41SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2013

Community

The headquarters of the World Fellowship of Buddhists in Bangkok, Thailand organised the Intra-Faith Forum on ‘How Buddhists can work together’ recently. Col. Sudath Madugalle, Co-Secretary of All Ceylon Buddhist Federation and Asst. Secretary, World Buddhist Federation delivered a lecture on the theme. Ven. Norriaki Kunitomo of Japan, Ven. Kuan Xiv of China, Ven. Sanghasena of India are also in the picture.

Pic: Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya Gr. Cor.

Casual employees of the Matara Municipal Council were made permanent, under the patronage of Southern Province Governor, Kumari Balasooriya recently. Here the Governor presents a letter of appointment to an employee. Matara Mayor, Sosindra Handunge looks on.

Pic: S. Surendrage

A ceremony was held at the Iranian Ambassador's residence to welcome the Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayathollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri recently. Here Ayathollah Mohammad (centre), flanked by the Ambassador Dr. Mohamed Nabi Hassanipour and Dr. Shuja Khan.

Pic: Ruzaik Farook

The owners of S and T Group, Samira S. Ratnayake and Thath-sarani Bulathsinhala presented books on space and astronomy to astronomer and science writer Anura C. Perera at the ‘Inter-national Book Fair 2013’ at the BMICH recently. Book publisher Dayawansa Jayakody, is also in the picture.

The Local Government and Provincial Councils Ministry allocat-ed pickup and tipper worth Rs. 170 million to 23 local authorities islandwide recently. Here the Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister A.L.M. Athaullah hands over the keys to an officer. Ministry Secretary R. A.A.K. Ranawaka, Co-ordinating Secretary to the Minister, Engineer M.S. Naseer and ‘Pura Negu-ma’ Project Director Gamage were also present.

Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.

A blood-donation campaign organised by the Supriya Youwana Samajaya of Gonawala, Polgahahena, Kelaniya was held recently in connection with its tenth anniversary.

Pic: Edward Weerasinghe, Kelaniya Gr. Cor.

The Asia Pacific community Base Health and First Aid Workshop Integration Healthy Lifestyle by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was held in Sri Lanka recently. Here Anton Victoria, Chairman, Gampaha district branch explains to the group led by Dr. Terhi Heimasmaki (left), the Zonal Health Coordinator of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Pic: H. Fernando, Negombo Spl. Cor.

A photocopy machine was presented to Vihara Maha Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo from the fund allocations of Colombo dis-trict SLFP Organiser and Western Provincial Councillor Ajmal Mowjood recently. Here the Councillor presents the machine to the Principal, G.D. Mujitha Gamanayake. Hassan Mowjood and other staffers are also in the picture.

Pic: M.S.M. Munthasir, Panadura Central Gr. Cor.

A project to beautify the environs opposite the Matara General Hospital was initiated recently. Here Chairman, Dockyards Co. Ltd Akihitho Nakaage unveils the plaque. Youth Affairs Minister Dullas Alahapperuma and Matara Mayor Sosindra Handunge are also in the picture.

Pic: S. Surendrage

Wheel-chairs were donated to the differently-abled, organised by the Karaithivu Divisional Secretariat at its office recently. Here Digamadulla district parliamentarian P.H. Piyasena presents a chair to a beneficiary. Eastern Province Road Development Min-ister M.S. Udumalebbe is also in the picture. The ceremony was presided over by the Divisional Secretary, S. Jegarasan.

Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, Livestock Productivity and Development and Agrarian Services Development of the Central Province, Muthiah Ramasamy assumed duties recently. CWC President and Deputy Minister Muthu Sivalingam is also in the picture.

Pic: D. Vasanthakumar, Nawalapitiya Roving Cor.

The Sri Lanka Carrom Federation organised the Inter Club carrom tournament at the Carrom Federation Headquarters, Maharagama recently. Dematagoda United Sports Club won the tournament. Here the chief guest, Nimal Hettiarachchi, Carrom National Coach Leslie Mathaiz and Secretary M.Z.M. Zaffar are also in the picture.

Pic: Ruzaik Farook

The Sahitiya Festival organised by the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha was held at its main hall in Hendala recently. Here the Chairman of the Sabha Thiyagaratna Alwis lights the oil lamp to inaugurate the ceremony. Western Provincial Councillors Janaka Sooriyaban-dara and Anthony Cooray look on.

Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.

The Akkaraipattu Municipal Council organised a tree-planting campaign at the Akkaraipattu Muslim Burial Ground recently, to mark the ‘Local Government Week 2013'. Here Mayor A. Ahamed Zackie plants a sapling. Deputy Mayor, M.M.M. Rizam, Municipal Commissioner, A.L.M. Azmi and the Councillors were also pres-ent.

Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.

Several popular varieties of fruit saplings were distributed among the people of Thibbotuwawa, Wiyalagoda and Wiyalagodawatta under the fifth stage of the Divi Neguma program with the the participation of officials of the Eheliyagoda Divisional Secre-tariat.

Pic: Nimal Wijayatunga, Eheliyagoda Spl. Cor.

Football jerseys donated by the former NWP Councillor A.H.M. Riyas were distributed by Chairman, Puttalam Urban Council K.A. Baiz, among footballers in the Puttalam town, on the first day of the 'City Father Challenge Trophy' match.

Pic: M.U.M. Sanoon, Puttalam

A procession to highlight environmental protection and dengue eradication was conducted by the Akkaraipattu Municipal Coun-cil, to mark the ‘Local Government Week 2013'. Here students carry slogans with the Municipal Commissioner, A.L.M. Azmi, Municipal Councillor N.M. Najimudeen, PHIs and the teachers.

Pic: I.L.M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Cor.

A discussion on the future of youth and their problems was held at the South Eastern University of Sri Lanka (SEUSL) recently, chaired by Vice Chancellor Dr. S.M. Mohamed Ismail and attend-ed by Deputy Minister for Economic Development, M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. Here Youth Parliament's Deputy Minister for Co-Existence, A.L.M. Rizan presents a report to Deputy Minister Hizbullah. Vice Chancellor (left) and SEUSL's A.M.M. Mustapha are also in the picture.

Pic: M.A. Phakurdeen, Addalaichenai Gr. Cor.

Western Provincial Councillor M.M.M. Amjad opened the newly constructed road, off Ishaththul Islam Mawatha, Dhar-ga Town recently. M.Z.M. Badiuddeen, Chairman Ishathul Islam Children's Development Centre and members are also in the picture.

Pic: B.M. Mukthar, Beruwala Spl. Cor.

A ceremony to felicitate six senior persons in Colombo at the Navalar Manimandapam was held recently, organised by the Colombo North Hindu Pari-palana Sangam and the Colom-bo Muththamil Mandram, in recognition of their social ser-vices. R. Asokkumar, S. Daya-lan, K. Gaweshamoorthy, N. Ketheeswaran, P. Naguleswaran and A. Prabakaran are in the picture.Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo

North Gr. Cor.

'World Elders’ Day' cele-brations in the Eheliyagoda DS area were held at the Thoranakada Sri Push-parama temple, organised by the Eheliyagoda Wedihi-ti Bala Mandalaya recently with the participation of over 500 senior citizens. Here the chief guests stand to attention for the Nation-al Anthem, sung by a group of participants.

Pic: Nimal Wijayatunga, Eheliyagoda Spl. Cor.

EVENTSExhibition and Sale

The ‘Handful of Tranquillity Exhibition and Sale’ organised by the Ceylon Bible Society will be held at Christ Church, Dehiwela on October 25 and 26 from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The annual event is held for the tenth consecutive year to commemorate Elders’ Day.

Krishnamurti talkA recorded public talk on ‘A crisis in our conscious-

ness’ delivered by the late Indian sage J. Krishnamurti will be replayed at the Anula Nursery School hall, High Level Road, Colombo 6 today at 9.45 a.m.

It is organised by the Krishnamurti Centre, Sri Lanka Inc.

OFFICE-BEARERS

Sri Lanka Housewives’ AssociationPresident: Amena Mohamedally1st Vice President: Nuhara Mutalip2nd Vice President: Suhaila HussainJt. Secretaries : Deanna Rizvi, Dinuka ZubairHony. Treasurer: Kadija RajabdeenAsst. Treasurer: Nitha ChandratillakaCommittee:Ajanthi de Silva (Nominations Chairperson), Rene

Ismail, Rukshana Dias Abeysinghe, Sepalika Pinto, Shanaz Mushtaq, Mangalika Wijetunga, Deepa Jayasuriya, Chinta Senaratne, Joyce Fernando, Swar-na Gengatharan, Farida Asgarally, Hyacinth Silva, Seetha Abeysinghe, Raheela Khan, Tamara Hewage and Jayarani Pietersz.

The latest book by veteran writer, a staffer at the Divisional Sec-retariat, Ingiriya, Chandana Preethi Viraj, Apuuru Yahaluwo was launched recently at the Divisional Secretariat, Ingiriya. Here the author presents a copy to the Vice Chairman, Horana Pradeshiya Sabha, Ashoka Ranathunga. Kalutara district parliamentarian Vidura Wickramanayaka and Additional Divisional Secretary, Ingiriya Samanthika P. Liyanage are also in the picture. Pic: Priyadarshani Kahawala, Ingiriya Central Gr. Cor.

International White Cane Safety Day celebrations organised by the Sri Lanka Council for the Blind were held at the Colombo Public Library auditorium recently. Here the chief guest, Sec-retary, Ministry of Social Services, Emelda Sukumar presents a felicitation award to a Senior Council member, W.R. Perera. The Council's President Amaradasa Gunawardena and Secretary S.L. Hettiarachchi are also in the picture.

Pic: A. Maduraveeran, Colombo North Gr. Cor.

The foundation stone-laying ceremony for a two-storeyed building under the Mahinda Chinthana Mahindodaya program was held at Zahira College, Hambantota recently. Here the Principal A.H.M. Jiffry with other dignitaries after laying the foundation stone.

Pic: M. Irfan Zakariya, Hambantota Thinakaran Spl. Cor.