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Ambassador for Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Ms. Seema Ilahi Baloch called on the Western Province Governor Al Haj Alavi Moulana recently at the Governor's Secretariat, Colombo.

pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, panadura Central Gr. Cor.

EVENTSEmbroidery exhibition

An exhibition of hand embroidery by Mrs. Piyaseeli Wijemanne entitled Dethe Nimawa – 5 will be opened by award winning author Mrs. Piyaseeli Wijemanne today at the Royal Mall, Kandy. The exhibition, the fifth in a series will be open to the public from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Krishnamurti talkA recorded public talk on “Is love part of conscious-

ness?” delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamur-ti will be replayed at the Anula Nursery School Hall, Colombo 6 today at 9.45 a.m. It is organised by the Krishnamurti Centre, Sri Lanka Inc.

May Day RallyThe May Day Rally of the Ceylon Estates Staff Union

will be held at the Simon Pieris Hall, Badulla under the patronage of the President Dhammika Jayawardena and General Secretary E.G. Ratnayake. It will start at 9.30 a.m. from Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara and the meeting will commence at 10.30 a.m. (Nawalapitiya Tkn. Cor.

Musical Reflections on SLBCMusical Reflections is broadcast from Monday to

Friday at 7.30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. daily on 95.6 FM over Radio Sri Lanka (SLBC). The five-minute program inspires a musical thought for the day on relevant topics through a popular song. It portrays the story and lyrics of the song. It is presented by Palitha Jayasuriya.

Bakmaha Ulela at KaudanaThe annual Bakmaha Festival organised by the

Kaudana Palliyadora Sudharma Mutual Benefit Associa-tion will be held on May 1 at 2.00 p.m. at the premises opposite Sudharma Hall.

COSLAM lecture todayThe Conference of Sri Lankan Malays (COSLAM)

and the Trustees of Wekanda Jumma Masjid will hold the monthly Islamic lecture series in the shade of the Holy Qur'an from 10 am today till Luhar prayers at the Wekanda Jumma Masjid.

Colombo Tamil Sangam celebrates Founder's Day

The Colombo Tamil Sangam set up in 1942 will cele-brates Founder's Day, under the auspices of the Presi-dent of the Sangam Dr. M. Kathigamanathan.

Dr. Selvi Thiruchandran, Professor S. Sandrasekaran, Kalabhooshanam Selvi Satsorupanathan, C. Kandasamy and S. Paramasamy who had rendered yeomen service to develop the Sangam will be felicitated today at 5.00 p.m.

The Tamil book titled Ninaivuperuneli authored by veteran journalist Mrs. Annaletchchumi Rajadurai was launched at the Colombo Tamil Sangam, Wellawatte recently. Here the chief guest and chief trustee of the Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil, Kotahena. D.M. Swaminathan is being presented a copy by former Director SLBC (Tamil Service – Music), Mrs. Arun-dathi Sri Renganathan, while the author and veteran writer Mrs. Pathma Somanandan looks on.

pic: a. Maduraveeran, Colombo north Gr. Cor.

Former Trustee of the Gorakana Jummah Mosque, Panadura and industrialist Al Haj M.S.M. Nansoor was awarded ‘Desha-bandu’, ‘Deshakeerthi’ and ‘Viyapara Vibooshana’ titles at a function held recently at the BMICH, under the auspices of the National Peace Association. The honorary awards were bestowed on him by Minister of Cultural Affairs T.B. Ekanay-ake. pic: M.K.M. azwer, Moratuwa Central Spl. Cor.

The People's Bank, Gampola organised the New Year celebra-tions at the Bank premises recently. Here the Manager Anurud-dha Gamage gifts a rice cooker to customer Susantha Balitha Atapattu of Gampola.

pic: d. vasanthakumar, nawalapitiya TKn Cor. A grand Sai Bajan was held at the Ramboda Thondaman Foun-dation, Pussellewa recently. Here a group of devotees sing the song of blessing.

pic. d. vasanthakumar, nawalapitiya TKn Cor.

The Bank of Ceylon, Gampola organised the New Year celebra-tions recently. Here the Manager Patricia Fernando gifts an electric iron to a customer, Mrs. Wasantha Munitunga of Gam-pola. pic: d. vasanthakumar, nawalapitiya TKn Cor.

The office-bearers of the Bentota-Beruwala Hoteliers’ Associa-tion: (Seated from left): Refhan Razeen (Vice President, Ben-tota area – GM Heritance Ahungalla), Rohan Gamage (General Secretary – GM, The Palms, Beruwela), Sanjeeva Perera (Presi-dent – GM Bentota Beach Hotel), Samantha Gunarathne (Past President – GM Heritance Mahagedara), Eksath Wijerathne (Vice President, Beruwela area – GM Eden Resort SPA), Cyril Fernando (Treasurer – GM Topical Villas. (Standing): Prasanna de Alwis (RM – Avani Bentota), Udeni Perera (GM – Club Ben-tota), Manoj Mathews (GM – Vivanta by Taj), Michael Weyland (GM – Lanka Princess), Chandima Lokuhetty (RM – Aida Ayurveda Hotel), Nimal Abeyasekera (GM – Tapro SPA), Maxi-mus Waragoda (Manager – Hotel Ceysands).

pic: dr. richmond Wijesekera, bentota Gr Cor.

The special Kumbabisekam to bless the new grand bell (Kandamani), brought from the UK for the Kopuram of Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil, Colombo 13 was held recently. The kovil's Chief Priest and Trustees Board members participated.

pic: a. Maduraveeran, Colombo north Gr. Cor.

The Aadhi Vaasi Nayaka (Wedhi Nayaka) of Dehiattakandiya, Hennanigala, Thalavarigaye Gunabanda called on the WPC Governor Assayyid Alavi Moulana recently at the Governor's Secretariat, Colombo.

pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, panadura Central Gr. Cor.

Western Provincial Councillor Al Haj M.M.M. Anjad opens the newly constructed road, under the Gama Neguma program at China Fort, Beruwala recently.

pic: b.M. Mukthar, beruwala Spl. Cor.

OFFICE-BEARERSColombo Malay Cricket Club

President: T.Y. SaheemImmediate Past President: Uvaiz SamsudeenClub Captain: Soekarno Ousmand.Vice Presidents: Brig. Kumban Bohoran, Tnaj Lantra, Tony Packeer, Hussain Jayah, Mrs. Shafina Faujudeen, Rohan Musafer, Iqram Cuttilan, Ruby Dole, Mrs. Malreen Lantra,Mrs. Shanaz Bohoran.Hony. General Secretary: Ramalee AdjumainHony. Asst. Secretary: Dhrishan Saldin.Hony. Treasurer: Ibnusha AllyHony. Asst. Treasurer: Taariq Booso.Hony. Secretary Ground and Pavilion: Rizwan BadoordeenCricket Secretary: Irfan AllangHockey Secretary: Yaseen SamathNetball Secretary: Shamila JayahRefreshment Bar Secretary: Thajudeen Girsy,Indoor Games Secretary: Riza AzoorSocial and Entertainment Secretary: Rinaldin RahamanYouth Affairs Secretary: Roy Marso.

The special religious program Punya Bhoomi Vandana was organised by the Dunagaha Pahan Sith Foundation at Girihadu Seya in Thiriyaya and the Ruwanweliseya recently. The Dham Hamuwa was held near the Samhadhi Buddha statue. Here the President of the Guruge Group Dr. Mervin Dhanawardana Guruge presents the Sannas Pathra to businessman Somasiri Jayasuriya. Dayal Bandara is also in the picture.

pic: ivon nissanka, divulapitiya Gr. Cor.

The ‘Raigam Korala Bakmaha Ulela organised by the Horana Navodaya Organisation was held at the Horana town recently. Here the winners of Unilever Avurudu Kumari competition, G.V. Dewika Dilini (Centre), W. Nihara Madushani (left), T.S.C. Bagya (right) with Kalutara District MP Vidura Wickramanayake and other competitors.

pic: priyadarshani Kahawala, ingiriya Central Gr. Cor.

Ten official vehicles worth over Rs. 61 million were presented to the NHDA Man-agers of Ampara, Mullaitivu, Jaffna, Colombo, Anuradhapura, Hambantota, Gam-paha, Moneragala, Matara and Kurunegala, under the Janasevana Ten Million Housing Development program at a ceremony at CETRAK premises, Battaramulla. Here Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minis-ter Wimal Weerawansa at the ceremony. Ministry Secretary K.W.P. Dayaratne, NHDA Vice Chairman A.W. Dayananda, General Manager, Brig. Sudath Perera and Working Director Padma Udayashantha Gunesekera were also present.

The annual Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations of the Het-tigoda Group of Companies were held at the Sarvodaya Vishva Samadhi Hall, Moratuwa recently, under the patronage of the Chairman of the Hettigoda Group Dr. Victor Hettigoda and the Directors. Here the winners of the Siddhalepa Avurudhu Kumari contest. From left: First runner-up W.A. Ayesha Madhu-vanthi (Siddhalepa Packing Dept), Winner P.L. Lakmali Roshini de Silva (Siddhalepa Packing Dept), First runner-up: P.A. Thushari Sanjeevani (Threepala Packing Dept.)

A huge traditional Katuru Onchilla, erected by the Horana Navo-daya Organisation was held at the Horana public grounds. Here parents enjoy a swing on the onchilla with their children.

pic: priyadarshani Kahawala, ingiriya Central Gr. Cor.

The auspicious transactions during the Sinhala New Year of the People's Bank, Delgoda Branch was held at the branch premises recently. Here the Branch Manager Ajantha Gamaarachchi presents girfts to customers.

pic: Malwana Gr. Cor., Mahanama vithanage

The Independent Television Network's first Tamil radio channel Vasantham FM celebrated its fifth anniversary at the ITN prem-ises recently. Here ITN Chairman Rosmand Senaratne with Director Hashim Omar cuts the cake. Deputy General Manager (Vasantham FM and Lakhanda Radio) Asoka Karunanayake, DGM Programs Vipula Rathnasiri and Vasantham FM Manager M.L. Kiruba were also present.

pic: ruzaik Farook

An Ayla Shanthikarma was organised in the Horana town recently on the initiative of Kalutara district Parliamentarian, Vidura Wickramanayaka. Here a large crowd watches the cer-emonial dancers in action.

pic: priyadarshani Kahawala, ingiriya Central Gr. Cor.

A tug-o-war competition between humans and an elephant was the highlight of the ‘Raigam Korala Bakmaha Ulela’ in Horana recently. The pachyderm lost the event.

pic: priyadarshani Kahawala, ingiriya Central Gr. Cor.

The final of the Bakmaha Cricket Tournament for the Rohitha Bogollagama Cup 2012 was played at the Obeysekerapura grounds, Rajagiriya recently. Thirty-nine Six-a-Side soft ball cricket teams from the Kotte electorate and suburbs took part. Here the captain of the winning team Raththanapitiya United Sports Club, Sanjaya Perera receives the trophy from former Secretary, Ministry of Investment Promotion and Industrial Development, Upananda Vidanapathira-na, Kotte SLFP chief organiser and former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogoll-agama looks on. pic: Sumanachandra ariyawansa

The Board of Management of the Ummu Zavaya Masjid, Colom-bo felicitated the newly appointed High Court Judge Ahsan Marikar at the Masjid premises recently. Here Chief Imam of the Masjid, Kaleefathush Shazuli Moulavi J. Abdul Hameed (Bahji) after presenting a memento to Marikar. Managing Trustee Hussain H. Ansary and Asst. Treasurer S.H.Z. Azad were also present. pic: ruzaik Farook

Muslim Ladies College, Colombo organised the ‘Dengue Eradi-cation Week’ at the College premises recently. Here the Princi-pal Dr. (Mrs.) Hajarjahan Munsoor, Past Pupils’ Association Vice President Mrs. Fawaza Thaha, SDS Secretary M.S.M. Amhar, staffers and members of the SDS at the sharmadana campaign. pic: ruzaik Farook