, H.A. Karunaratne has had a long and distinguished career exhibiting both in Sri Lanka and overseas.
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Acclaimed pianist Shani Diluka returns to Sri Lanka to perform with the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka on Saturday, March 1 at the Lionel Wendt Theatre. She will perform Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. The SOSL will be conducted by its resident conductor Dushyanthi Perera.
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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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