2 Wednesday 15th December, 2010 The Island Home News Podi Hamuduruwo’s birthday SLA readies for S. Lebanon Ven Galboda Gnanissara Thera (Podi Hamuduruwo) of the Gangaramaya temple, Hunupitiya, , deployment, offers more celebrates his birthday yesterday. As the chief incumbent of the Gangaramaya, since 1984, Podi Hamuduruwo has done yeo- men for UN missions man service for both, the Sangha and the laity and continues to do so. BY SHAMINDRA FERDINANDO n the post-war era, under the UN Command at various trou- Responding to a query ated ’s commit- Sri Lankan forces ble spots. by The Island, a senior ment to the Haiti mission Ican bring in the Military sources say the country can official said that the then even at the height of the much needed foreign deploy more troops on UN peacekeeping UNP-led UNF government war in the Northern and exchange by serving assignments amidst the re-deployment had taken up the challeng- Eastern Provinces. In fact, at the end of 30-year ing task of deploying Sri Lanka went to the extent war. large contingents on UN of increasing its troop com- A contingent of missions. The official said mitment in Haiti to meet the 140 Mechanized that the government had taken the UN requirement even during the war, Infantry troops and responsibility as the then Premier Ranil sources said, adding, “no one would have support elements is Wickremesinghe felt the Norwegian- expected the government to sustain the expected to leave for arranged CFA could free forces from any mission. Lebanon on further operational commitments. Army headquarters based sources Thursday (Dec. 16), Sources said that since the first major said that the present Haiti contingent sources say. The mis- deployment in September 2004, thou- comprised 50 officers and 699 soldiers sion is the first given sands of troops had served the UN mis- (Sinha Regiment) and seven officers and to Sri Lanka since sion in Haiti. 11 men from the Signals. The SLAF and the end of war on Each soldier is paid about $1,020, SLN, too, have contributed to the Haiti May 19, last year. whereas Sri Lanka receives payment for mission. arms and equip- Sources said that over the years, Sri ment used by troops Lankan personnel had served in Haiti, Directors and Staff of Mass Times at on UN missions. Chad, Lebanon, Sudan, West Sahara, ST. ANTHONY’S SHRINE Sources said that Congo, Ethiopia and Burundi. Sources Eco-Tech Create the UN had appreci- said that observers remained in Sudan, Kochchikade - Colombo 13 West Sahara and Congo.

21 Company * Daily Mass: 6.00 a.m. - Tamil (Pvt) Ltd. 12.15 p.m. - Sinhala * Tuesday St. Anthony’s Extend their deepest Novena & Mass: 6.00 a.m. - Tamil sympathies 11.30 a.m. - Benediction 12.00 noon - English on the 5.30 p.m. - Benediction 6.00 p.m. - Sinhala sudden demise of 8.30 p.m. - Benediction * First Friday Mass: 6.00 a.m. - Tamil MR. W. STANISH 12.15 p.m. - Sinhala 6.30 p.m. - Tamil JOSEPH * Sunday Mass: Saturday - 6.00 p.m. - English of Sunday - 5.30 a.m. & 7.30 a.m. - Tamil - 12.15 p.m. & 5.30 p.m. - Sinhala Sangattikulama, Attorney-at-law, Priyani Perera, Chairperson of the ‘Neethi Ranga’, Organizing Committee lights the traditional oil lamp, Anamaduwa. at the inauguration of the ‘Neethi Ranga’ - 2010, held at Kularatne Hall, , Colombo, recently. Chief Justice J. A. N. de Silva (garlanded) Shibly Aziz PC (centre) President of the Bar Association and Bar Association office bearers look on.

Notice of sale under Section 9 of Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) Act No. 4 of 1990. ASP Abeykoon remembered PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Religious ceremonies will be held on NATIONS TRUST BANK PLC Dec. 19 and 20 at Dalada Maligawa to invoke blessings on ASP (Formerly Known as Nations Trust Bank Limited) Dharmapriya Abeykoon, of the All that divided and defined allotment of Land Presidential Security Division (PSD), depicted in Plan No. 3909 dated 8th July 2008 who died in an LTTE suicide attack made by G. Ambepitiya Licensed Surveyor, of the land called ARDEN FOREST situated at directed at the then President Sarikkamulla of Panadura Thotamune in Thalpiti Chandrika Kumaratunga on Dec. 18, Debedde in the District of Colombo Western Prov- 1999. ince. A Buddhist Rememberance service Containing in extent A0-R0-P10.25 will be held at the slain police offi- together with the buildings and everything cer’s residence standing thereon on Dec. 18. The aforesaid property Mortgaged to Nations Trust Abeykoon who DEATHS Bank PLC by Mohamed Moosin Mohamed Nawfer had represented of No. 78/80, Sir Baron Jayathilake Mawatha, Co- lombo 01 and has made default in the payment St. Sylvester’s AMARASINGHE ANDREW – Beloved due on Mortgage Bond bearing No. 985 dated 18th joined the police husband of late Augene Perera (retired August 2008 attested by Nirodha Supekshalie department in School Teacher), brother of John Kalansooriya Notary Public of Colombo. 1991 and served (Malaysia) and Juliat (Newzealand), father Under the authority granted to us by Nations Trust the PSD at the of Shirani (Good Shepherd BMV, Bank PLC., we shall sell by Public Auction the time of the LTTE Nayakakanda), Jude and Priyantha above mentioned property. attack. (Maliban Biscuit Company), father-in-law ON THE 29TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2010 AT 2.00 P.M. AT THE SPOT of R. M. Wijesiri Ratnayake (Retired – Please see the Govt. Gazette dated 12/11/2010 and Kelaniya University), Gayani and Dilanthi The Island, Lakbima & Thinakkural newspapers dated (Kelaniya Divisional Seceretary’s Office - 12/11/2010 regarding publication of Resolution. DUDLEY Samurdhi Division), expired. Funeral on Access to the property - Proceed along Colombo - Wednesday (15) at 4.00 p.m. Dalugama A2 Highway for 221/ Kilometres, turn right on to Podu Roman Catholic Cemetery. 14/669, 2 IS NO Sewa Mawatha, proceed for 150 metres, finally turn Jonikwatta, Kohalwila Rd, Dalugama, left on to Zuhair Avenue. The property is the third on Kelaniya. T.P. 011-2912685. right. MORE Mode of payment RAJASEKERA – NELSON (ex-EDB). The successful purchaser should pay the Auctioneer Beloved husband of Orela (Staff, St. the following amounts in cash at the fall of the hammer. Joseph College), father of Lakmal, brother 01. 10% (Ten percent) from the concluded sale price. of Paul, Milinda, Newton, Graton, 02. The balance 90% of the purchase price should expired. Remains will lie at 67, Wijeya be deposited with the Nations Trust Bank PLC, Road, Mabole, Wattala till 8.00 p.m. on Head Office within 30 days from the date of sale. Tuesday 14th Dec. Burial at St. Anthony’s 03. 1% Local Sales Tax of the purchase price which Church Cemetery on Wednesday 15th Dec. is payable to the Local Authorities. Cortege leaves No. 325/3, Negombo 04. Professional fees of 2.5% (Two & Half precent) Road, Nittambuwa at 4.00 p.m. on the concluded sale price. Dudley 05. Total cost of advertising and other expenses Fernando (73), JAYAWARDENA – L. STANLEY.Beloved incurred by the Bank. who worked at husband of late Sujata, beloved father of 06. The Clerk’s & Crier’s wages of Rs. 500/- the Upali newspa- Ramanee, Prasanna, Ruvani, Priya and pers as English 07. The Notary’s attestation fees for the attestation Sanjeeva, loved father-in-law of Sepala, Type Setting of the Conditions of Sale Rs. 2000/-. Geoffrey, Amal and Vidisha, affectionate Operator, died Further particulars regarding Title, Deeds and other (13-12-2010) after brother of Magantha, Irie and Asoka and connected documents could be inspected from the a brief illness. He brother-in-law of late Sampat and Sidath, following office. leaves his three loving grandfather of Rajeev, Santhushi, Manager - Consumer Litigation, daughters, a son Anandi, Shenelle, Minal, Sandeep, Sarani Nations Trust Bank PLC, No. 256, Srimath and wife. and Anya, expired. Cremation at 5.30 p.m. Ramanadan Mawatha, Colombo 15. Cremation will on Wednesday 15th December at the Tel: 011-4682403, 077-3918733 takes place on General Cemetery, Kanatte. No. 8/2, THRIVANKA & SENANAYAKE 16th Thursday Coniston Place, Colombo 7. AUCTIONEERS (tomorrow) 5 p.m at Hunupitiya Licensed Auctioneers, Valuers & Kanatte. Cortege Court Commissioners leaves residence A.F. RAYMOND LTD. No. 182, 3rd Floor, Hulftsdorp Street, No. 321, FUNERAL DIRECTORS Colombo 12. Dippitigoda Road, SILENTLY SERVING THE NATION Tel/Fax: 011-2388318. Hunupitiya, Phone: 693737 / 8, 694474. WWW.senaholdingsinfo.com. Wattala. Fax: 94-1- 685632