‘A Treasure Trove of Thoughts’ by Tiran Weerasinghe and ‘Janani’s Jewellery Box’ by Janani Weerasinghe, two books of short stories, poems and texts were launched by the young writers amidst a gathering of family, friends and teachers at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo last week.
“If there is a book that you wish to read that hasn’t been written, then it is your duty to write it,” says 13-year-old Tiran. His sister Janani is ten and they are both students of the British School in Colombo.
All proceeds from the sale of their books will go to the Deaf and Blind School in Rathmalana.
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 Wickremesighe was remanded till August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura a short while ago.
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