Chemical fertilizer, pesticides and weedicides import ban confirmed Ishara MudugaMuwa The Cabinet has approved Prime Minister ’s pro- posal as Finance Minister to sub- ’S NaTIoNal NewSpapeR I SINCe 1918 mit Import and Export (Control) weDNeSDaY juNe 02, 2021 I 17 pageS I VoluMe - 103 - No 129 RS. 30.00 I RegISTeReD aS a NewSpapeR IN SRI laNka I e-papeR Regulations to implement the pro- posed ban on the import of chemi- cal fertilizer, pesticides and weedi- cides declared under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act No. 1 of 1969, to Parliament. Talks on for producing sinovac vaccine locally Co-Cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambuk- MohaMMed rasooldeen the Daily News that initial discus- cination in Sri Lanka and the world for such vaccines on a daily wella said the Cabinet of Ministers Preliminary discussions were held sions were held on Tuesday at his production of vaccines in Sri basis. on April 27 this year, decided to in for the setting up of a Ministry to plan out the legal frame- Lanka, where it was decided that It was also felt that there is an ban importing chemical fertilizer, plant to manufacture the Chinese work needed for the establishment of the production of vaccines is the urgent need for the manufacture of pesticides and weedicides with the Sinovac COVID vaccines in Sri a manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka. best solution to end and control these vaccines because of the rising intention of promoting organic fer- Lanka. The focus of the discussions the pandemic successfully since prices of vaccines in all parts of the tilizer. To page 02 Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC told was on the legal status of vac- there is a huge demand in the world. To page 02 RS.30 BIllIoN FoR RS.5,000 allowaNCe

dIsTrIbuTIon 6-6.5 MIllIon a mobile vegetable vendor does double duty as a lP gas service in Colombo yesterday. Picture by sulochana gamage FroM Today FaMIlIes elIgIble organic fertilizer for next Maha season boon For low InCoMe FaMIlIes Ishara MudugaMuwa speaking at this week’s Cabinet approval has been granted to import Cabinet media briefing held yesterday at the dIlshan TharaKa and the pandemic will be eligible to required organic fertilizer and natural mineral Government Information Department said the lahIru Fernando receive the allowance. fertilizer through the government-own fertilizer government has taken measures to ban the use The distribution of the Gov- State Minister Semasinghe company for the cultivation of 500,000 hectares and import of chemical fertilizers, pesticides ernment’s Rs.5,000 allowance for said the distribution of the allow- of paddy fields in the 2021/2022 Maha Season. and weedicides to promote the use of organic low income families will begin ance will be strictly according to Co-Cabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister fertilizers in the country. To page 02 covering the entire country from the given criteria and he expects today (2). Around 6-6.5 million that only the eligible groups will families will be eligible for this request the allowance. scheme. If a family currently receiving The Government expects to benefits under any Government New police HQ to come spend nearly Rs.30 billion for this subsidy scheme receives less than project, Samurdhi, Household the current allowance of Rs.5,000, up in Bellantota Economy, Micro Finance, Self- the relevant arrears will be paid Employment, Business Develop- under this scheme. Only one Ishara MudugaMuwa ment and Underutilised State allowance per family will be given The government has decid- Resources Development State is the fourth round of the allow- and the Samurdhi allowance paid ed to shift the Police Head- Minister Shehan Semasinghe told ance payment since last year. on the seventh of every month quarters Complex to the Bel- a media briefing yesterday. Only Accordingly, Samurdhi recipi- along with the relevant arrears lantota area. the low income families and those ents, those who receive other will be paid from today, he added. Co-Cabinet Spokesman Mass who have completely lost their State allowances, low-income Although the distribution of Media Minister Keheliya Ram- income due to the pandemic will families, and those who have lost money was completed within two bukwella told the media at the Government be eligible for this allowance. This their sources of income due to to three days under To page 02 Information Department announcing this week’s Cabinet meeting decisions. To page 02

Production will not be affected due to ship mishap People buying salt ‘enough salt available, no need to panic’ in excessive quantities shavInI Madhara h.l.sunIl shanTha, Kalutara central special corr. Ceylon Salt Company Hambantota Chairman Nishantha Sadabarana People in many parts of the country including the said any chemicals floating in seawater after the MV X-Press Pearl mis- Kalutara district have started buying salt in large hap will not affect the production of salt whatsoever. He also insisted quantities following the rumour of possible sea water that there was no shortage of salt in the country and said there was no contamination after a ship carrying chemicals caught need for panic buying on rumours of a shortage. To page 02 salt harvesting in hambantota. fire in the seas off the Colombo port. To page 02

rda gets enjoining order against Reveal Selendiva achieve fiscal stability, four Central expressway contractors Investments’ revisit 2019 tax Former Minister ’s ‘olympus’ Company among them new role - UNP concession package - MP laKMal soorIyagoda struction Company from preventing the shIroMI abeyasInghe The Colombo Commercial High Court Road Development Authority from tak- Samagi Jana Bal- has issued an Enjoining Order prevent- ing possession of the Site, Stage II of The has awegaya (SJB) MP ing four contractors including former the Central Expressway from Mirigama urged the Government to pub- Patali Champaka Minister Daya Gamage’s ‘Olympus’ Con- to Kurunegala. To page 02 licly reveal details regarding the Ranawaka said the operations of Selendiva Invest- country should strive ments (Pvt) Ltd. to achieve fiscal sta- The UNP Working Committee bility while restruc- Daya’s company can be penalised for breach of contract - Kiriella has raised concerns that the Gov- turing loans. ernment is currently attempting Making a special statement over the eco- asela Kuruluwansa to use the ongoing COVID-19 nomic situation in the country Ranawaka Chief Opposition Whip and district MP Laksh- enforced travel restrictions in said the government should revisit the tax man Kiriella yesterday said the government can claim the country to engage in busi- concession package introduced in 2019 to damages from the company owned by former MP Daya ness ventures related to State- achieve fiscal stability. To page 02 Gamage for breach of contract in the construction of the Owned assets. To page 02 Central Expressway. To page 02 DN page 2 news wednesday, june 2, 2021 Moratuwa Mayor refused Health officials decide bail, remanded till 11 KApilA SoMARAtNe, group corr. Moratuwa Addition- on vaccine doses - Minister al Magistrate Uddala Suwandurugoda yes- ASelA KuRuluwANSA and ShAviNi MADhARA sector decides if getting only one dose in this regard. The Minister further point- terday refused the bail Youth and Sports Affairs Minister Namal builds the required immunity and if anyone ed out that it was mandatory to sign a form application filed before Rajapaksa stated that the government can- is not satisfied with the process or the vac- stating that one had no objection to receiv- Court by lawyers of not determine the number of doses needed cine dose they can refuse to take it. ing the vaccine. He also stated that if there remanded Moratuwa to be administered to an individual and He further said that the vaccination pro- is any problem the person can inquire Mayor Samanlal Fer- such decisions are made only by health cess in Sri Lanka is carried out in accord- about any issue from a doctor at the vacci- rnando. experts. ance with the accepted methods in the nation centre. He stated that in compari- He was remanded by Speaking to the media in Kandy yester- world and all activities are carried out after son to other countries, Sri Lanka is at the Minister Namal Rajapaksa at the centre where the the Moratuwa Addi- day (1), the Minister said that the health giving a good understanding to the people forefront in vaccinating its citizens. vaccination drive in the Kundasale DS Division is tional Magistrate till June 11 pending further held. Picture by Asela Kuruluwansa investigations over the alleged obstruction of duties of health officers at a vaccination centre at the Methodist Church in Molpe Moratuwa on May 27. A “B”Report regarding the incident had Batticaloa PHIs angry over Former unP Minister’s company been submitted to Court by a Special Police another Lankan Team attached to the Mount Lavinia Police deliberately delayed on May 28 based on the complaint made to the Mount Lavinia Police by the Health Officials abuse, suspect arrested expressway work - Minister who were on duty at the Vaccination Centre. SivAM pACKiyANAthAN, the PHI who went to dis- He surrendered to police on May 28 morn- IsP hacked Batticaloa special corr. charge his duty. Cabinet approves removal of ing on receipt of information that he is wanted lAhiRu FeRNANDo Public Health Inspectors After making a complaint olympus construction company by police for questioning over the incident The official website of a leading Internet (PHIs) attached to14 MOH to the Police the PHI along where he had allegedly obstructed the duties Services Provider (ISP) in Sri Lanka has divisions in the Batticaloa with his colleagues in the The Cabinet gave approval to way from Meerigama to Pothuhera. of the MOH and her staff staff involved in vac- faced a cyber-attack on May 30 causing district decided not to other 13 divisions decided remove a construction company named The company kept delaying its work cinating residents at the Molpe Methodist service interruptions for several days. engage in COVID preven- to abstain from COVID-19 ‘Olympus’ affiliated to former UNP and the Ministry had repeatedly Church premises on May 28. The attackers identified as a group of tive programmes owing to preventive work but per- Minister Daya Gamage from the con- requested them to complete their work Mount Lavinia Police told the Additional two had defaced the website, the Informa- a dispute in Arayampathy formed their normal duties struction of the Second Phase of the but to no avail. We instructed them to Magistrate in submitting the “B”report that tion Technology Society of Sri Lanka yesterday (1). until the person concerned Central Expressway for their deliberate expedite construction of this section. the Mayor had violated health guidelines (ITSSL) reveals. A female garment factory was arrested and inquired delay amounting to sabotage. However, they continued to delay con- issued by the Director General of Health Ser- According to the ITSSL, the official employee found COVID-19 into. Chief Government Whip Highways struction. We cannot open the section vices and entered the Molpe Methodist Church mobile application and several subdomains positive had been visited The Batticaloa Police Minister said the from Mirigama to Kurunegala without and created a scene obstructing the duties of of the relevant website were affected due to by the PHI in the Arayam- Crime Bureau had arrested previous government awarded con- completing the construction of that the medical staff. this attack and a large number of custom- pathy area for the pasting the suspect alleged to have struction contracts to cronies in its section,” he said. ers had faced difficulties in obtaining ser- of the isolation notice. An insulted the PHI. The Batti- Cabinet. A construction company Minister Fernando said that even vices. associate of the female vic- caloa Police said the suspect owned by former minister Gamage was though an additional sum had been Talks on for producing Considering the latest development, the tim had insulted and ver- will be produced in the Bat- awarded the contract to construct the paid the company delayed construc- ITSSL warns that the attackers could have bally abused and threatened ticaloa Courts today (2). second phase of the Central Express- tion. sinovac vaccine locally stolen sensitive data of the company From Page 01 through this attack. The defacement has ... been restored by now. who introduces new naming system for variants The World Health Organiza- Earlier this month the Indian of scientific data to help stop the “We’re not saying replace new Police... From Page 01 tion (WHO) has announced a government criticised the nam- spread. B.1.1.7, but really just to try new naming system for variants ing of variant B.1.617.2 - first Letters will refer to both vari- to help some of the dialogue of Covid-19. From now on the detected in the country last ants of concern, and variants of with the average person,” she Police Headquarters is currently func- WHO will use Greek letters to October - as the “Indian vari- interest. A full list of names has told the US-based website. tioning from three buildings which are refer to variants first detected in ant”, though the WHO had been published on the WHO “So that in public discourse, more than 100 years old at York Street countries like the UK, South never officially labelled it as website. These Greek letters we could discuss some of and Chaithya Road and is on rented build- Africa and India. The UK vari- such. will not replace existing scien- these variants in more easy- ings where the Civil Administration Office ant for instance is labelled as “No country should be stig- tific names. If more than 24 to-use language.” and several other divisions are due to lack Alpha, the South African Beta, matised for detecting and variants are officially identified, On Monday, a scientist advis- of space at the premises. and the Indian as Delta. reporting variants,” the WHO’s the system runs out of Greek ing the UK government said the Minister Ali Sabry and State Minister Dr.Channa Although approval had been given at The WHO said this was to Covid-19 technical lead, Maria letters, and a new naming pro- country was in the early stages Jayasumana at the meeting. the Cabinet meeting held on July 11, 2012 simplify discussions but also to Van Kerkhove, tweeted. She also gramme will be announced, Ms of a third wave of coronavirus to construct the Police Headquarters help remove some stigma from called for “robust surveillance” Van Kerkhove told STAT News infections, in part driven by the It was pointed out that the country has the Complex in Mirihana, action had not been the names. of variants, and for the sharing in an interview. Delta, or Indian variant. (BBC) potential to produce six million vaccines by taken on the shift. August through domestic production and A land of 14 acres land located at No. seven million vaccines by September. It was 142, Bellantota junction on the Attidiya - stated that a significant percentage of the Pepiliyana main road belonging to the Sri From Page 01 From Page 01 country’s population could be vaccinated and Lanka Police has been identified as the Organic fertilizer for ... Chemical fertilizer... that it would be a great help in controlling the most suitable location for the construction epidemic, the minister added. of the Police Headquarters Complex. Accordingly, the Agriculture Ministry has iden- Speaking at this week’s Cabinet media briefing held yes- Those attended the talks at the meeting The Cabinet of Ministers approved the tified the need to take immediate action to supply terday at the Government Information Department yester- held under chairmanship of the Justice Minis- proposal tabled by the Public Security the required organic fertilizer for the 2021/2022 day the Minister said Sri Lanka spends about 500 million ter on Tuesday were, State Minister Prof. Minister to construct the Police Head- Maha Season. US dollars annually to import chemical fertilizers. Exessive , Sri Lanka Pharmceuti- quarters Complex in the said land in Bel- At present there are 27 local organic fertilizer usage of chemical fertilizer, weedicides and pesticides has cals Corporation Chairman Dr.Prasanna lantota instead of the Mirihana area and manufacturers licensed by the National Fertilizer badly affected people and the environment. Considering Gunasena, State Pharmaceutical Manufactur- to identify the required buildings as sepa- Secretariat Office and considering the production these facts the government has taken this decision as the ing Corporation Chairman Dr. Uthpala rate projects according to the require- capacity of ten of them, it is possible to supply first step of limiting the use of chemicals in agriculture. Indrawansha, Justice Ministry Secretary ments and carry out construction. organic fertilizer locally for 224,000 hectares for He said that the government has decided to import M.M.P.K.Mayadunne, Drug Production, Sup- the 2021/2022 Maha Season and to manufacture organic fertilizer required for the upcoming Maha season. ply and Regulation State Ministry Secretary the required organic fertilizer for another 100,000 hectares subse- Considering the fact that there is a possibility to send Dr.Saman Ratnayake, National Medicines quently to make available of the required facilities for the identified harmful weeds with organic fertilizer by competitive agri- Regulatory Authority Chairman Dr. Rasitha Reveal selendiva farmers. cultural countries, the government has taken measures to Wijewantha and officials representing the From Page 01 ... The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposals made by Agricul- implement a testing mechanism via three research insti- Attorney General’s Department, Justice Min- ture Minister to appoint a special pro- tutes to test samples of organic fertilizer imported to the istry, the Legal Draftsman’s Department and At the time of Selendiva Investment’s curement committee on organic fertilizer, natural minerals, and che- country. from the State Pharmaceutical Corporation inception in July 2020, it was tasked with lated herbal trace and a technical committee specialized for the rele- “This is not a popular decision at this moment. But if the were present. the revival of three State institutions, name- vant subject to assist the procurement committee. government fails to do this, no one else can do this. There ly the Grand Hyatt Colombo, Hotel Develop- Cabinet approval has also been granted to import the organic ferti- will be criticism, various arguments and ideologies. Some- ers (owning company of Hilton Colombo) lizer through the licensed companies that have permission to import times people will blame the government considering the From Page 01 and the Grand Oriental Hotel. However, fertilizer for 600,000 hectares of the other crops adhering to the rec- short-term outcome of this decision. But this is a powerful enough salt... according to media reports, Selendiva ommendations of the research institutions of the relevant crops. and complicated decision taken by the President and the Investments will now be tasked with the Approval has also been granted to import identified specific ferti- government for the betterment of the country,” said the It was reported that consumers had pur- ownership and diversification of a collection lizers for non-food charming plants, cut flower cultivations, and non- Minister. chased more salt with rumors stating that the of State-owned lands and assets including soil cultivation through the Import License Method adhering to the fire on the distressed vessel would affect salt land and buildings belonging to Foreign recommendations of the research institutes of the relevant crops. production in the country. He also noted that Ministry, the Air Force Headquarters, and From Page 01 no matter what chemical is mixed in seawater the Bank of Ceylon. Many of these buildings achieve fiscal stability... due to the shipwreck or the fire, all the date back to the 19th . unwanted chemicals are removed by the high The UNP asks the Government as to daya’s company can be... From Page 01 “This move will build the confidence of heat of evaporation in salt production. whether the relevant legislation regarding local and foreign investors and financial “The remaining sodium chloride alone is Selendiva Investments has been presented institutions with regard to public used for the production of salt so that it does to Parliament for their approval. As the Con- The losses incurred to the government finance”, he said. not contain anything unfit for human con- stitutionally empowered body to oversee as a of breach of contract by the He was of the view that achieving fiscal sumption. Even now, seawater contains many public finance, it is the prerogative of the company in question can be recovered stability will help avert printing of curren- different chemicals. Not only by this ship but Parliament to approve the establishment of from the company’s assets or the funds in cy and it will pave for economic stability also by other means various acids and chemi- such an institution. the bank accounts of the company owner. too. Ranawaka also opined as the govern- cals are contained in sea water and Chairman Furthermore, the UNP asks the Govern- He said that the losses can be covered ment is struggling to repay loans and inter- Sandabarana said it was possible to extract all ment as to what guidelines have been by acquiring the properties belonging to est, the country should go for the restructuring of loans. “We that by evaporation. enforced which will govern the operations the company. should discuss with the lending institutions to restructure the and appointments to this company. “When I was the Highways Minister,16 loans to suit the country’s ability to repay them”, he said. The sovereignty of Parliament has once companies were given the contract of constructing the Central He was of the view that swap agreements with friendly again been threatened by the creation of Expressway from Mirigama to Kurunegala which is 41 kilometers in countries will not provide any solution to the financial issues People buying... From Page 01 such a company. Will this politically appoint- length. He said the then government entered into agreements with faced by the country. ed Committee be accountable to Parliament? these companies. “These agreements are so strong that any company Many shop keepers in Kalutara said yester- Concerns have been raised that this pro- breaching the agreements can be brought to book,” he said. day that customers have started storing pack- ject is an extension of the Port City which Kiriella was responding to a question over the recent Cabinet deci- ets of salts in an unprecedented way in fear of will be a part of Sri Lanka owned by foreign sion to terminate the contract agreement that the government had From Page 01 possible scarcity following the mishap on entities. entered into with a construction company belonging to Daya Former Minister daya... board of the ship. Gamage. Consumers complained that many boutiques Accordingly, Court issued an enjoining order preventing four at village level are in the practice of hoarding OBITUARY contractors, a joint venture known as Sierra - Olympus - Tudawe- salt stocks expecting a price hike due to the CEC from preventing the Road Development Authority, ICC- demand. From Page 01 Access (Nawaloka-KDESH JV) and KDAW- NEM-E&C Consorti- Rs.30 Billion for... um from carrying out the remaining works of the Package B of Stage II of the Central Expressway. the last phase in 2020, this time the programme would take Commercial High Court Judge M.A.R.Marikkar made this more than 10 days to cover the entire island due to the prevailing order pursuant to a lawsuit filed by the Road Development situation. Authority and its Chairman Chaminda P.Athuluwage. The State Minister added that although the fisheries community The RDA alleged that Contractors are nowhere near com- RUPESINGHE - NOEL (Ex Liptons). has been exempted from this scheme, fisheries families in four pletion as per the extension of time granted. Dearly beloved son of late Mr. E.W. Divisional Secretariat Divisions who have been affected by the The RDA stated that the time period for completion in Rupesinghe (Ex - Royal College Staff) and MRS. MAGDELINE “SHANTHA” PONNADURAI MV X-Press Pearl ship disaster will be given the allowance. terms of the progress made as per the latest assessment by the aged 79, passed away peacefully on He requested the public to support the Government’s Rs.5,000 Project Engineer is flagged as ‘uncertain’. As a result of the Mrs. Josephine Rupesinghe, brother & May 24th 2021 in London, UK. allowance programme and act responsibly within this period. said uncertainty of the time for completion, the RDA is unable brother-in-law of late Nissanka & Anula, late Bobby and late Manel Viswasam, Dearly beloved wife of Kandiah Swamipillai Addressing the media, State Minister Semasinghe said that to complete Stage II of the Central Expressway from Miriga- Ponnadurai (Ex Bank of Ceylon), loving mother of reports available within the Divisional Secretaries will decide on ma to Kurunegala. Patrick and late Rosemarie, Jacinta & Ajit the late Shanthikumar and Ganeshkumar, adored who will receive the allowance of Rs. 5,000 and Divisional Com- In 2017, tenders had been awarded to joint venture known and Roshan & Leonie (Australia). Remains grandmother of Danika, Kishankumar and Arianna, mittees are also authorised to determine the suitable recipients. as Sierra-Olympus- Tudawe - CEC by RDA for the Construc- lie at A.F. Raymond's Funeral Parlour. sister of the late Radha, the late Devi and Lalitha. “Accordingly, around 6 to 6.5 million families will be receiving tion of Central Expressway Project Stage II. Funeral on 2nd June, 2021 at 11.00 a.m. The memorial ceremony will be held on June 2nd the allowance,” the State Minister said. President’s Counsel Romesh De Silva with counsel Ruwan- at the General Cemetery, Borella (R.C. 2021 at the Marylebone Crematorium in London, UK. This measure is aimed at providing relief to the underprivileged tha Cooray instructed by Attorney Sanath Wijewardane Section). Due to the Covid restrictions, the Condolence to [email protected] communities who are facing difficulties due to the travel restric- appeared for the plaintiffs. The case will be taken up again on family has decided to have a private funeral. tions now in force. June 9. tuesday, june 1, 2021 news page 3 DN Housing project for estate First Bhikku COVID Treatment workers in Malinboda IsHArA MuDuGAMuwA The Government of Cabinet approval has India has agreed to provide Centre set up in Kandy been granted to implement Rs. 500 million as a grant a housing project for estate to construct 480 houses for AselA KuruluwANsA from any part of the coun- workers in Malinboda. the estate workers includ- The Devon Rest at the try infected with COVID- The project has been ing these 171 houses, the Lake Round in Kandy was 19 could enter the Treat- implemented after a Minister said. officially handed over to ment Centre and receive request by the estate work- The Cabinet approved the Health Ministry yes- treatment. ers during the Gama the resolution by the Prime terday as the first Bhikku Gamini Weeraratne said Samanga Pilisandara Minister in his capacity as COVID-19 Treatment Cen- that at a time when the (Dialogue with Village) the Urban Development tre in the country under people of this country are with President Gotabaya weekly Cabinet media and Housing Minister to the patronage of the Anu- facing severe difficulties Rajapaksa in Deraniyagala, briefing yesterday at the set up 171 housing units in nayake Thera of the Mal- due to the COVID-19 pan- Co-Cabinet Spokesman Government Information Malinboda and 60 houses wathu Asgiriya Ubaya demic, he had donated his Mass Media Minister Department where he also of them will be constructed Maha Viharaya and the Devon Rest Company for Keheliya Rambukwella said that 171 houses will as the first phase by the Maha Sangha. a COVID-19 Bhikkhu said. be constructed for the State Engineering Coopera- Devon Group of Compa- Treatment Centre with the He was speaking at the estate workers. tion, the Minister said. nies Managing Director feeling that he should do Gamini Weeraratne has something for the country donated the Centre as a and the people as a busi- Bhikkhu COVID-19 Treat- nessman. Ministers, MPs should encourage ment Centre and other Anunayake of Malwatte chapter Most Ven Niyangoda Vijithasiri Thera, Anunayake of Malwathu Chapter Anu- facilities including its beds Asgiriya chapter Most Ven wedaruwe upali Thera, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga nayake Theras Ven. Niyan- have been completed by Dela and Kandy General Hospital officials in the Centre. Picture by Asela Kuruluwansa goda Sri Vijithasiri, Dim- Health Workers – Minister Amaraweera the Temple of the Sacred bulkumbure Wimaladhar- Tooth Relic under the ment Centre will be fully critically ill, he will be at a discussion held at the ma, Asgiri Chapter Anu- Environment Minister patronage of Diyawadana supervised by the Kandy transferred to the Kandy Temple of the Sacred nayake Ven. Wederuwe said Nilame Pradeep Nilangala National Hospital, Perad- National Hospital or the Tooth Relic regarding the Upali Thera, Members of that Ministers and Parlia- Dela. Basnayake Nilame of eniya Teaching Hospital Peradeniya Teaching Hos- establishment of a sepa- the Maha Sangha, Kandy mentarians have a responsi- the Vishnu Devalaya in and the Kandy Medical pital, Asgiriya Chapter rate treatment centre for District Secretary Chan- bility to encourage health Kandy Mahen Ratwatte Association. Secretary Ven. Naram- the Theras, Gamini Wee- dana Tennakoon, Kandy workers who are committed has also contributed on Diyawadana Nilame panawe Ananda Nayaka raratne consented to pro- National Hospital Director to fight against COVID behalf of the Vishnu Deva- Pradeep Nilanga Dela has Thera said. vide Devon Rest for the Chandana Wijesinghe and pandemic. laya in this regard. provided an ambulance for COVID-19 infected purpose, Ven. Naram- Specialist Dr. Nandana Minister Amaraweera Fifty monks can receive the place. monks had a hard time panawe Ananda Nayaka Jayathilake of the Perad- said that Parliamentarians treatment here. The If a monk who is receiv- getting treatment with the Thera said. eniya Teaching Hospital have a responsibility to take COVID-19 Bhikku Treat- ing treatment becomes public in wards. Therefore, He said that a monk were present. care of and encourage the Minister Mahinda Amaraweera handing a pack of essential items to a health official. health personnel in the fight against COVID 19 The Minister also met these officers’ duty. But it pandemic. the employees and inquired is not fair to look down on The Minister launched a about their shortcomings. the mission of the health programme to provide Each pack included health- sector. Transport facilities packs of essential commodi- care materials, food items, Without the commitment ties including sanitary face masks and sanitary of the health staff, our items to the health staff items. entire country would still and family healthcare per- The Minister commend- be a cemetery. sonnel at the medical offic- ed the commitment and “Some of our people have for health staff Kalutara Hospital minor es in the Hambantota Dis- dedication of the health neglected their social trict. The packs were dis- officers to save the people responsibilities. They do The Red Cross Socie- tive basis.Additional Districts and the staff in staff stage protest tributed to the staff of the from the pandemic. “Many not follow the instructions ty has launched a pro- Secretary Medical Ser- COVID control pro- Tangalle, Ambalantota and still think that protecting given by the health sector gramme to provide trans- vices Dr.Sunil De Alwis grammes. H.l suNIl sHANTHA, the demands. The Joint Walasmulla MoH Offices. the people is just a part of and the Government.” port facilities to health said that the Ministry Health Minister Kalutara Central Special Corr. Health Workers’ Union staff in support of the will provide the trans- Minor staff of the Kal- Chairman said that the Ministry’s efforts to com- port facilities to the offic- thanked Red Cross utara General Hospital authorities have been Birthday Party at shangri-la Hotel bat COVID. ers of the Provincial Director General Dr. staged a protest on sever- ignoring their demands The Red Cross, there- Health Services Direc- Mahesh Gunasekara, al demands yesterday at that they made to the fore, has agreed to pro- tors and Central Gov- for providing the trans- the hospital main Ministry for many years. vide 50,000 trips by ernment Hospitals port facilities that were entrance. He said that the minor Six more arrested Uber to cover the engaged in COVID con- a major requirement Job permanency for workers will stage anoth- The Police yesterday for violating quarantine regu- Organiser of the party Colombo, Kalutara, trol activities in the for the health staff dur- substitute health servants, er massive-scale protest, arrested six more persons lations. Chandimal Jayasinghe and Gampaha and Kandy Colombo, Kalutara, ing the COVID pan- solution for the shortage if the their justifiable and who attended the birthday They will be produced model Piumi Hansamali Districts on a cost-effec- Gampaha and Kandy demic. of workers and accident fair demands are neglect- party at the Shangri-La before the Hulfsfrops Magis- were arrested on Monday. allowances were some of ed further. Hotel in Colombo on Sunday trate Court, Police said. They were later granted bail. Gampaha COVID cases to Werellawatta

IrANGIKA rANGe Tourism Minister COVID 19 infected patients from the Gampa- inspected the Centre yes- ha District will be treated terday and told the media at the Intermediate Care that the facility will be a Centre in Werellawatta part of the Gampaha from June 7. Base Hospital. The Sri Lanka Navy So far the Centre is has already has complet- equipped with 750 beds. ed the centre using it's The Sri Lanka Water manpower and technolog- Supply Board has donat- ical expertise. ed another 250 beds. Suspect arrested

Ven. Mawarale Bhaddiya Thera was being invited by the with narcotics Ambassador for the Dhamma sermon. MAHINDA P. lIyANAGe, dent of Narawala, Akmee- Central Special Corr. mana. The motorcycle A 24-year-old suspect belonged to a resident of Vesak in Tokyo was arrested in Rathgama and the sus- Meepawala, Poddala, pect is a co-worker of a Galle along with six main drug dealer, Police The Sri Lanka Embassy Sri Lankan Associations in grams of narcotics, while said. in Tokyo invited Ven. Japan represented the he was transporting the The drug dealer has Mawarale Bhaddiya Thera event. narcotics on a motorbike deployed young people in for a Vesak Day Dhamma The Dhamma Sermon bearing a fake number drug trafficking, Police Sermon at the Embassy on was broadcast via the Mis- plate during the travel said. Poddala and Akmee- May 28. It was attended by sion Facebook and over restrictions, Poddala mana Police are investi- the Ambassador, staff and 2,300 devotees participat- Police said. gating to arrest the drug their families. Most of the ed. The suspect was a resi- dealer. ‘Fishing restrictions should be imposed around , suburbs’ ANANDA KANNANGArA fish traders and customers day, but the recent inci- However, large stocks of The Government should at the market. dent prevented them from fish are still uninterrupted- impose at least a three- The PCFM Chairman purchasing fish since they ly brought to the Central week fishing restriction said that the debris mixed are still of the view that Fish Market from outsta- from now on for fisherman with ocean water along the fish sold at the Fish tion harbours except from around Negombo and sub- the coastal belt in Negom- Market are not suitable for the affected coastal areas. urbs that affected by the bo have dispelled fish buy- consumption,” he said. PCFM Chairman Wick- debris of the X-Press Pearl ers from outstations from He said that if the Gov- ramarachchi also said that ship to clear the doubts of buying fish at the market ernment makes an the fishing community in outstation traders and cus- during the past two weeks. announcement on the fish- the affected areas are tomers about the quality He said that the Fish ing ban in the affected lamenting that their fish- of the fish being sold at market is receiving stocks ocean areas, the daily sales ing nets are getting dam- the Central only from areas where the at the Central Fish Market aged entangled with the Fish Market (PCFM) since ocean waters that have not would become normal and rubble mixed with chemi- the majority is of the view been affected and there- traders would purchase cals in the ocean waters that the fish at the market fore fish buyers and cus- fish without any fear. and requested authorities are unsuitable for human tomers should not be “We can assure that to provide them with consumption, PCFM afraid of buying quality fishing activities are not financial assistance to buy Chairman Jayasiri Wickra- fish being sold at the mar- done in these affected fishing nets. marachchi said. ket. areas now and the fish is He said that without The unprecedented “Normally huge fish brought to the main mar- purchasing new fishing daily turnover of 90 per stocks are bought by fish ket from other areas where nets, thousands of fisher- cent sales in the recent traders in the Colombo the sea water is not mixed men in the affected areas past at the PCFM has now District and several other with debris of the dam- cannot engage in their dropped to 25 per cent distant areas from the aged ship,” Chairman livelihood even after lifting due to poor attendance of Central Fish Market every Wickramaratchchi said. the fishing ban. DN page 4 Feature Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Take cybersecurity seriously

Most people do not take basic Smart classrooms combine physical and online teaching privacy safeguards on Facebook Beware of online and Covid-19 smartphone scams

5G is an emerging technology

What impact has Q:the pandemic made on internet usage in Sri Lanka? Getting a good signal is not easy in some areas A: Internet usage in Sri Lanka before the outbreak of the pandemic was quite dif- ferent from what it is today. Earlier, most LAHIRU FERNANDO Sri Lankans used it for social media and entertainment such as YouTube and smart- lthough the use of the Internet and cyberspace related activities in Sri Lanka have drastically phone gaming. But Covid-19 has pushed more people such as teachers, students and increased with the pandemic, it is evident that the country has failed to face new developments in employees to use the Internet willingly or the digital sector and address the sudden high demand. Minimal digital literacy and the under- unwillingly. At present over 60 percent of developed digital infrastructure in the country are some of the reasons for this. The users also have the total population in the country is using A the Internet in some way and have Internet faced numerous difficulties during this period including issues related to online privacy and security. The Daily connections, either on a smartphone or News interviewed the President of the Information Technology Society of Sri Lanka (ITSSL) Rajeew Mathew through home-based routers. to discuss this topic further. Ransomware attacks are increasing is the country’s Q:digital infrastructure sufficient to cater to such a sudden and higher demand?

A: Although the demand has increased, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have not upgraded the infrastructure to meet this sudden and higher demand. This in return directly affects connection stability and strength. The few ISPs who hold a monop- oly over the Internet backbone in the coun- try do not have the required capacity to meet the demand. Moreover, some ISPs are more concerned about their profit than the quality of the service they provide to customers. Lack of coverage and towers is also a huge issue. Although we are current- ly in discussions to bring 5G technology to the country, there some parts of the coun- try that do not even experience 4G proper- Rajeew Mathew ly. ten assurance the institution gives to the complainants that they would act on the What are the matters raised, they are not issuing any let- Q:i nternet-related ter or notice on the progress of the inquir- ies they have conducted. Accordingly, we issues identified within can see that they work in a somewhat irre- Adults should keep a tab on their children’s online activity the last one-and-a-half sponsible manner. As well, in the future, Sri Lanka will 13,000 complaints received by the sonal details to outsiders and not clicking Future cyberattacks could be a threat not years? experience the new 5G technology. This is Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness on suspicious web links will be helpful to only for the critical infrastructure but for a technology in which everything is based Team (SLCERT) about social media stay safe. the lives of the people even when they are A: We have identified several issues. on the ‘smart concept’. Therefore, before account hackings last year alone. Also, on not users themselves. Therefore, the Gov- The main issue is that the existing infra- moving and upgrading to 5G, Sri Lanka some occasions, ransomware had been ernments should take immediate steps to structure is outdated. This reduces the will have to adopt legal provisions and installed in computers. They have been Were there several improve the digital literacy of the public. Internet speed and thereby directly affects other mechanisms which are strong created by the hackers and have caused Q:cyberattacks on Further delays in taking counter action Internet efficiency. The capacity of the ser- enough to ensure cybersecurity and the loss of data. As a result, the users’ files could encourage further attacks. vice providers is also an outstanding issue. privacy of the users. could be encrypted by hackers. We urge local websites recently? The only legislation Sri Lanka has Less capacity brings less efficiency to the users not to pay ransom to the hackers if regarding cyberspace related crimes is the users. they asked for a ransom from you to A: Yes. Several websites including Gov- Computer Crime Act No.24 of 2007. By What are the issues decrypt your encrypted data. There is no ernment owned ones had been subjected to now it is quite outdated. Therefore, the What steps can Q:that users face assurance whether they would decrypt that cyberattacks on different occasions within existing laws should be updated to act data. the first five months of this year. On May against the upgraded and new forms of Q:be taken by the during the pandemic? 18, a well-known hacker group had hacked cybercrimes. Also new rules and regula- the official website of the Sri Lanka tions should be adopted as suitable as new authorities to address A: Apart from the poor Internet speed, How and why have Embassy in China. The other websites technologies such as 5G are introduced to these issues? strength and the other infrastructure relat- Q:cyberspace related belong to Sri Lanka Police, Ceylon Elec- Sri Lanka. ed difficulties, the risk of cyberattacks is crimes increased tricity Board, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrari- high during this period. Mainly, hackers an Research and Training Institute, Health How can users with A: Many of the Internet users have have been able to mislead the users and during the pandemic? Ministry and the Southern Province Fish- lodged complaints with the Telecommuni- hack the accounts with a simple effort eries Ministry. According to what we have Q:little digital literacy cation Regulatory Commission of Sri within this short period. The increased revealed, a Turkish hacker group is behind Lanka (TRCSL) on the poor Internet number of users with less digital literacy A: The main reason is the lack of digital these cases. act carefully with the speeds being experienced by them. Also, has been a boon for the hackers. Fake literacy of many users and the careless internet to prevent the users have raised their voice against news, fake rewards and prize campaigns manner in which they transact with the the unjustifiable data charges by the ser- and misinformation generated by the hack- Internet. Due to Covid-19, many people in Can you elaborate possible risks? vice providers. But we have not seen an ers are easily available these days. the rural areas switched to online methods Q:on the status of the active response from the Government- This is a threat to the users’ privacy and even without proper knowledge and facili- A: It is mandatory for every user to use owned TRCSL so far. Apart from the writ- sensitive personal data. There were nearly ties. Not taking protective measures in country’s cybersecurity unpredictable and strong passwords for advance was also a reason. Accordingly, and the possible future their accounts. In addition, you are warned this made it easier for the hackers to not to add or follow unknown people on achieve their targets. This is evident as the risks? social media. This advice is especially for largest number of cyberattacks related women. Before you accept a friend request complaints in Sri Lanka has been reported A: Internet users with little digital liter- from someone, you should first verify the last year. Most of them were on social acy are more vulnerable to cyberattacks. profile of the requested friend. Also, you media. should not click on unknown or strange links. For example, there are numerous messages which are fake being circulated How can the users saying that some renowned global and Q:ensure their own local companies are giving away free gifts. These are scams. security? Before you click on such links and fol- low their guidelines, check the official A: There are several easy tips that Inter- websites of the relevant companies to net and social media users can follow to verify if they are giving away any such keep their accounts secure. We urge them gifts. Consult an educated person on the to update the contact details such as the subject. Finally, always following the offi- e-mail and mobile number on social media cial social media pages of the renowned accounts, so the relevant companies can companies will be helpful for you to stay easily reach you in case of an emergency or secure from these scams. Do not let any- unrecognized activity by a third party. one, even the persons well known to you, Activation of the two-factor authentication, misuse your lack of digital literacy and prevents from publishing the details such create unnecessary problems for you. as phone number and birthday in a public- Videoconferencing has become popular dur- Stay digitally and physically safe during E-learning is here to stay visible mode, not disclosing sensitive per- ing the pandemic this pandemic. tuesday, june 1, 2021 news page 5 DN Over 73,200 people vaccinated in , Negombo – State Minister Lanza Rural Roads and Other important in controlling State Minister Nimal staff to make the vaccina- operating under the Dis- Infrastructure State Min- the pandemic than that Lanza said that the nec- tion a success through trict Development and ister said was in the first wave of essary support will be the Rural Development the Regional Develop- that 73,225 people in the COVID. provided to the health Committees that are ment Committees. Members of the Maha Sangha conducting the final rites. Wattala and Negombo Electorates have been vaccinated to control the Funeral of Ven. Dr. Baddegama COVID-19 pandemic. State Minister Lanza was commenting on the Samitha Thera in Baddegama vaccination in Wattala and Negombo at a meet- MAHINDA P. L IYANAGE, ha. Ruhuna University dignitaries of other faiths ing in Wattala recently. Galle Central Special Corr. Vice Chancellor Akuratiye including Bishop Rev. He said that 38,225 The cremation of Ven. Nanda, Baddegama Father Raymong Wick- persons in the Wattala Dr. Baddegama Samitha Dutugemunu Rajamaha ramsinghe and several Electorate and 35,000 Thera was held at the Viharaya Chief Incumbent Catholic Sisters took part persons in the Negombo Baddegama Crematorium and Galu Korale and in the final rites. Electorate have been on Sunday (30) afternoon Gangabada Pattu Chief Southern Province Gov- given the first dose. in accordance with quar- Judicial Sanga Nayake Ven. ernor Dr. Willie Gamage, The Government will antine rules. Welivitiye Sumana Thera Minister Ramesh Pathira- vaccinate the relevant age Religious rituals were and Retired Principal Ven. na, State Minister Mohan groups as indicated by held at the Baddegama Lelewala Jinawansa Thera P. De Silva and MPs Sam- the World Health Organi- Town Hall with the partic- participated. path Athukorala and Isuru zation (WHO) despite ipation of the Maha Sang- A number of religious Dodangoda were present. the allegations by the Opposition. The vaccina- tion is being carried out successfully and steps have been taken to imple- Five suspects nabbed for breaching quarantine rules ment the programme MAHINDA P. L IYANAGE, quarantine rules. The duced before court, without causing incon- Galle Central Special Corr. suspects were riding Police said. Habaradua venience to the public. motorbikes without face- OIC IP Priyanth Udaya- State Minister Lanza Habaraduwa Police masks, violating the kumara along with a said that the public inter- arrested five suspects in quarantine rules. team of Police Officers est in vaccination is more A Venerable Thera being vaccinated in Wattala. Galle for violating the They were to be pro- arrested the suspects.

Hambantota District Secretary Eastern Province records 8,835 COVID cases, 144 deaths A.B.ABDuL GAFOOR, COVID cases and 15 RATs have been conduct- Sri Lanka recorded was found in Vietnam. assumes duties Ampara District Group Corr. deaths, Kalmunai ed in Kalmunai. Kalmu- 183,452 COVID cases We, therefore, urge the The Eastern Province Regional Health Services nai reported two COVID and 1,441 deaths so far. public to act responsibly recorded 8,835 COVID Director Dr. G.Sugunan cases in the first wave, When compared to other and cooperate with health M.IRFAN ZAKARIYA, Ruhunu Administrative Public Management from cases and 144 deaths said. 1,468 in the second wave countries, Sri Lanka is in authorities to combat the Hambantota Group Corr. Complex, Hambantota the . until May 31 while Kal- He said that 16,453 and 233 in the third a better place. virus, Dr. G.Sugunan H. P. Sumanasekera recently. He said that he would munai reported 1,702 PCR tests and 18,897 wave. Recently a new virus said. assumed duty as Hamban- He received his primary develop the Hambantota tota District Secretary education from Dharmapa- District and focus on the with the participation of a la Vidyalaya, Kalutara and common needs of the peo- limited number of people his higher education from ple in the district, especial- amidst religious obser- Ananda College, Colombo ly to educate the public on vances at the District Sec- and obtained his Bachelor preventing the spread of retariat of the Magam of Science and Masters in COVID.

A large member of papaya growers in Mutur and Kaddai- Batticaloa Catholic Diocese has taken steps to assist families badly hit by the COVID- parichan in the Trincomalee District have been severely 19. The residents have been resettled after Tsunami 2004 at Dutch Bar and Panichai- affected since their entire papaya cultivations were blown yadi /Thiraimadu in need of food. Here Rev. Fr. T. Lorene Loganathan, Parish Priest of St off in the recent cyclone. The worst affected were Kadat- Ignatius Church, Dutch Bar, Kallady and the Parish Priest of Our Lady of All Nations’ karaichenai, Kaddaiparichchaan and Mutur. They appeal to Church, Panichaiyadi /Thiraimadu and Rev.Fr. Pius Prasanna handing provisions over to the relevant authorities to extend a helping hand. Picture by the needy families last week. Picture by Sivam Packiyanathan – Batticaloa M.A.Phakurdeen, Addalaichenai Group Corr. Hambantota District records 2,191 COVID cases

M. IRFAN ZAKARIYA, maharama 287, Weera- Hambantota Group Corr. ketiya 224, Beliatta 190, The Hambantota Dis- Hambantota 283 and trict has recorded 2191 Sooriyawewa 111. Ambal- COVID cases so far, antota has reported 315 according to the Hamban- COVID cases, Angunu- tota District Information kolapelessa 129, Katuwa- Centre. na 78, Lunugamwehera Tangalle has reported 85, Walasmulla 141 and Hambantota District Secretary H. P. Sumanasekera assuming duty. 313 COVID cases, Tissa- Okewela 35.

Three isolated GN divisions in Dengue spreads Lunch was served for the inmates of the Mayura Children's Home and Mayura Home For the Elders in Matugama on Monday during the travel restrictions under the patronage Batticaloa opened; five isolated of Ports and Shipping Affairs Minister . Picture by H.L Sunil in Hambantota Shantha, Kalutara Central Special Corr. SIVAM PACKIYANATHAN, Meanwhile, five Grama laveli 17, Chenkaladi 14, Batticaloa Special Corr. Nilanadari Divisions have Kiran 10, Arayampathy RAjA WAIDYASEKERA, Dr. Patabedige said den- The isolation of the been locked down from 10, Valaichchenai eight, Tissamaharama Special Corr. gue is often detected with Palameenmadu, Kallady May 18 including the Oddamavadi eight, Applications for Grade 1 students before June 30 Dengue has spread in high fever, aches joint Velur and Kallady Thiruch- Sinna Urani and Nochchi- Koralai Pattu Central the Hambantota District, pains and red patches on chenthur Grama Niladari munai Grama Niladari eight, Kattankudy two S.M.WIjAYARATNE, their children to Grade I by registered post on or Regional Director of the skin. She said that it is Divisions in the Batticaloa Divisions. and one from the Tri Kurunegala Daily News Corr. classes for 2022 before before June 30 this year. Health Services Dr. Deepi- important to consult imme- Manmunai North Secre- The Batticaloa District Forces. The Education Ministry June 30 this year. More details are availa- ka Patabedige said. diately a doctor at a Gov- tarial Division has been reported 145 COVID Most COVID cases are has notified that school The parents and guardi- ble on the Education Min- She said that steps have ernment hospital and lifted yesterday, Batticaloa cases on Monday and Era- those connected with the heads have to accept the ans have to send in duly istry website, Ministry been taken to educate the obtain treatment if anyone Government Agent K. vur 25, Batticaloa 23, Batticaloa garment facto- applications from the par- filled applications to the Secretary Prof. Kapila public on the disease. shows the symptoms. Karunagaran said. Kaluwanchikudy 19, Vel- ry. ents who needs to admit respective school heads Perera said. Lankan Doctor recognised for anti-tobacco efforts Dr Palitha Abeykoon, Former the National Tobacco and Alco- ment of tobacco control laws. the tobacco tax in 2016 follow- Lanka by approximately 15% chairman of National Authority hol Act of 2006, which led to the He also formed a close relation- ing a modeling study that during his tenure at NATA. Dr on Tobacco and Alcohol in Sri establishment of the National ship with Civil Society and Non- showed cigarettes are more Abeykoon was instrumental in Lanka, International Public Authority on Tobacco and Alco- Government Organizations to affordable than 30 years ago. obtaining support from WHO to Health Expert, and WHO Direc- hol (NATA). boost advocacy and conduct FCTC Project. establish the Centre for Com- tor-General Special Envoy for This law also banned all forms community-level programs and Sri Lanka was one of 15 coun- bating Tobacco, the WHO-affili- COVID-19 Preparedness and of tobacco advertising and spon- interventions related to tobacco tries selected for the WHO ated tobacco industry observa- Response for SEAR, was named sorships, prohibited sales to reduction. FCTC Project, leading to sever- tory in the University of Colom- one of the South-East Asia those under 21 and sales Dr Abeykoon’s contribution al significant activities and poli- bo, Sri Lanka. Region WHO World No Tobac- through vending machines, and to reducing the harmful use of cy changes. Ban on Smokeless Dr Abeykoo also successfully co Day 2021 awardees in recog- declared most public places tobacco and alcohol in Sri Lanka Tobacco. advocated for pictorial health nition of his extraordinary con- smoke-free. is immeasurable; however, some NATA issued a Gazette notifi- warnings in 2015, resulting in tribution to combating harmful When Dr Abeykoon was of the outcomes of his work cation banning the import, dis- Sri Lanka’s recognition as the tobacco use, Sri Lanka was one appointed the Chairperson of through NATA are as follows: tribution, and sale of all forms of first country in the WHO South- of the first countries to ratify NATA in 2014, he formed cru- Tobacco-Free Zones. Scaled smokeless tobacco in Sri Lanka East Asia Region to agree to the the Framework Convention on cial partnerships with the gov- up initiatives in communities in 2016, including ENDS. Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Tobacco Control (FCTC). Sri ernment public health network where traders voluntarily Through the achievements Trade in Tobacco Products. The Lanka was also one of the first and enforcement agencies such stopped cigarette sales, result- listed above, and countless oth- WHO Sri Lanka Country Office Groups of deer at the historic Koneswara Temple now have countries in the region to adopt as the Sri Lanka Police, Cus- ing in 120 towns in Sri Lanka ers, Dr Abeykoon’s efforts sig- looks forward to continuing entered Trincomalee without fear of hunters and unruly a tobacco control law in line toms, and the Department of where cigarettes are not sold. nificantly contributed to the work with Dr Abeykoon on cru- people during the travel restrictions. Picture by with the Articles of the FCTC, Excise to strengthen enforce- Taxation. Advocated to increase drop in cigarette sales in Sri cial public health issues. M.A.Phakurdeen, Addalaichenai Group Corr. DN page 6 EDITORIAL WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 X-PRESS PEARL

Wednesday, June 2, 2021 A strong message CAUSES SEA OF TROUBLE

he Government has demonstrated that it would not hesitate to use the big stick even against its T own local-level functionaries who flout the cur- rent regulations, which augurs well for the overall drive being carried out in earnest to see the back of the pandemic. Last week the Government took deci- sive action against the Moratuwa Mayor, who, going against the restrictions in force, went berserk trying to obtain the vaccine for his favorites via ‘chits’ and engaging in heated arguments with medical person- nel sans the regulation face mask. The mayor is now in remand custody and should be dealt with the strictest terms under the law if he is to be made an example to drive home the point force- fully that politicians must not interfere in the vaccina- tion or other preventive campaigns. Following the incident, President Gotabaya Raja- paksa came in for high praise for wielding the big The MV X-Press Pearl in flames stick against members of the ruling party which is bound to send a clear message to other would-be troublemakers. Then we had an episode involving another Mayor, this time from Kurunegala, who was shown on television cutting his birthday cake at the Kurunegala police station, with full attendance of the police high ups in the area. The Mayor had attended a Pirith ceremony at the Police Station and the Birthday celebration was also held on the sidelines. The question arises, though, as to how birthday parties can be allowed at a time when all celebratory events have been banned, and at a sanctuary of law enforcement he unimaginable already been severely dis- tasked with apprehending suspects who violate scale of the coast- turbed by micro-plastics and health protocols. al and marine pol- overfishing. Deemed as the True, there was no overt celebration of the Mayor’s T lution caused by worst ecological disaster of the distressed Singapore- the country, this incident, in Birthday which was apparently confined only to cut- flagged cargo box ship, MV its aftermath, triggered a ting the cake. But what message will this convey to X-Press Pearl, which was string of questions worthy of the public who are being admonished for coming foul engulfed in fire near the investigation. This is the sec- of the health regulations? The guardians of the law, Colombo Port with container ond such disaster to unfold in who ought to be leading from the front in setting an loads of hazardous chemicals our waters in recent times, example to society, ought to do better. on board, added a new chal- the fire on board the MT lenge for the Government, on New Diamond being the first. The IGP has ordered a full investigation into the affair top of the raging COVID-19 Immediate concerns raised Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa inspecting a section of the affected coastal area and the divisional ASP who was present at the event pandemic and the economic by environmentalists and was transferred to another station. This is another fallout. political representatives vided the protection and instance that goes on to drive home the public per- The Government had to act included as to who permitted indemnity cover for X-Press ception of the links between politicians and the law fast using all hands available the vessel to enter Sri Lankan Pearl, which caught fire on May enforcement. True, the Mayor being the first citizen of to rescue crew members, waters, whether Sri Lankan 21 near the Sri Lankan port of the area must have been invited by the police for the extinguish the flames, prevent authorities were aware of the Colombo. an oil spill and stop the vessel harmful chemicals on board Pirith ceremony with all good intentions and the from sinking following an the vessel, whether the Port Unbecoming conduct birthday party may have happened on the spur of explosion on May 25. Two authorities were alerted the moment. But, the law enforcement should not be injured seafarers were taken about the nitric acid leak in On a different matter entire- seen entertaining politicians for whatever reasons, to local hospitals for treat- the vessel, whether Sri Lanka ly, the COVID-19 vaccination lest this create a negative impact on the public view ment. The Navy and the Air lacked expertise to handle programme, which was making of the police. But this nexus is well known. Who can Force did a commendable job the situation and whether Sri headway despite the many forget the servile countenance of a former IGP in all those operations with Lanka’s legal framework is snags on its way, was marred by the swift assistance from India strong enough to deal with unwanted interferences of poli- answering a call, clearly from a political bigwig, say- and later from the Nether- an incident of this magni- ticians and influential people ing he would not order a certain arrest. lands, which sent a team of tude. over the last couple of weeks. Let the Moratuwa and Kurunegala episodes serve as experts at short notice. On the other hand, con- Fisher-folk impacted ate steps could be taken to The most noted of all such an effective deterrent to all police officers to conduct The 186-metre vessel had cerns have also been raised The matters involving the mitigate the negative impacts unpleasant incidents was the themselves with due dignity as befits the Khaki uni- 278 tonnes of bunker oil, 50 on the lapses on the part of cargo ship naturally attracted of the incident. high-handed behaviour of Mor- form which was once an object of awe and rever- tonnes of marine gas oil and the Singapore-based compa- a lot of political attention Urban Development, Coast atuwa Mayor Samanlal Fernan- 1,486 container loads of toxic ny X-Press Feeders which given their adverse environ- Conservation, Waste Disposal do, where he literally attempted ence only to be sullied in recent times due to heavy chemicals and raw materials handled the ship and its mental and social impact. The and Community Cleanliness to hijack the vaccination pro- politicization of the law enforcement. It is hoped that for cosmetics and various cargo. Some experts on the livelihoods of thousands of State Minister Dr. Nalaka gramme in Moratumulla Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Ret.) Sarath other industries, including 25 subject were of the view that fishermen were interrupted as Godahewa told the media on demanding priority for the resi- Weerasekera, a war veteran, would put things right tonnes of nitric acid. The tire- it amounts to a breach of fishing activities were tempo- Monday that the owners of the dents who had chits issued by and elevate the police service to its former glory less efforts of the firefighters, international guidelines and rarily halted following the Singapore-registered cargo him. days. amidst rough seas and bad understandings relevant to incident. Well-aware of the carrier would be sued after Undue political influence has Meanwhile, doubts have once again been raised if the weather that prevailed, avert- the shipping industry if the sensitivity of the issue, the gathering necessary informa- become a common occurrence ed a shipwreck and thus con- relevant company had con- Government promptly decid- tion. in the personal affairs of the two-week travel restriction, currently in force, is trolled the environmental dis- cealed the true state of the ed to pay an interim allowance Opposition Leader Sajith people, may it be a job inter- going to have the desired effect. This is more so aster to a considerable extent. vessel from the authorities in of Rs. 5,000 to the fishermen Premadasa, issuing a press view, admission to a school or given the various ruses adapted by individuals to There is also apparently no the Colombo Port. affected in the area. statement on Friday, called for receiving handouts, but med- abuse the prevailing guidelines and bypass the law danger of the ship sinking or The Criminal Investigation It will be paid parallel to the a transparent inquiry on grant- dling with the inoculation drive enforcement. Even at a cursory glance the lockdown leaking its own fuel stocks. Department (CID) has Government’s programme to ing permission to the cargo was something new and raised is seemingly coming apart if one observed the large However, little could be appointed a 10-member team distribute Rs. 5,000 allowance vessel, in which a nitric acid many eyebrows. stream of vehicles that entered Colombo City on done to save the coastline of senior detectives to delve for the needy families affected leak had been detected, to The Mayor’s unruly attempt from debris that washed deeper into the incidents and by the third wave of the come to the Colombo Port. was thwarted by the Moratuwa Monday alone. According to reports over 5,500 vehi- ashore from the burnt ship, claims surrounding the con- COVID-19 pandemic. The The Catholic priests in the Medical Officer of Health cles, including three-wheelers entered Colombo City which was afloat just 9.5 Nau- tainer ship operated by decision was taken on Satur- area, issuing a press statement (MOH), who stuck to her guns from 6.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – a matter of three-and-a- tical Miles (17.6 km) away X-Press Feeders. The CID on day after Prime Minister on the advice of Archbishop of that political favouritism was half hours. True, police turned back 3,500 of these from the Colombo Port. At the Monday recorded statements Mahinda Rajapaksa made an Colombo His Eminence Mal- not possible when administer- vehicles for alleged abuse of the rules and for dis- same time, the sea waves hit- from the , Chief Engi- inspection tour of the affected colm Cardinal Ranjith, also ing vaccines. A heated puted notions of what constitutes an Essential Ser- ting the beach had turned neer and the Second Chief coastal area at Uswetakei- urged the Government to exchange of words ensued black due to contamination of Engineer of the ill-fated ship, yawa, a fishing village in Wat- compensate the fishing com- between the two, and the ugly vice. harmful chemicals and other who were earlier brought tala, where he discussed with munity affected by this inci- scenes, which first went viral Now, in an apparently desperate bid, the police have raw materials from the vessel. ashore and were in quaran- public representatives and dent. on social media and later on even taken a decision to penalize Heads of Govern- The Western and Southern tine. authorities on what immedi- As mentioned, this was the national television, resulted in ment institutions and the private sector if they sum- beaches were covered with second large-scale marine pollu- a public outcry. The video mon more than the required (bare minimum) staff to plastic pellets, which were tion event reported in less than shows that the lady doctor was their workplaces. Whether this move is practical will among the cargo, and other a year in Sri Lankan waters. A putting up a brave fight not to be the question. Certain specific duties and func- debris washed ashore. Truck- major oil spill occurred when cave in to the pressure. loads of plastic pellets were the loaded crude oil tanker MT Following a Police complaint tions would need the full complement of the work- removed using bulldozers to New Diamond caught fire in from the MoH, Mayor Fernan- force such as in the case of giant projects, and those scoop them up with sand. The September last year in the seas do, who surrendered to the of a highly technical nature requiring round-the-clock Navy and the Army troops as off the East coast of Sri Lanka. Police, was arrested and maintenance and surveillance by staff in their organ- well as the Marine Environ- The owners of the vessel paid remanded till June 11 for ic formations. The President has gone on record ment Protection Authority Rs. 442 million to Sri Lanka in obstructing the duties of Gov- stating that it is not his intention to make the econo- (MEPA) and other stakehold- October last year for the ernment officials and violating my suffer as a result of the prolonged lockdowns. ers worked shoulder to shoul- expenses incurred by the Gov- quarantine rules and regula- der in Hazmat suits to clean ernment stakeholders in dous- tions. Needless to say, a skeleton staff would necessarily up the coastal belt while turn- ing the fire. Former Attorney The political pot boiled over mean a slowdown or even a paralysis of certain sec- ing back the people, who were General Dappula de Livera, this incident, and the miscon- tors not to mention low output. incautiously collecting the who retired last week, forward- duct on the part of the Mayor debris despite the repeated ed a claim of Rs 3.4 billion in was openly condemned by a But as already mentioned it is Hobson’s choice for the Beach clean-up in progress Government. Even expert medical opinion states warnings of their hazardous April this year to the lawyers seemingly irate President Gota- that the economic well-being of the country cannot nature and despite the prevail- representing the New Diamond baya Rajapaksa during a round- ing movement control orders. over marine pollution. table discussion on controlling compensate for the potential loss of lives. Therein The environmentalists Meanwhile, Rob Hawes, COVID-19. The President lies the crux of the matter. mourn that the ecological head of marine at US-based pointed out that the ugly inci- impact of this accident would claims management firm Craw- dents like those should be dealt be felt for several generations ford & Co., estimates the cargo with strongly as those under- to come. loss from the fire aboard the mine the entire COVID-19 inoc- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY X-Press Pearl containership to ulation drive. Several Govern- In-depth probe be between US$ 30 million and ment Ministers who were pre- US$ 50 million, with insurers sent at this discussion expressed Society cannot exist without law. Law is the bond This unexpected incident facing hull and machinery, lia- regret over this incident and and essence of society. has been too much to bear for bility and cargo insurance assured the President that such - Joseph P. Bradley the marine environment of claims, S&P Global reported. incidents would not happen the country, which had People collecting debris from the ship despite Government advice The London P&I Club has pro- again. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 opinion page 7 Dn Vilified Covid fighters have the toughest brief in ages

Rajpal abeynayake ters in all countries are particu- ference between unforced errors giving, if the polls and the recent hen Dominic larly vulnerable these days to and other missteps in gover- by-election results are anything to Cummings, the various charges ranging from nance. Unforced error is tennis go by. former Advisor to incompetence to negligence. parlance for bad play due to The Governing Sri Lanka Podu- Wthe British Prime This happened in the UK one’s own failures rather than jana Peramuna (SLPP) leadership Minister Boris Johnson faced a where Matt Hancock, the Health the skill or effort of the oppo- should be happy as long as the SJB British Parliamentary Commit- Minister, was savaged by Domi- nent. The UNP Government led keeps scoring own goals such as tee of Inquiry last week, he nic Cummings who told his by the current SJB types were the recent wheelbarrow stunt. unleashed on his former pal for inquisitors in the Committee the maestros of unforced errors There are also the political analysts nearly seven hours and lambast- that the gentleman should have such as the weeks-long fuel who are assessing the Govern- ed him for mismanaging the been sacked from his post 15 or shortages due to delays in ship- ment’s record entirely on its China Covid situation in the UK. 20 times already. Even in rela- ments, the indifference to securi- policy and its economic perfor- In Sri Lanka, the doctors and tively bucolic New Zealand, ty and intelligence warnings that mance, as if Covid did not exist at the Government have both been Health Ministers have been in led to the devastating Easter all. Just imagine trying to make an able to fight Covid by uniting all trouble during the Covid period. Sunday attacks, etc. assessment of the first Mahinda disparate elements. Nobody has Dr. Rukshan Bellana who is Health Minister pavithra Wanniarachchi UK Health Minister Matt hancock Taiwan Health Minister Chen Shih-chung People do not forgive Rajapaksa regime without factoring cut the ground from under the the President of an alternate unforced errors. But if there are in the war victory. feet of President Gotabaya Raj- doctors’ union in this country missteps in the face of adversity Though no lunatic would dare do apaksa or his Cabinet of Minis- has pitched into Health Minister people are not only willing to that, some critics these days barely ters despite Covid, and there Pavithra Wanniarachchi as “the excuse them sometimes — they mention Covid when critiquing this definitely wasn’t any Lankan worst we have ever had.” What also reward the tenacity of poli- Government’s record. equivalent of Dominic Cum- he did not say was that this ticians that persisted despite the That is in fact a back handed mings. Health Minister faced the worst severity of the crisis, as the re- compliment, as it appears the Pandemic management has a health crisis any Health Minister election of the Mahinda Rajapak- alarmists would rather avoid the double-edged quality to it. has ever faced in this country’s sa Government with a substan- Covid issue because the Govern- Those leaders who are seen to history. What any of her prede- tial majority in 2010 indicated. ment is handling a bad brief rather manage and control the spread cessors had to face does not No Government either here or well. Calling out the so- called of the disease are rewarded, even come close in comparison in Taiwan or New Zealand could China policy, they find, is rather sometimes despite the difficul- to the magnitude of the issues expect to get everything right more convenient under the circum- ties caused to the people, curi- she has had to struggle with in during a time of extreme crisis, stances, but this gambit would not ously. Even Boris Johnson gets the health sector. The critics and some missteps are inevita- fly because there is no point what- lucky. He was vehemently who are quick to come up with ble when policymaking happens soever critiquing the Government’s against a lockdown as Cum- appellations such as ‘the worst’ under fluid, high pressure cir- record without factoring in the mings, his former advisor, told should be by now aware that the cumstances. That is why even pandemic. By trying to do so the Parliamentary Committee, masses are more generous in UK Premier Boris Johnson is nevertheless, they are aiming a but he bit the bullet and locked judgement than some hot-head- being rewarded perhaps; people dud missile at the regime, and down the nation anyway. ed doctors. seemed to recognize the fact that that calls their bluff. People There are other countries in Matt Hancock is still Health he did not want to damage the know that no political analyst which leaders have managed Minister in the UK and though economy despite the enormity of can be serious these days if he Covid differently without lock- the pundits are saying that he the Covid fight. attacks the President and his downs, and survived. It’s moot will not survive for long, the vot- The experts and the critics administration, while conve- as to what the situation would ers seem to give his boss’s Gov- pCR Tests underway in Sri lanka including his own former advisors niently ignoring the fact that be in India. Indian Prime Minis- ernment high marks in the midst seem to find fault with him for this there is a pandemic raging in ter Narendra Modi’s approval of the pandemic. The man on considering their antics such as enemy. The people never forgave from the public prompting the stance, but the people are more for- the background. rating is still at a massive 69 the street seems to have more taking wheelbarrows to the mar- the then opposition for that. country’s Premier Su Tseng- percent, despite the Western empathy for the difficulties faced ket, in an attempt to make a Those such as Ravi Karunanay- chang to say about the Health media in particular being clear by those in charge in this crisis political circus of a bad situa- ake of Alimankada Pamankada Minister that “even if he were a in its verdict that Modi’s popu- situation. tion. It will be remembered that fame, and his fellow squadron of god reborn on Earth, he cannot larity has plummeted and that the JVP tried to paralyze the jesters, found it near impossible protect against every eventuality.” he would not be able to recover Masses’ ire country with strike action when to recover from the mistake of Likewise, Health Minister politically from ‘Covid misman- the then Mahinda Rajapaksa vilifying the war effort at a time Pavithra Wanniarachchi need not agement’. In Sri Lanka, it is the Opposi- Government was contending of crisis. worry herself too much due to Modi and Johnson are able to tion that seems to draw the ire with the last phase of the war The Opposition seems to be attacks coming her way. If Tai- keep their polling numbers up of the masses. That is natural, and was about to defeat the scarcely unable to hide its collec- wan’s Health Minister is being despite the fact that they have tive glee at the prospect of the criticized after presiding over one both been seen as having mis- Government becoming unpopu- of the world’s best Covid manage- managed the health crisis in lar due to the severity of the cri- ment efforts, she will know the their countries. Johnson’s Con- sis that is being faced by the critics will not spare her, no mat- servatives won the majority of Government at the moment. It ter what. But she can be assured the recent by-elections, as a case shows that these people never that those Health Ministers who in point. seem to learn from the monu- came before her that are now mak- mental mistakes of their past. ing acerbic comments about the Double edged Poking fun at a regime engaged Ministry and the way it is being in battle — this time with an run, did not even face one hun- This underscores the double- unseen enemy — was never a dredth of the problems she is fac- edged nature of Covid manage- good idea. ing at present. ment politics. People seem to be Taiwan has an absolutely stellar aware that it is a tough call. record with Covid control and has Unforced errors There is always the ‘damned if been ranked among the best in the you are, damned if you aren’t’ world in terms of Covid manage- The nature of the managing the fall- ment. Even so, Taiwanese Health (SJB) led Opposition has from the pandemic, and the Minister Chen Shih-chung has had the time or the inclination pandemic itself. Health Minis- a security checkpoint during the current travel restrictions come under a barrage of criticism to realize that there is a big dif- UK Prime Minister Boris johnson and former advisor Dominic Cummings Bangladesh: south asia’s new success story

MihiR ShaRMa Generalized System of Prefer- Once again, Bangladesh alf a century ago, in ences (GSP). These groupings should benchmark itself HMarch 1971, Bangla- are only open to the world’s against Vietnam, which is not desh’s founders declared their least developed countries. only part of the China-centric independence from richer and Thanks to its growth, Bangla- Regional Comprehensive Eco- more powerful Pakistan. The desh will likely have to give up nomic Partnership and the country was born amid famine these privileges by 2026 or so. successor to the Trans-Pacific and war; millions fled to India As its economy matures, its Partnership, but also signed or were killed by Pakistani sol- comparative advantages will an FTA with the European diers. To the Pakistani mili- also change. Like Vietnam and Union (EU) in 2019. tary’s American backers, the others, it will then have to Transforming the terms of new country seemed destined shift emphasis away from gar- Bangladesh’s trade won’t be to fail: Henry Kissinger, then ments to higher-value exports. easy, which is why the effort Secretary of State, famously The transition will test Bangla- needs to start now. Dhaka called it a “basket case.” desh as it has those other will have to beef up its nego- George Harrison and Ravi bangladesh prime Minister Sheikh hasina bangladesh prime Minister Sheikh hasina nations. tiating capacity in particular: Shankar organized the first- with pakistani prime Minister imran khan with indian prime Minister narendra Modi The Government needs a It does not even have a dedi- ever super-benefit to raise strategy for the next decade cated set of trade negotiators money for UNICEF relief work glumly pointed out that “it is expecting India to acknowl- world average of 0.4 percent. percent and 40 percent. India that focuses on new forms of in its Commerce Ministry. in the struggling country. in the realm of possibility that edge Bangladesh’s success: The success is largely due to and Pakistan will both emerge global integration and on a Nevertheless, the past 50 This month, the Bangladeshi we could be seeking aid from Right-wing figures in India are the country’s relentless focus from the pandemic with pub- continued transformation of years have shown how unwise Cabinet Secretary told report- Bangladesh in 2030.” convinced Bangladesh is so on products, such as apparel, lic debt close to 90 percent of the economy. The smartest it is to bet against Bangla- ers that GDP per capita had India — eternally confident destitute that illegal migrants in which it possesses a com- GDP. Fiscal restraint has thing to do would be to retain desh. In 1971, success grown by nine percent over about being the only South from there are overrunning the parative advantage. allowed Bangladesh’s private access to the developed world’s seemed well beyond a long the past year, rising to US$ Asian economy that matters — border. In reality, Bangladesh Meanwhile, the share of sector to borrow and invest. markets by signing Free Trade shot. Today, the country’s 160 2,227. Pakistan’s Per Capita now must grapple with the fact is far richer than the depressed Bangladeshi women in the Bangladesh’s success brings Agreements (FTAs). Work million-plus people, packed Income, meanwhile, is US$ that it, too, is poorer than Indian states where Hindu labour force has consistently its own set of problems. For has started on an FTA with into a fertile delta that is 1,543. In 1971, Pakistan was Bangladesh in per capita nationalist politicians have grown, unlike in India and one, its exports benefit from the Association of Southeast more densely populated than 70 percent richer than Bangla- terms. India’s per capita been railing against Bangla- Pakistan, where it the country’s participation in Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Vatican City, seem des- desh; today, Bangladesh is 45 income in 2020–21 was a mere deshi “termites.” It is as if has decreased. And Bangla- various mechanisms that allow according to Bangladeshi offi- tined to be South Asia’s percent richer than Pakistan. US$ 1,947. Mississippi were fretting desh has maintained a public tariff-free access to developed cials, but there is a lot more to standout success. One Pakistani economist Don’t hold your breath about illegal immigration debt-to-GDP ratio between 30 economies, such as the US’s be done. (Bloomberg) from Canada. Perhaps that explains why Indian social media exploded with indignation and denial when the GDP numbers were announced. Meanwhile, Bang- ladeshi media have made little of the comparison. That’s the sort of self-confidence that comes from growing consist- ently. Bangladesh’s growth rests on three pillars: exports, social progress and fiscal pru- dence. Between 2011 and 2019, Bangladesh’s exports grew at 8.6 percent The garment industry is booming in bangladesh every year, compared to the bangladesh will ink more trade deals in the coming years Dhaka, the capital of bangladesh Dn page 8 Feature Wednesday, June 2, 2021

The other dimension of SLAF aerial observation Dishan Joseph An SLAF officer he sky has gradually become a domain that explained that has an impact on pub- the UAVs’ day T lic security and national security. The Sri and night Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has many airborne and ground- capability based observation and surveil- lance gathering platforms. enabled Since 1996 a paradigm shift was made to tremendously real-time enhance the real time airborne observation and reconnais- feedback for sance capacity of the SLAF reconnaissance, with the prudent induction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles target acquisition (UAV). During the conflict in the and battle North, these Air Force UAVs provided real-time data flying damage over LTTE controlled areas, giving the government military assessment. forces important information. This vital data enabled the MI-17 helicopters rapidly flew creet manner, whilst assisting times locating wildlife such as planning and effective counter- over to the beach to secure the the other police and military elephants. Aerial feedback was strikes against the enemy posi- UAV, supported by a Bell 212 personnel tasked with the pro- given when controlling fires tions. helicopter carrying RSF troops tection of the Parliamentary that had erupted in some for- An SLAF officer explained (Air Force Regiment Special complex. est locations. that the UAVs’ day and night Forces). Another key development is The Central Environment capability enabled real-time A significant feature in air the use of drones to support Authority (CEA) has also been feedback for reconnaissance, In 2001 the Air Force induct- strikes took place when the Sri the Traffic Division of the bestowed with aerial input by target acquisition and battle ed the Searcher MK11 UAV Lanka Air Force was bestowed Police to control and effectively the SLAF for project monitor- damage assessment (BDA). into service. It was these Air with laser designators and manage vehicular movements. ing. The involvement of these The UAV has the ability to fly Force UAV operators who cap- laser-guided bombs. The The real-time images assist drones in the Surakimu Ganga over high-risk, heavily defend- tured the first visual of the Searcher MK11 UAVs engaged senior police officers to map project, in accordance with the ed areas. It has less risk than LTTE runway at Iranamadu in many laser guided combat out and make improvements guidance of President Gota- deploying a Forward Air Con- and later photographed the missions. The drones ‘painted’ when so required to ease traffic baya Rajapaksa, is another key troller (FAC). Generally, UAV LTTE airplane in January the target with a laser beam, congestions. The Sri Lanka Air task for which the Sri Lanka teams include a mission com- 2005. All of this ground intelli- and shortly jet fighters would Force has assisted the Special Air Force flew its drones. mander, internal pilot, observ- gence assisted the Air Force in deliver their weapons payload Task Force (STF) to engage in Apart from these missions er and external pilot. the formulation of their air with precision to decimate the rapid raids, by giving them the Air Force has been a key Prior to 1996, the Army was strike strategies. In June 2008, targets, with minimum collater- accurate locations of illegal stakeholder in monitoring the unable to obtain visual intelli- the UAV Flight was restruc- al damage. During the Humani- cannabis cultivations, which prevention and spread of den- gence beyond their Forward tured as the No 111 UAV tarian Operation in 2009 the are often concealed in densely gue. Their drones were tasked Defence Lines (FDL). The Squadron and operated from UAVs relayed visuals to help wooded areas, and not visible with recording and gathering Army called up the Air Force the SLAF Base at Vavuniya. locate stranded civilians. from ground level. This has data in this regard working to provide this vital informa- The requirement for aerial SLAF drones assisted the STF and local alongside the Western Provin- tion to their ground command- reconnaissance increased in Climbing into a new echelon police stations in their anti-nar- cial Council. ers. Subsequently, the Super multiple battlefronts, and the of technology the SLAF aug- cotics operations. In curtailing Since the advent of the Scout UAV system was set up SLAF procured the Blue Hori- mented its stealth aerial infor- such illegal operations, the Covid-19 pandemic, SLAF at the SLAF station in Vavuni- zon UAVs in 2007, and this mation gathering capability SLAF has done a great service drones have been successfully ya in February 1996, and the unit was named as the No 112 UAVs provided accurate weath- sance Patrols (LRRP) relied on with the induction of drones. to the community, especially to used to monitor the quarantine unit was known as No 11 Squadron. They were stationed er observations to fighter jet the terrain visual information These short-range vertical the vulnerable youth who could control curfews and periods of Flight. Training and operation- at SLAF Base at Anuradhapu- pilots and MI-24 helicopters relayed from airborne UAVs takeoff drones were used by fall prey to these locally har- travel restrictions. Working al flying was done at the SLAF ra. prior to their flights. Addition- before advancing into thick jun- the Directorate of Air Opera- vested drugs. with police stations, Air Force Base at Hingurkagoda. Apart from these tasks the ally, Long Range Reconnais- gles. Air Force UAV visual data tions to fulfill their operational Deforestation and illegal drone operators were able to further enabled the target guid- requirements. The early drone sand mining have created great give instant feedback to the ance of Army artillery guns deployment covered ten Air environmental issues over the police on the ground, regard- and MBRL fire with precision Force establishments. Accord- past few years. The natural ing persons violating the cur- accuracy when attacking ing to an official, significant green cover of the forest is few and health guidelines. This enemy positions. advances have been made dur- important for the entire nation. led to the arrest of those will- A remarkable incident took ing the last five years, includ- Against this backdrop, SLAF fully violating the law. In the place in April 2007, on a rou- ing live video sharing from air- drones have been flown over past few days, SLAF drones tine UAV flight. The Searcher borne drones. many areas of suspicion, were airborne to observe the MK11 developed engine trou- In the recent past the offic- whereby real-time feedback has raging fire on the merchant ble at 15,000 feet while flying ers and airmen attached to the been given to the local police vessel X-Press Pearl. The over Iranamadu. The mission drone wing have been able to on the ground to make arrests drones flew about observing commander, then Wing Com- share their skills and training and enforce the law. Similar the trail of the leaking chemi- mander D. Wasage and his with many government enti- tasks were carried out by the cals into the sea, and further crew were able to guide the ties, to support them in their Air Force to monitor illegal monitoring the burnt debris UAV towards a government- operational requirements. One sand quarries and update the that floated towards the controlled area, landing it on of the important duties of the police for swift action. The Negombo shoreline and other the Pulmuddai beachfront. Air Force drone operators is SLAF drone wing further sup- areas. The UAVs and drones of This flight covered a distance the aerial sweep over the Par- ports the Department of Wild- the Sri Lanka Air Force have of 42 kilometres. Once safely liament of Sri Lanka, securing life by flying drones to observe played a silent role flying in landed, MI-24 gunships and its security perimeter in a dis- certain forest areas, and at the service of the nation. Wednesday, june 2, 2021 9

First Capital records Country to generate 167,600 MW Rs. 2.09 bn highest PAT First Capital Holdings PLC recorded a Consolidated Profit After Tax of Rs 2.09 billion (Bn) for the financial year 2020/21. The results show a significant growth compared to Consolidat- from renewable energy projects ed Profit After Tax of Rs 1.07 billion recorded in the previous year. The Total Comprehensive Chairman First Capital Nishan Fernando Income recorded for the year and Director CEO Dilshan Wirasekara Bid to reduce USD 4 bn fuel bill, 2020/21 is Rs 2.01 billion com- pared to Rs 1.04Bn reported in the 31, 2020) to end at Rs 45.2Bn as at previous year. Meanwhile, the 31st March 2021. The Company’s save 1,290 Gigawatts of electricity Company’s financial position benchmark unit trust, the First Capi- remains strong with total assets of tal Money Market Fund has been Shirajiv Sirimane on petroleum resources for electricity and this is one of Rs 36.7Bn and Equity in excess of the fastest growing fund in its cate- Sri Lanka is looking to save energy needs. However, Sri the highest in South Asia. “We Rs 4.8Bn. gory (Open-Ended Money Market 1,290 Gigawatts of electricity Lanka is very keen on devel- will increase this to 100% by Commenting on the Company’s Fund) to surpass Rs 20Bn in Assets. by implanting a series of new oping indigenous energy to cut the end of this year,” he said. performance Nishan Fernando, The Company’s Stock Brokering energy saving technology solu- down foreign exchange With rapid development, Chairman, First Capital Holdings division recorded a substantial tions by 2025, said Chairman, expenditure on energy resource increased industrial activity, PLC, said, “Our progress during the increase in Profit after Tax of Rs Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy imports. Sri Lanka is a renew- urbanization and other reasons year is a testament to our strength 75Mn for the year 2020/21. Authority (SLSEA) Ranjith able energy rich country, and the 100% dependency on as a trusted institution with a history Commenting on the Company’s Sepala yesterday. He was mak- RE has a good resource poten- Hydro energy in Sri Lanka was of over 35 years.” progress Dilshan Wirasekara, Direc- ing the keynote address at a tial to cater to the energy needs lost as we had to seek ‘fuels’ First Capital’s Primary Dealer tor/ Chief Executive Officer, First conference hosted by AHK of the country and we seek to power our nation. “With division contributed Rs 1.83Bn in Capital Holdings PLC, said, “This Trade Mission to Sri Lanka new technology for this espe- new technology on the horizon Profit after Tax for the year year we have delivered our best comprising eight German com- cially from Germany for elec- we are seriously looking at 2020/21, strengthening its position financial performance in history. As panies who have expressed tricity generation.” Minister and Ranjith Sepala alternative energy to reduce as market leader. The Company’s we embark on a new strategic plan, strong interest in the Sri Lan- “We are planning for many our import fuel bill and also Corporate Finance division contrib- designed to steer our future growth, kan energy market. alternative generation projects hydro Around 200 MW and gala 15 MW, Moragolla 31 meet the growing 5% annual uted Profit after Tax of Rs 265 mil- we remain optimistic about our Sri Lanka annually spends which would generate around from Small hydro Around 200 MW, Seethawaka 14 MW and demand. For this we seek Ger- lion (Mn) for the financial year. ability to deliver value to all our around USD 4 billion to import a total of 167,600 MW. These MW. from Small hydro 500 MW. man and other foreign invest- Moreover, the division mobilized stakeholders.” fuel and while looking at ‘Estimated Resource Potential’ Some of the ongoing and He disclosed that they are ments to come up and invest over Rs 10.5Bn in listed and unlist- First Capital Holdings PLC renewable Energy (RE) sources would be from: Solar Rooftop; planned projects in the Pipeline also looking at installing solar with new technology.” ed debentures during the period. declared an interim dividend of Rs to reduce this bill like moving 100,000 MW, From Solar from 2021 to 2024 are: Wind: panels on the Mahaweli Reser- The event was also attended The Company’s Wealth Manage- 5 per share amounting to Rs to other energy generating power (land-based) 35,000 More than 600 MW. Mannar voirs for which they are look- by German Ambassador to Sri ment division recorded a Profit after 506.25Mn for the year 2020/21 in sources. “We appeal to German MW, From Solar power (float- phase II: 100 MW, Phase Ill: ing at foreign investments. Lanka and the Maldives Holg- Tax of Rs 83Mn for the year, deliv- March 2021. Further reinforcing the companies to come forward ing) 2,500 MW, From Wind 100 MW, Pooneryn: 240 MW. State Minister of Solar, Wind er Seubert and Chief Delegate ering its best financial results to Company’s stable financial position, and get involved in proving power 9,000 MW, From Wind Some of the Hydro projects and Hydro, Duminda Dissan- of German Industry and Com- date. The division showed signifi- ICRA Ratings upgraded First Capi- these solutions,” he said. Off-shore, 20,000 MW, From are: Uma Oya 122 MW, ayake, said that currently 98% merce in Sri Lanka Andreas cant growth in its assets under man- tal Holdings PLC to [SL]A with a “Sri Lanka mainly depends Biomass MW. 700 From large Broadlands 35 MW, Thalpiti- of Sri Lankan households have Hergenröther. agement from Rs 26.4Bn (March Stable outlook.

Union Assurance Amana Takaful General Insurance records significant growth in Q1 honours over 1 bn records 27% GWP growth despite Covid-19 pandemic Amana Takaful Insurance, announc- in the First Quarter of 2021. What is ance’s Fire & Engineering Insurance made in 2020 which brought claims in Q1 es its performance in the General significant is that this feat has been was the second largest growth area in in fresh thinking and modern Insurance sector for the first quarter of achieved amid many pressures of the Q1-2021, growing by 38% while Med- processes into the organiza- 2021 to have recorded a 27% YoY new normal; macro-economic pres- ical Insurance grew by 35%. The tion. Overall, we’re happy growth in Gross Written Premium sures, insurance sector constraints and growth in Motor Insurance was also with the team’s performance (GWP), the industry dipstick for insur- the pandemic’s pressure on people’s recorded at 19%; one of the highest so far, as we look to continu- Hassan Kassim and Shehan Feisal ance sales performance. lives.” growth percentages among industry ously improve ourselves in CEO of Amana Takaful Insurance The company also reported strong peers. being the most customer- Sri Lanka, coupled with its refreshed (General) Shehan Feisal, elaborating growth in all insurance classes during Managing Director, Hassan Kassim friendly insurance company in Sri brand identity that was launched in Union Assurance announced the on the company’s Q1 performance the first quarter. Its largest non-motor adds, “The rapid growth that we are Lanka.” January 2021 has provided these sig- payment of claims worth Rs. 1 bil- said: “I am pleased to announce that insurance growth segment was Marine witnessing at Amana Takaful Insurance It is believed that Amana Takaful nificant results despite the current lion, including over 8.9 million in Amana Takaful Insurance is among the Insurance, growing at a staggering in the year 2021 must be attributed to Insurance’s novel, innovative and cus- macroeconomic situation and health COVID-19 claims, and over 500 leaders of Sri Lanka’s insurance sector 69% compared to 2020. Amana Insur- the key strategic changes that were tomer-centric approach to insurance in challenges within the country. million in maturities during the first quarter. Furthermore, 2,102 Hospi- talization claims, 38 disability claims, and over 1,120 policy loans were also paid, as reported in its ComBank, ‘Best Bank in claim performance during the first Bourse starts June quarter of 2021. By staying true to its ethos, ‘Your life, our strength,’ Union Assurance SL’ by FinanceAsia again continued to support the Sri Lankan dream in unique and personal ways The Commercial Bank of Ceylon in positive note to enable the claims process has once again been declared the ‘Best The Colombo bourse started Foreigners were net sellers through digitisation and process Bank in Sri Lanka’ at the 2021 Finan- the month in a positive note yes- recording an outflow of Rs 42.8 improvement initiatives. ceAsia Country Awards, taking its terday with a spike of the share mn during the day. Foreign pur- Jude Gomes, the CEO of Union place among global and regional giants price of LOLC Holdings due to chases stood at Rs 95.0 mn Assurance, stated, “The claims pro- adjudged the best domestic banks in reporting impressive financial enticed by Hatton National Bank cess is an area that generates the their respective countries. results for FY21. Then, ASPI (Rs16.9 mn), Hatton National most dissatisfaction from customers This is the 10th occasion that Com- witnessed a gradual pull back Bank (Non-Voting) (Rs13.9 mn) due to cumbersome, and time-con- mercial Bank has been bestowed this during mid-day and thereafter, and Ceylon Cold Stores (Rs. suming workflows. For Union prestigious accolade by FinanceAsia, resumed its upward momentum 11.0 mn) whilst total foreign Assurance, this has been an impor- which is acknowledged as the present- over the latter part of session to sales amounted to Rs137.8 mn, tant area of focus in our journey er of one of the best-known and most conclude the day in green terri- mainly seen in Hayleys (Rs 49.7 towards customer-centricity. We credible sets of awards in Asia’s finan- tory with the local investor mn), John Keells Holdings (Rs have implemented outward-in pro- cial services industry. appetite. 21.2 mn) and LB Finance cess improvements and adapted Ranked alongside Commercial Bank Thus, the All Share Price (Rs20.1 mn). Off-board cross- digital enablers to facilitate a con- this year are banks of the calibre of Index increased by 45.7 points ings were noticed in Commer- venient claims process to our poli- ICBC (China), DBS (Singapore), Shin- (+0.6%) to close at 7,449.1, cial Bank and Royal Ceramics cyholders.” han Bank (South Korea), Bank of while the S&P SL20 Index also yesterday. Over the past 18 months, Union China (Hong Kong), CTBC (Taiwan), increased by 28 points (+0.9%), Mahaweli Coconut Plantation, Assurance’s customer-centric HDFC Bank (India), MCB Bank surpassing the 3,000 barrier after Dialog Axiata, Laugfs Power efforts have resulted in digitized (Pakistan), The City Bank (Bangla- magazine said: “For the second year six weeks, to close the day at (Voting & Non-Voting) and workflows to replace lengthy pro- desh), Public Bank (Malaysia), Bank running, FinanceAsia’s Country 3,006.9. Moreover, LOLC HNB Finance (Voting & Non- cesses. Digital platforms such as Central Asia (Indonesia), KBank Awards have taken place against the Holdings, Ceylon Tobacco, Voting) touched their 52-week the Company’s self-service app (Thailand), Techcombank (Vietnam) backdrop of a raging pandemic. Asia’s Browns Investments, Commer- high prices today whilst SMB facilitate seamless claims submis- and BDO Unibank (Philippines). banking industry has performed cial Bank and Cargills Ceylon Leasing reached its 52-week low sion without ever visiting a branch, “We are delighted to win this impor- remarkably well, supporting clients in remained as the top positive price point. Further, Browns or the need for physical interaction. tant award for the 10th time, especially tandem with government schemes and contributors to the ASPI during Investment, Raigam Wayamba The Company also introduced cash- because it is based on an in-depth eval- taking a conservative stance on provi- the day. Meanwhile, today’s Saltern, Royal Ceramics and less settlement where policyholders uation of our performance in one of the sioning. Some of this year’s winners total turnover stood at Rs2,910.8 Hayleys Fabric remained as the can check out of hospital and have most difficult years in memory,” Com- have had a record year and there has mn (USD14,520.7k) vs. most actively traded stocks for their claims settled directly by the mercial Bank’s Managing Director S. been a roster of sizeable and signifi- 12-month average daily turnover the day. Company eliminating a major has- Renganathan said. “We are also cant equity, debt and M&A deals.” of Rs 3,047.2 mn LOLC Holdings (LOLC) net sle for policyholders. enthused by the fact that the assess- FinanceAsia added: “During the (USD15,201.4k) whilst the vol- earnings reported yesterday was Despite the ambiguity of the cur- ment for this year’s award was expand- awards pitching process, it was impres- ume traded for the day was Rs 7.2 bn (vs. Rs1.5 bn) in rent environment, Union Assurance ed to cover sustainability indicators as sive and inspiring to hear what banks 110,885.6k against the 12-month 4QFY21 whilst Rs28 bn (vs. forges ahead on its customer-centric well as our response to the global pan- are doing to improve their own carbon average daily volume of Rs11 bn) for FY21. ACL Cables transformation with tech-enabled demic.” footprint and help companies transition 170,656.5k. Diversified Finan- (ACL) earnings increased by solutions that have game-changing Over the past year however, Finan- to cleaner forms of energy, better gov- cials, Capital Goods and Food 171% YoY to Rs 423mn in implications for the industry. These ceAsia says two other new trends start- ernance and societal well-being.” and Beverage were the main 4QFY21 mainly driven by grid efforts earned the Company a pres- ed to make themselves felt in these Factors that contributed to Commer- sectors that contributed to the modernization of CEB. Cables tigious recognition as Best Custom- awards: environmental, social and gov- cial Bank being adjudged the Best daily turnover. segment profitability increased er Service Insurance Provider in Sri ernance (ESG) factors became an Bank in Sri Lanka are markers from Furthermore, top traded coun- by Rs 339mn on a QoQ basis. Lanka by the International Finance essential topic of conversation, and the Bank’s 2020 performance, such as ters for the day were LOLC Further, Vallibel One (VONE) Awards. Union Assurance, a part of COVID-19 accelerated the entry of Market Capitalization, Gross Income, Holdings Rs 621.9 mn, Royal declared a final dividend of the John Keells Group, has 76 retail investors into many of the Profit before Tax, Profit after Tax, Ceramics Rs 290.7 mn, Dipped Rs1.0 for FY21 and United branches and an over 3000-strong region’s equity markets, facilitated by Total Assets, Total Deposits, Gross Products Rs 218.0 mn, Browns Motors (UML) announced a workforce. advancing digitalisation. Loans, Market Share of Deposits, Mar- Investment Rs 211.2 mn and final dividend of Rs1. Commenting on the awards, the ket Share of Loans and CASA Ratio. Lanka Walltile Rs 140.0 mn. Courtesy: Softlogic Finance 10 BUSINESS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 MARKET/NEWS

Market Statistics on 01.06.2021 Coconut Products – Prices on 01.06.2021

Security Volume **V.W.A. Open High Low **V.W.A. Change Security Volume **V.W.A. Open High Low **V.W.A. Change 1. FRESH COCONUT Previous Yesterday’s (Rs.) Previous Yesterday’s (Rs.) Market Price 14th Mayh 20th May 2021 (Source-HARTI) Wholesale Close Close Close Close Retail Main Board (a)Large Size Rs/Nut 75-78 85-100 DIALOG FINANCE 25 65.00 55.20 55.20 55.10 65.00 0.00 Small Size Rs/Nut 65-68 65-80 DISTILLERIES 41,966 19.90 20.00 20.00 19.80 19.90 0.00 A.SPEN.HOT.HOLD. 4,424 28.70 28.00 29.00 28.00 28.70 0.00 FIRST CAPITAL 306,381 48.40 50.00 51.90 49.00 51.60 3.20 (b)Coconut Development Authority – Colombo Auction 28/05/2021 (For ABANS 11 160.75 160.25 162.75 160.25 160.75 0.00 JANASHAKTHI INS. 1,970 26.00 26.90 26.90 26.30 26.60 0.60 History Use) ACCESS ENG SL 225,332 23.00 22.90 22.90 22.70 22.80 (0.20) Average Price 63,170.01 T LOLC DEV FINANCE 1,192 73.00 70.90 73.00 70.90 71.60 (1.40) Offers 800,823 ACL 192,115 38.10 38.70 39.30 38.10 38.40 0.30 LOLC FINANCE 1,702,102 6.30 6.30 6.80 6.30 6.60 0.30 Nuts Trated 452,318 ACL PLASTICS 12,653 244.00 250.00 253.00 246.50 252.50 8.50 ODEL PLC 4,973 18.50 18.00 18.50 18.00 18.50 0.00 AGALAWATTE 2,702 25.10 25.60 25.90 25.10 25.60 0.50 ORIENT FINANCE 30,750 14.60 14.60 14.90 14.60 14.80 0.20 (c)Coconut Development Authority – Kuliyapitiya Auction 08.09.2020) AHOT PROPERTIES 131 35.50 36.50 36.90 36.00 36.50 1.00 PDL 586 124.50 116.75 124.50 116.25 116.25 (8.25) (For Industry Use) AITKEN SPENCE 32,827 55.90 57.00 58.00 54.20 56.70 0.80 Average SELINSING 114 817.25 700.25 750.00 625.00 670.50 (146.75) Nuts Offered ALLIANCE 6,757 61.00 60.00 60.90 59.80 60.20 (0.80) SINGER SRI LANKA 225,292 19.50 19.30 19.50 18.70 18.90 (0.60) Nuts Traded AMANA BANK 64,951 3.20 3.20 3.30 3.10 3.20 0.00 EMPOWER BOARD AMAYA LEISURE 2,591 16.80 16.90 16.90 16.50 16.80 0.00 CHRISSWORLD 406,238 15.20 15.30 15.30 14.00 14.20 (1.00) (d)Locally Traded (Farm-gate price) ASIA ASSET 298,374 6.70 7.00 7.90 7.00 7.40 0.70 DIRI SAVI BOARD Rs. 1000 Nuts Rs/Mt (Husked Ex- ASIRI 15,529 32.40 31.70 31.90 31.00 31.30 (1.10) Mill) AGSTAR PLC 75,083 7.20 7.10 7.40 7.00 7.20 0.00 Kurunegala Dist. 60,000-65,000 110,000-114,000 ASIRI SURG 11,411 15.70 15.60 15.80 14.60 15.00 (0.70) ALUMEX PLC 723,974 13.50 13.50 13.60 13.20 13.40 (0.10) Puttalam Dist. 60,000-65,000 110,000-114,000 AUTODROME 1,142 70.00 75.90 76.00 75.90 76.00 6.00 AMANA LIFE 77 9.80 9.00 9.70 9.00 9.80 0.00 Gampaha Dist. 60,000-65,000 110,000-112,000 BAIRAHA FARMS 175,230 136.50 137.75 146.75 137.00 145.00 8.50 AMANA TAKAFUL 1,000 7.50 7.50 7.70 7.50 7.60 0.10 Hambantota Dist. 65,000-75,000 108,000-115,000 BALANGODA 14,494 12.40 12.40 12.80 12.00 12.00 (0.40) AMBEON HOLDINGS 14,958 20.00 19.50 20.00 19.20 19.90 (0.10) BUKIT DARAH 223 280.00 280.00 280.00 276.00 280.00 0.00 2. COPRA – (Locally Traded) (01.06.2021) AMF CO LTD 13 235.25 235.00 235.00 230.75 235.25 0.00 Copra Edible (Rs. /250 Kg) - C M HOLDINGS 1 82.30 83.90 83.90 83.90 82.30 0.00 ARPICO INSURANCE 7,042 22.00 21.60 22.30 21.50 21.50 (0.50) M.S. No.1 Copra (Rs. /250 Kg) -107,500 C T HOLDINGS 1,261 175.00 176.00 176.50 176.00 176.00 1.00 ASIA SIYAKA 72,460 2.50 2.40 2.60 2.40 2.50 0.00 M.S. No.2 Copra (Rs. /250 Kg) - CARGILLS 3,821 238.25 244.75 244.75 240.25 244.75 6.50 BANSEI RESORTS 12,982 8.00 7.90 7.90 7.60 7.70 (0.30) 95,000 CARGO BOAT 1,539 65.10 65.40 66.00 60.80 64.00 (1.10) BERUWALA RESORTS 2,384 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.70 0.70 (0.10) MO – (Milling Ordinary) Copra (Rs. /250 Kg) CARSONS 36 282.75 280.50 280.50 280.50 282.75 0.00 BOGALA GRAPHITE 7,660 27.70 27.60 27.60 27.00 27.60 (0.10) Copra (At Colombo Auction) CDB 10,035 127.50 129.50 132.00 129.50 131.50 4.00 BOGAWANTALAWA 6,501 12.00 12.00 12.00 11.80 11.80 (0.20) Quality of Copra Offered (Kg) CDB [CDB.X0000] 415 82.90 85.00 85.00 82.50 83.60 0.70 BPPL HOLDINGS 145,655 14.90 15.10 15.30 14.90 15.20 0.30 Quality of Copra Sold (Kg) CENTRAL FINANCE 14,959 85.40 85.20 86.70 84.30 85.40 0.00 BROWNS 117,397 175.50 176.00 179.50 173.50 177.50 2.00 M.S. No.1 Copra (Top Price) (Rs.250Kg) CENTRAL IND. 44,237 112.50 113.50 115.00 112.50 113.25 0.75 BROWNS INVSTMNTS 32,804,382 6.30 6.40 6.60 6.20 6.50 0.20 M.S. No 1 Copra (Single Average Price) (Rs.250Kg) CEYLINCO INS. [CINS.X0000] 2,040 1,000.25 1,004.50 1,040.00 1,000.00 1,000.25 0.00 M.S. No.1 Copra (Mart Price) (Rs.250kg) DIRI SAVI BOARD M.S. No.2 and 3 Copra(Single Average Price) (Rs.250kg) CEYLON GUARDIAN 4,451 110.75 112.00 114.00 110.75 110.75 0.00 C.W.MACKIE 141,927 48.00 48.00 53.70 48.00 51.50 3.50 M.S. No.2 and 3 Copra (Market Price) (Rs.250kg) CEYLON INV. 67,840 56.50 57.10 57.50 56.40 56.50 0.00 CEYLON TEA BRKRS 51,859 3.20 3.20 3.20 3.10 3.10 (0.10) CEYLON TOBACCO XD 3,771 960.00 994.75 994.75 970.00 980.00 20.00 CFI 201 74.90 74.00 74.00 67.40 72.30 (2.60) 3. DESICCATED COCONUT CHEMANEX 7,355 70.70 70.30 73.50 70.00 70.10 (0.60) CIT 5 137.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 137.00 0.00 Fine Sri Lanka (Domestic) (Rs/Kg) 560-570 T Medium (Rs/Kg) 560-575 T CHEVRON 163,668 103.75 104.25 105.50 104.00 104.75 1.00 CITRUS HIKKADUWA 2,222 4.70 4.70 4.90 4.60 4.70 0.00 CIC 56,755 45.00 45.90 45.90 44.90 44.90 (0.10) CITRUS WASKADUWA 23,788 2.90 2.90 2.90 2.80 2.80 (0.10) 4. COCONUT OIL CIC [CIC.X0000] 202,353 36.50 36.50 36.60 36.40 36.40 (0.10) COM.CREDIT 168,442 21.70 22.40 24.00 22.40 23.50 1.80 Local Wholesale Price (Rs/Mt) 720,000-770,000 N CITRUS LEISURE 12 8.40 8.10 8.30 8.10 8.40 0.00 COMMERCIAL DEV. 138 105.00 106.00 108.00 106.00 106.25 1.25 Philippines (CIF-Rott) COLD STORES 20,246 582.25 599.75 619.00 580.00 580.50 (1.75) DILMAH CEYLON 186 641.50 675.00 675.00 675.00 675.00 33.50 (Oil World) (31/03/2021) (Rs/Mt) 344,912 COLOMBO CITY 2 808.50 830.00 830.00 830.00 808.50 0.00 E - CHANNELLING 37,292 5.40 5.40 5.60 5.30 5.50 0.10 5. POONAC (Rs/Mt) 68,000 - 80,000 T COLOMBO LAND 4,591 23.30 24.70 24.70 23.20 23.40 0.10 EDEN HOTEL LANKA 38,201 10.00 10.20 10.20 10.00 10.10 0.10 COMMERCIAL BANK 1,101,824 87.00 87.00 89.90 87.00 89.40 2.40 ELPITIYA 16,570 43.20 43.00 43.30 43.00 43.00 (0.20) 6. MATTRESS FIBRE (Rs/50kg) 950-1,400 T COMMERCIAL BANK [COMB.X0000] 39,465 75.70 75.90 77.00 75.80 76.90 1.20 FORTRESS RESORTS 100 10.00 10.30 10.30 10.30 10.30 0.30 CONVENIENCE FOOD 34 1,197.75 1,150.00 1,199.75 1,100.75 1,197.75 0.00 GALADARI 52,429 7.80 8.00 8.10 7.80 8.00 0.20 7. OMAT FIBRE (FAQ) (Rs. /50 Kg) 3,750-5,000 T DANKOTUWA PORCEL 450,770 11.80 11.50 12.00 11.30 11.80 0.00 GUARDIAN CAPITAL 3 28.50 29.20 29.20 29.20 28.50 0.00 8. MIX FIBRE (Rs. /50 Kg) 1,650-1,800 T DFCC BANK PLC 95,202 59.00 59.20 60.00 59.00 59.80 0.80 HAPUGASTENNE 100 16.00 16.60 16.60 16.60 16.60 0.60 DIALOG 877,556 13.00 13.00 13.20 12.90 13.10 0.10 HARISCHANDRA 27 4,048.25 3,996.00 3,998.75 3,996.00 4,048.25 0.00 9. BRISTLE FIBRE 1 TIE (Rs. /50 Kg) 5,000-7,500 T DIMO 1,374 522.50 521.50 522.00 520.00 521.50 (1.00) HATTON 35,310 9.90 10.00 10.10 9.80 9.80 (0.10) DIPPED PRODUCTS 4,239,842 51.80 51.50 52.40 50.70 51.90 0.10 HNB FINANCE 7,059 8.10 8.10 8.20 7.90 7.90 (0.20) 10. BRISTLE FIBRE 2 TIE (Rs. /50 Kg) 8000-9,000 T DOCKYARD 21,756 73.00 73.00 74.00 72.10 72.40 (0.60) HNB FINANCE [HNBF-X-0000] 12,189 6.30 6.10 6.30 6.10 6.10 (0.20) 11. COCONUT HUSKS (03.05.2021) DURDANS 2 104.50 105.00 105.00 105.00 104.50 0.00 HVA FOODS 58,797 5.50 5.50 5.60 5.50 5.50 0.00 District Rs/per 1,000 husks E B CREASY 8,241 24.90 24.60 24.60 24.30 24.50 (0.40) JETWING SYMPHONY 142 9.30 9.50 9.50 9.00 9.40 0.10 Puttalam 4,500-5,000 EAST WEST 799,266 10.20 10.20 10.50 9.90 10.10 (0.10) JOHN KEELLS 2,621 75.00 74.90 75.00 65.10 74.90 (0.10) Gampaha 4,500-5,000 EASTERN MERCHANT 18,821 5.30 5.20 5.40 5.20 5.40 0.10 KEELLS FOOD 203 165.75 153.00 165.00 153.00 165.00 (0.75) Matara 4,500-5,000 Kurunegala 4,500-5,500 EXPOLANKA 1,396,671 45.80 45.90 46.50 44.90 45.20 (0.60) KEELLS HOTELS 358,489 9.00 9.00 9.20 9.00 9.20 0.20 FORT LAND 586,388 14.10 14.00 14.80 14.00 14.50 0.40 KELSEY 982 32.80 37.20 40.00 37.20 39.90 7.10 Coir Fibre (Moisture is more than 50%) Rs/Kg 7.00 GESTETNER 56 83.00 86.00 86.00 83.00 83.00 0.00 LANKA CERAMIC 714 132.75 140.50 140.50 125.00 129.00 (3.75) Coir Fibre (Moisture is 40%-50% Rs/Kg 7.50 GRAIN ELEVATORS 229,938 133.00 133.00 137.00 131.50 134.50 1.50 LANKEM CEYLON 1,000 21.30 21.50 21.50 21.50 21.50 0.20 Coir Fibre (Moisture is 30%-40% Rs/Kg 8.50 HAYCARB 284,431 95.30 95.40 95.50 94.70 95.00 (0.30) LAUGFS POWER 590,215 10.50 11.10 11.50 9.60 10.00 (0.50) Coir Fibre (Moisture is 20%-30% Rs/Kg 8.50 HAYLEYS 1,254,560 75.20 75.50 77.00 74.90 76.90 1.70 Coir Fibre (Moisture is 10%-20% Rs/Kg 10.50 LAUGFS POWER [LPL-X-0000] 1,287,756 8.00 8.50 8.70 6.90 7.00 (1.00) Coir Fibre (Moisture is less than 10% Rs/Kg 13.00 HAYLEYS FABRIC 6,272,692 18.60 18.50 19.30 18.50 19.10 0.50 LIGHTHOUSE HOTEL 547 30.70 32.20 32.20 32.20 32.20 1.50 HAYLEYS FIBRE 2,686 50.50 50.50 50.60 50.00 50.40 (0.10) LOTUS HYDRO 5,905 9.80 9.80 9.80 9.70 9.70 (0.10) 12. COCONUT SHELL (Rs./MT) HDFC 156 34.30 34.00 35.30 34.00 34.10 (0.20) MACKWOODS ENERGY 684,683 2.70 2.70 2.80 2.70 2.70 0.00 28,000-29,000 T HEMAS HOLDINGS 71,987 80.00 80.50 80.50 80.00 80.10 0.10 MAHAWELI COCONUT 3,764 30.70 31.50 31.80 31.50 31.50 0.80 13. COCONUT SHELL CHARCOAL (Rs/MT) 102,000.00 T HNB 325,186 129.75 130.00 132.75 130.00 132.00 2.25 MAHAWELI REACH 6,742 12.90 12.70 13.20 11.00 12.10 (0.80) HNB ASSURANCE 59,341 53.10 53.50 53.50 53.00 53.00 (0.10) MARAWILA RESORTS 100 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 1.80 0.00 14. COCONUT EKELS (Rs/MT) 45,000-50,000 T HNB [HNB.X0000] 429,633 100.50 101.00 103.50 100.00 103.00 2.50 MASKELIYA 9,709 12.40 13.20 13.20 12.20 12.30 (0.10) HORANA 40 20.60 20.70 20.70 20.70 20.60 0.00 MILLENNIUM HOUSE 171,213 5.60 5.70 6.20 5.60 5.70 0.10 T – Traded HOTELS CORP. 833 10.50 10.80 10.90 10.80 10.80 0.30 PALM GARDEN HOTL 617 22.90 22.50 24.00 22.50 22.50 (0.40) N - Nominal Courtesy: Coconut Development Authority HUNTERS 408 683.00 689.00 700.00 682.00 693.50 10.50 PEGASUS HOTELS 229 28.10 28.60 28.70 28.60 28.60 0.50 INDUSTRIAL ASPH. 4,059,951 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.40 0.00 PRIME FINANCE 36 12.80 12.90 12.90 12.80 12.80 0.00 JKH 528,778 140.00 141.00 141.00 139.50 139.75 (0.25) RAIGAM SALTERNS 8,310,676 6.20 6.50 7.30 6.50 6.80 0.60 KANDY HOTELS 1,909 4.70 4.70 5.30 4.70 4.80 0.10 RAMBODA FALLS 91 16.80 16.40 16.40 16.30 16.80 0.00 KEGALLE 46,759 118.75 118.00 118.00 105.00 109.00 (9.75) RENUKA CAPITAL 768,718 6.10 6.20 6.40 5.90 6.10 0.00 KELANI CABLES 24,773 117.00 123.00 123.50 121.00 122.25 5.25 RICH PIERIS EXP 11,613 359.75 360.00 362.00 360.00 360.00 0.25 KELANI TYRES 37,894 85.00 84.80 84.80 84.00 84.30 (0.70) ROYAL PALMS 1,270 15.30 15.20 15.40 15.20 15.20 (0.10) International Operations Department KELANI VALLEY 13,657 40.20 40.50 41.40 40.00 40.30 0.10 SATHOSA MOTORS 67 214.50 215.00 225.25 215.00 214.50 0.00 01.06.2021 KINGSBURY 13,906 6.10 6.00 6.20 6.00 6.20 0.10 SERENDIB ENG.GRP 9,993 5.90 6.20 6.20 5.80 5.80 (0.10) KOTAGALA 20,693 5.90 6.20 6.20 5.90 6.00 0.10 SERENDIB HOTELS 250 13.40 14.20 14.30 14.20 14.20 0.80 (1)The average rates of the following currencies quoted by commercial banks in Colombo for Telegraphic Transfers (TT) at 9.30 a.m. are as fol- L O L C HOLDINGS 1,725,182 350.00 361.00 371.00 353.00 358.75 8.75 SINGER IND. 1,717 50.40 51.90 54.00 51.00 51.00 0.60 lows; LAKE HOUSE PRIN. 92 144.25 144.25 150.00 144.25 144.25 0.00 DIRI SAVI BOARD Currency Buying Rate Selling Rate LANKA ALUMINIUM 1,262,989 22.60 23.00 23.40 21.90 22.50 (0.10) SINGHE HOSPITALS 338,294 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.90 2.00 0.00 LANKA ASHOK 24 700.00 682.00 700.00 681.00 700.00 0.00 SOFTLOGIC 66,109 11.20 11.20 11.20 11.10 11.10 (0.10) Australian Dollar 153.4897 158.2096 Canadian Dollar 163.7401 169.1225 LANKA HOSPITALS 7,204 47.30 47.90 47.90 47.90 47.90 0.60 SOFTLOGIC CAP 60,354 3.80 3.60 3.80 3.60 3.70 (0.10) Euro 241.3668 248.4150 LANKA IOC 327,297 19.40 19.90 19.90 19.00 19.60 0.20 SOFTLOGIC FIN 847 9.80 9.70 9.80 9.60 9.80 0.00 Japanese Yen 1.8063 1.8538 LANKA TILES 531,476 54.60 55.40 55.40 53.20 53.60 (1.00) Softlogic Life 34,354 30.00 30.00 31.00 29.90 30.00 0.00 Sterling Pound 281.9971 289.1907 LANKA VENTURES 1,000 51.00 50.50 50.50 50.50 50.50 (0.50) TAL LANKA 3,475 13.80 12.60 13.80 12.50 13.80 0.00 US Dollar 198.0283 202.8877 LANKA WALLTILE 2,240,663 63.70 64.00 64.90 61.60 61.90 (1.80) UDAPUSSELLAWA 499 20.00 22.00 22.00 20.10 21.70 1.70 (2)The approximate exchange rates of GULF Currencies based on pre- LAUGFS GAS 1,062,173 24.00 26.00 29.50 24.20 24.90 0.90 VALLIBEL ONE 382,549 57.10 57.80 57.80 56.00 56.60 (0.50) vious day’s market weighted average rate for the US$ are as follows; LAUGFS GAS [LGL.X0000] 976,454 15.60 17.10 19.50 17.10 17.60 2.00 WATCH LIST Country Currency Indicative Rate LAXAPANA 2,250 14.60 14.40 14.40 14.30 14.30 (0.30) ANILANA HOTELS 1,188 1.20 1.10 1.20 1.10 1.20 0.00 LB FINANCE 716,408 60.90 61.00 63.50 57.10 62.40 1.50 BIMPUTH FINANCE 3,621 8.10 7.80 8.10 7.50 7.80 (0.30) Bahrain Bahrain Dinar 529.1777 LEE HEDGES 37,531 61.80 60.00 61.90 59.00 60.10 (1.70) Kuwait Kuwait Dinar 663.2975 BLUE DIAMONDS 13,861 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.00 Oman Oman Rial 518.1953 LION BREWERY 33 570.00 585.00 585.00 585.00 570.00 0.00 BLUE DIAMONDS [BLUE.X0000] 28,095 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.40 (0.10) Qatar Qatar Riyal 54.0768 LMF 35,922 159.50 160.00 160.00 155.50 156.25 (3.25) LANKEM DEV. 152,754 3.70 3.80 3.80 3.60 3.70 0.00 Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabian Riyal 53.1844 LVL ENERGY 89,971 9.90 10.00 10.00 9.70 9.80 (0.10) MULTI FINANCE 120,702 8.70 8.70 8.80 8.00 8.40 (0.30) UAE UAE Dirham 54.3182 MALWATTE 2,000 11.90 11.90 12.00 11.90 12.00 0.10 NATION LANKA 3,501 0.70 0.70 0.80 0.70 0.70 0.00 MALWATTE [MAL.X0000] 5,007 7.60 7.50 7.80 7.50 7.80 0.20 (3)The Average Weighted Prime Lending Rate (AWPR) and the Lowest SINHAPUTHRA FIN 1,848 6.30 6.50 6.50 6.30 6.30 0.00 Prime Rate (LPR) during the week ended 28-May-2021, by all commer- MELSTACORP 230,036 47.00 47.00 47.50 47.00 47.10 0.10 SINHAPUTHRA FIN [SFL.P0000] 6,080 3.70 3.80 3.80 3.60 3.60 (0.10) cial banks was 5.65 percent and 4.75 percent respectively. MERC. SHIPPING 10 67.30 70.00 70.00 70.00 67.30 0.00 MERCHANT BANK 83,200 8.70 8.90 8.90 8.20 8.80 0.10 COLOMBOSTOCK EXCHANGE - STOCK MARKET STATISTICS (4)The Average Weighted Deposit Rate (AWDR) of commercial banks MULLERS 92,110 1.10 1.20 1.20 1.10 1.10 0.00 01st-JUN-2021 for the month of May-2021 was 4.97 percent. NAMUNUKULA 7,018 158.50 160.00 162.00 158.50 159.00 0.50 MARKET STATISTICS NAT. DEV. BANK 130,607 78.30 78.30 79.30 78.30 79.10 0.80 NATIONS TRUST 48,793 57.50 57.60 57.90 57.60 57.60 0.10 EQUITY DETAILS TODAY PRV.DAY NAWALOKA 331,321 5.90 5.90 5.90 5.40 5.50 (0.40) VALUE OF TURNOVER(RS.) 2,910,798,906.20 3,337,673,754.40 NESTLE 1,336 1,070.00 1,070.00 1,070.00 1,051.00 1,070.00 0.00 VOLUME OF TURNOVER(NO.) 110,885,653 119,554,597 Director Sanasa Life OVERSEAS REALTY 224,007 15.30 15.30 16.10 15.10 15.70 0.40 TRADES(NO.) 28,663 32,980 PAN ASIA 196,105 16.40 16.60 16.70 16.20 16.50 0.10 MARKET CAPITALIZATION(RS.) 3,289,366,983,505.28 3,268,274,641,372.68 PANASIAN POWER 2,203,402 3.80 3.90 4.00 3.90 3.90 0.10 GOVT. SECURITIES TODAY PRV.DAY Insurance, Puvendran PEOPLE’S INS 609,065 35.80 36.00 36.80 35.90 36.00 0.20 VALUE OF TURNOVER(RS.) - - PEOPLES LEASING 2,657,439 13.20 13.20 13.50 13.20 13.50 0.30 VOLUME OF TURNOVER(NO.) - - PIRAMAL GLASS 231,956 11.80 11.80 11.90 11.50 11.80 0.00 TRADES(NO.) - - PRINTCARE PLC 10,913 26.90 29.00 30.80 29.00 30.30 3.40 MARKET CAPITALIZATION(RS.) Gajendra elected R I L PROPERTY 727,350 6.60 6.70 6.80 6.40 6.50 (0.10) CORPORATE DEBT TODAY PRV.DAY RADIANT GEMS 11,165 27.90 28.00 29.00 25.00 26.70 (1.20) 12-May-21 REGNIS 180,092 63.30 62.60 64.40 62.00 63.50 0.20 VALUE OF TURNOVER(RS.) - 16,569,774.25 to CMA council RENUKA AGRI 512,228 3.70 3.70 3.80 3.60 3.70 0.00 VOLUME OF TURNOVER(NO.) - 161,900 RENUKA CITY HOT. 1,218 224.75 236.25 239.00 236.25 238.50 13.75 TRADES(NO.) - 2 Puvendran RENUKA FOODS 1,812 12.50 12.50 12.60 12.50 12.60 0.10 Gajendra, a Direc- RENUKA FOODS [COCO.X0000] 100 10.60 10.80 10.80 10.80 10.80 0.20 EQUITY INDICES TODAY PRV.DAY tor of Sanasa Life RENUKA HOLDINGS 26,272 14.00 14.00 14.30 14.00 14.30 0.30 PRICE INDICES Insurance, has been RENUKA HOLDINGS [RHL.X0000] 46 10.90 11.00 11.00 10.90 10.90 0.00 CSE ALL SHARE INDEX 7,450.54 7,403.44 elected to the coun- RESUS ENERGY 10,683 26.90 26.80 26.80 26.40 26.60 (0.30) S&P SL 20 INDEX 3,002.31 2,978.81 cil of the Institute of Certified Manage- RICHARD PIERIS 75,076 16.20 16.40 16.80 16.30 16.30 0.10 ment Accountants ROYAL CERAMIC 7,485,540 39.80 40.00 40.00 38.00 38.30 (1.50) TOTAL RETURN INDICES of Sri Lanka. S M B LEASING XR 706,775 0.40 0.30 0.40 0.30 0.40 0.00 TRI ON ALL SHARES (ASTRI) 9,995.48 9,932.29 CMA Sri Lanka S M B LEASING [SEMB.R0000] XR 162,000 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.00 TRI ON S&P SL 20 INDEX (S&P SL20 (TR)) 5,051.12 5,009.44 was established in S M B LEASING [SEMB.R0001] XR 16,866 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.00 1999 with the tech- nical support of S M B LEASING [SEMB.X0000] XR 2,998,970 0.20 0.20 0.30 0.20 0.30 0.10 CMA Canada (now SAMPATH 946,537 55.60 55.60 56.10 54.70 55.70 0.10 CPA Canada) and SAMSON INTERNAT. 283 145.25 140.00 140.50 140.00 140.00 (5.25) the financial assis- SANASA DEV. BANK 25,621 51.50 51.20 51.50 51.10 51.50 0.00 Dialog Powers Diriya.lk to place knowledge tance of the Canadi- SEYLAN BANK 3,006 48.30 48.50 48.60 48.50 48.60 0.30 an International Development Agen- SEYLAN BANK [SEYB.X0000] 5,425 38.70 39.90 39.90 38.60 39.10 0.40 cy (CIDA) thereafter SEYLAN DEVTS 1,620 14.30 14.20 14.40 14.20 14.40 0.10 at fingertips of entrepreneurs incorporated in April SIERRA CABL 436,403 7.00 7.00 7.10 6.90 6.90 (0.10) 2009 as the National Professional Management Accounting Insti- SIGIRIYA VILLAGE 5,615 36.90 34.60 37.00 34.60 37.00 0.10 True to its vision of Enriching and Empower- tures. tution in Sri Lanka. SINGER FINANCE 16,710 14.60 14.60 14.70 14.50 14.60 0.00 ing Sri Lankan Lives and Enterprises, Dialog Diriya.lk was launched by Dialog as a social Gajendra became an Associate Member of the Institute of Axiata PLC launched Diriya.lk, a free, trilin- innovation initiative aligned with two UN Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka in the year 2009 SLT 16,780 33.90 34.20 34.50 33.90 34.20 0.30 gual online knowledge portal. This home- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and he was admitted as a fellow member in the year 2019. Gajen- SUNSHINE HOLDING 263,851 24.70 25.00 25.00 24.70 25.00 0.30 grown website features a comprehensive namely SDG 8 – Decent Work and Econom- dra has worked on a number of projects representing the Institute SWISSTEK 545,268 31.60 32.00 32.00 30.80 31.00 (0.60) knowledge base sourced from reputable ic Growth, and SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation up to now. TALAWAKELLE 12,315 44.50 45.00 45.00 44.10 44.50 0.00 contributors including the International and Infrastructure. Under this community He stated that he was very pleased to be elected to the Coun- TEA SMALLHOLDER 1,927 34.40 34.40 34.40 34.30 34.40 0.00 Finance Corporation (a member of the investment initiative, Dialog aims to empow- cil for the first time when he contested for the council election and World Bank Group) and local collaborations er and support Sri Lankan entrepreneurs that he hopes to continue to work with dedication for the future of TEEJAY LANKA 423,478 40.00 40.00 40.00 39.90 40.00 0.00 with renowned government and private sec- tional content and access to networking and other stakeholders of micro, small and the organization and the accounting industry as well. THREE ACRE FARMS 27,427 216.00 218.00 220.00 215.00 219.25 3.25 tor organisations. opportunities. The website mentors, moti- medium scale businesses with the required Gajendra is a Fellow Chartered Accountant by profession and TOKYO CEMENT 125,257 70.50 70.70 71.00 70.40 70.50 0.00 Powered by Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity vates and empowers entrepreneurs to tackle expertise to strengthen their current busi- is a partner of Kanesalingam & Co., & D. S. Kahawita & Co., (Firm TOKYO CEMENT [TKYO.X0000] 132,890 63.20 63.00 63.80 62.80 63.00 (0.20) partner, Diriya.lk is a one-stop hub for Sri the challenges in today’s dynamic business nesses, to encourage the creation of new of Chartered Accountants). 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UNISYST 253,167 9.10 9.10 9.10 8.70 9.00 (0.10) UNITED MOTORS 13,442 61.50 62.00 62.00 61.00 61.30 (0.20) VALLIBEL 254,402 7.70 7.70 7.80 7.70 7.70 0.00 VALLIBEL FINANCE 33,771 141.25 144.75 144.75 136.00 138.25 (3.00) VIDULLANKA 201,645 5.70 5.70 5.80 5.70 5.80 0.10 SLT-MOBITEL invites public for special Vesak initiative WATAWALA 2,737 55.50 55.50 55.90 55.30 55.70 0.20 WINDFORCE 1,433,042 19.00 18.90 19.00 18.50 18.90 (0.10) ing those in need are vital. Marking an hardships, due to the prevailing situa- ing ‘YES’ and sending it to 255. In implemented numerous national YORK ARCADE 2,426 164.75 165.00 194.00 157.00 168.75 4.00 To help communities important season of Vesak this year, tion. 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MADAPATHA CHINTAKA

he Exorcist is one of the most fright- ening movies I’ve ever seen, though much of its appeal Thas faded away with the pass- ing of the years. The first time I saw it, I was 18; roughly the sons people will have for seeing this you tend to grow bored (as I do). On the scene a game with her,” Friedkin once told Sorcerer (1978), his remake of Henri- same age my mother was when movie,” ran his conclusion. Pauline Kael other hand, a work like Lars von Trier’s an interviewer. Watching Blair today, I’m Georges Clouzot’s thriller classic, The she saw it at the Liberty dec- disliked it immensely, and wondered Antichrist, which isn’t a horror movie at inclined to believe him. Wages of Fear (1953). That he tried to what woman in her right mind would all, shocks and terrifies because we aren’t The Exorcist got a rerelease in 2000: a emulate Clouzot wasn’t really a coinci- ades ago. I remember the pos- allow her daughter to take part in such paying attention to how the director’s Director’s Cut. This version of the story dence: like the latter, Friedkin demanded session scenes the best, but an outing in such a role. manipulating us. When Willem Dafoe’s keeps back much of the original cut, but much of his actors and cared about budgets these merely mark the climax character mutilates his own genitals, you adds two or three storylines which distract only insofar as they let him have his way in Scariest film don’t gasp out, much less scream: you from the larger themes of the plot. It also his movies. He was by no means an undis- and the culmination. take it in and let it burn your soul. That incorporates CGI effects that were added ciplined director, much less a difficult one. The tensions, the conflicts, the clash of The New York Times’s Vincent Canby is the kind of sensation you get with the later and a particularly gruesome sequence But the stories he went for, as with Coppo- faith and science, make themselves felt dismissed it as “occultist claptrap” and best horror films, particularly those that with Linda Blair walking backwards which la and de Palma, simply did not interest well before the gut-wrenching, vomit- “impossible to sit through.” The New question the gap between reality and is, hands down, the most gruesome such audiences. inducing, utterly disgusting scenes of Republic’s Stanley Kauffman wrote he myth. The final scene of Rosemary’s sequence in the film, but is also a distrac- overflowing bile and expletives the movie found it tough to sit through too, but he Baby, where Rosemary stares in horror at tion. This is the version of The Exorcist Stories not copied is remembered for today. Like all effec- meant it as a compliment: “this is the her deformed baby, Satan’s own spawn, that’s available everywhere; the version I tive horror films, particularly supernatu- scariest film I’ve seen in years.” Jon Lan- and she cries out in anger, you feel her saw, more faithful to the original cut, is on Peter Bogdanovich faced just about the ral horror films, you feel something’s not dau didn’t think so: he called it a reli- anger and terror even though you don’t the other hand nowhere to be found: a same issue: after the exhilarating success of right long before everything goes wrong. gious porn film. From these reviews, see the baby. What Friedkin did in The point to be regretted, certainly. In the histo- The Last Picture Show (1971), What’s Up, The signs are there: a clock stops ticking Kauffman nailed it best: the truth is that Exorcist was heighten that sense of ter- ry of the movies I can’t think of a single Doc? (1972), and Paper Moon (1973), he and a pack of dogs tear at each other’s while a great many supernatural horror ror: it’s Rosemary’s Baby, but with much film that was given such an unwholesome made Daisy Miller (1974), Saint Jack skins beside the statue of a demon in the flicks had been made about child posses- more gore, awe, shock, and jump-scares. treatment; certainly not Rosemary’s Baby, (1979), and They All Laughed (1981): cult desert, while far away in Georgetown, in sions before this, The Exorcist stood Friedkin’s obsessive meticulousness in which precedes it by a good five years. The classics, but anachronistic and out of place the US, a divorced woman wonders who’s apart from them. It was the scariest the production is, of course, the stuff of differences between the 1973 and 2000 cuts in the era of Spielberg and Lucas. making noises in her attic. “Rats?” she movie anyone had seen until then. legend today. He subjected his actors to thus boil down to a difference between hor- Bogdanovich and Friedkin were making wonders. “No rats,” her Swedish servant Much of the reason for that has to do untold extremities, refrigerating an entire ror that horrifies and horror that merely movies that took audiences back to the Hol- retorts. As events unfold, we realise the with the extreme lengths to which the room until they felt cold enough to pro- shocks. lywood of the 1960s, movies that didn’t copy servant’s right. director, William Friedkin, went to ject the kind of fear he wanted from Friedkin is, of course, known more than the stories that came from that era but that When it first came out, critics were achieve what he wanted. A horror movie them. Linda Blair, who played the little anything else for The Exorcist, but it wasn’t were certainly influenced by them. No one divided over the film. Roger Ebert gave it like Saw and Scream will terrify you and girl, was 12 at the time, but he didn’t the only film he made. Two years earlier, in wanted to watch them; they had Star Wars four out of four stars, but he had his me, but once you see through the facade, really care: she’s in that room most of the 1971, he directed The French Connection; and E.T. to look forward to. doubts: “I am not sure exactly what rea- the way such films manipulate audiences, time, and he went ahead and cooled it celebrating its 50th anniversary later this Friedkin’s career, then, was doomed to even more. Not all the actors agreed with year, it scooped up Oscars for Best Picture, fade away, and fade away it did. The earliest or tolerated him, yet they stuck by him Director, and Actor. It established Friedkin surviving recipient of the Best Director and by the film until the end. as a maverick the same way Blood Simple Oscar still alive, his work remains, then as established the Coen Brothers and Dawn of now, unfinished: one of his pet projects was Tied to a chair the Dead established Zack Snyder. Yet like a film about Jack the Ripper, which never Peter Bogdanovich and Francis Ford Cop- came to be. On the other hand, it’s not as This was probably not the first film pola and, his career, once held promising, though he’s let go of making films altogeth- where a teenage girl spouts expletives, ebbed away by the end of the decade. This er: among the most recent ones, the most but to hear Blair spouting them out, even same fate befell Brian de Palma at the end recent of them, Killer Joe (2011), received today, seems a tad disconcerting. Blair’s of the following decade. What happened? plaudits from critics. demonic voice was not hers: it was of Hollywood doesn’t always reward heavy- Yet the reception these late works have another actress’s, and to get the wheezy weights; that’s why de Palma’s careers received and continue to receive hardly befit tones he wanted, Friedkin and his cast got faded away just as quickly as it peaked, and a director who gave us the scariest film ever her to swallow three raw eggs and some why, barely five years after making The made and topped it up with a remake of one Jack Daniel’s and tied her to a chair. The Godfather Part II, Coppola failed to get the of the most suspenseful thrillers ever made. papers went to town over these measures: plaudits he desired with Apocalypse Now. It’s an all too clear indication that in film- one even alleged Blair had to be institution- With Friedkin the issue had less to do with making as in every other profession, your alised at a mental hospital after filming his tough guy image than with his exacting best shot may well be your last shot, period. wrapped up. She didn’t. “I made every standards. This came out discernibly in This is certainly true of Friedkin’s career. TOWN COUNTRY page 12 & DN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 REVISITING Absorbingly BENGALI CREATIVITY PROFESSOR SUNANDA MAHENDRA t is widely believed and accepted that the translation process, as linked to literary canons, has given way not only to the expansion of one tradition of literature via another tradition. readable I It has over the years has marked a resourceful strengthening of links of human relationships and experiences with another cultural trait in human existence. Thus to the more modern scholar, the good Title: 10.34 he is. Element of sympathy ates in the acreage which translation from one culture to another has resulted in the cross-cul- Author: Aditha Dassanayake and humanity emboldens her seems deeply occupied after tural communication process. Publisher: Vijitha Yapa Bookdecision. review the arrival of Kumi. She now Over the whole of last week, I had the fascinating recess of enjoying hat an awesome The development of imagines this property to be fifteen Bengali short stories in Sinhala translated from English. The novel is Aditha Kavana’s behaviour and char- converted feasibly as a Holi- translation is titled Kal Ikmavu Minisa (Fast Publishers 2020) as W Dissanayake’s acter dramatically is mysteri- day Resort which Vinno too translated by Kumari Welikanda, a newcomer to the field of Sinhala newest creativity titled ous and intriguing. This I find as a friend, has prompted readers. On further enquiry, I had the chance of knowing that all the 10.34. It’s her best so far in a superb mechanism of Adi- proposing and approving the original works had been selected from the Internet. my opinion. It’s a cherishing tha’s inherent talents she is idea enthralled with the so As a reader, I felt that the narratives are mostly humane in vision trove of creativity, cream of possessed with. This is so beautiful encircling eco- and poetic in expression and at times akin to the ballads. The Sinhala beauty for nature lovers, knot- with other characters too, friendly forestry. She finally reader, perhaps, is not so alien to Bengali literature as Tagore’s works ted imposing a dramatic Kumi, Nadush, Vinoo with proposes this project to her have been already introduced over the years. As the works of Tagore thread into its structure. In whom Kumi confronts the uncle too. have played a vital role in the acceptance of Bengali literature, this short, I would clamour it to be first day she meets him as she Kumi is also very adven- compilation could be visualized as an expansion and an extension. a dish of literary source for the experienced with Kavana as turous, which Aditha dispels Booker Price Judges. I have well; and no more living souls, through the specific charac- Layers of human encounter read many Booker Price nov- Martha and her grandfather, ter. This component she els. Aditha Dissanay- including the minor ones as divulges through the novel, The opening narrative titled Rosapata Kamisaya is a sensitive ake’s 10.34 reveals the stand- well, especially, Shantha, exceptionally in the earlier expression of a love affair that rests on several layers of human ard its Board requires I sur- Karthi, Maggi Akka, Samar- parts of the novel. encounter. Though there is hardly a plotline or a storyline, the human mise. asekera, and the dog, namely She is artistically also a experience embedded rests on a gift that is liked by one and disliked Thematically it is a revela- Tilly, throughout her novel. social commentator. This is by another. The moods of lovers and the tion of love. Not one of those The manner Aditha does this quite evident from pages 57- essence of lovelornness are the key point that sentimentalizes, but one is highly restrained, humanely 58 when Kumi had to alight in the narrative. demandingly spiritual. It appealing and convincing. from a bus in the area by the The narrative that bears the title Kal comes to light only at the very The mode Aditha does this orders she receives from the Ikutvu Minisa conveys the sense of a end of its structural composi- is a qualitative unique feature bus conductor and the driver person who has not been updated by tion though underneath it sig- as is revealed whilst reading without considering the safe- Ashapruna Devi. It is presented in the nifies confrontations at the in her novel, which I very ness of the passenger, and form of an ailing man who has a life wish beginning and in the mean- much appreciate and praise. the specific point she had to as well as a death wish blended. This is time having turns and twists alight. It prompts the dis- more or less a psychopathological study taking place. Enthralling ideas courteous nature of the of a bedridden adult who comes for Kumi is the running charac- transport personnel and how more attachment and wish fulfilment in ter throughout the story. She for the nature of the existing ried. Kumi discovers Kavana a The most fantastic element harsh they are. On the other order to live for more time. Nobody is from Colombo, and now she implicit relationship qualities trespasser. She manages to of the novel is the disposition hand, I also find how around him, the kith and kin never know has come to one of the most between the two. send him away ordering, of the portrayal of the natural humanely she treats the pas- whether he is dead or alive. remote areas in the country – claiming that it’s her uncle’s habitats of flora and fauna sengers travelling in a train The narrative titled Ranga (No)pama Kothmale, to her grand uncle’s Character development property. Nevertheless, subse- with various echoes and offering her seat to a stand- by Narendranath Mitra to the reader residence amassed by the quently, she allows him to whistles of birds surround- ing female passenger with a comes in the form of a creative study of grown-up gush of trees, plants The property is a subject for carry on his research under- ing the erstwhile massive child, and the conversation the concept of illusion and reality. We of clove and coffee, and bush- a botanist, Dr Kavana Wadu- standing what sort of person and wide building that situ- that takes place between come across a film director who visualizes es of various types with a godapitiya, who has entered both of them. a certain woman who underlines a series “gurgling stream” inside for research trespassing Finally, I wish to state that of turmoil in her life. As such, he invited extending to twenty acres assuming it an abandoned Aditha Dissanayake’s her to face the camera to portray that real- named as Katuvita property site. In the meantime, Kumi The most fantastic element of the novel 10.34 is absorbing ity. But she fails, where a professional with an abandoned, but the enters the property, through novel is the disposition of the portrayal and readable. In no time I succeeds. nature of a haunted house. its detaining entrance that of the natural habitats of flora and am sure it will reach the sta- In a symbolic layer of the same narra- She has come to take photo- had been created by Kavana. tus of a modern classic clas- tive, a reader may feel that the maternal graphs of the premises which It’s unfortunate when she fauna with various echoes and sification for its novelty of the love as portrayed as the humane experi- is a broad domain of her uncle creeps through it by accident whistles of birds surrounding the restrained structural construc- ence cannot be portrayed in the same who is gone to Australia, to she is caught by her hair knot erstwhile massive and wide building tion and its brilliant theme manner. Sensitively and touchingly before live, but for his use for public- to the wire mesh. She is una- that situates in the acreage which interlaced with humanity and a film camera. The narrative titled Sanga- ity for the sale of the property. ble to get herself released compassion, and presented vunu Vanapetha by Abhijith Sen is a sensitive study of walking and She is engaged to a cousin, from it. She allows it to get seems deeply occupied after the dramatically knotted with searching for her memory lanes in the past. Nadush who is busying him- tied to the broken fence which arrival of Kumi. dynamism. self to go to New Zealand indicates to Kavana that some- Reviewed by Moods of the past which she ultimately breaks one had entered and gets wor- Dr Namel Weeramuni Everything happens in a village set up where a certain lady partici- pant comes to know that it is an area where she had lived during her childhood. As such, she gets a liking to recollect her moods of the past, in order to feel the pulse of the past living conditions with her parents. But she is grossly disillusioned and the area has changed over the years. Glories of ancient Tamil Music The charming narrative titled Yan Mahattayage Tegi Pettiya or the gift box of Mr Young written by Navnita Dr SUBASHINI PATHMANAN oral traditions. Even in Devi is set in a remote The narratives are mostly anguage, music and today’s dance recitals, the village set upon a cer- humane in vision and drama were interwo- Thevarams are danced by tain Bengali district. A poetic in expression and Lven in the lives of the most accomplished danc- foreigner named Mr Tamils from ancient days. In ers though not by all. In Young gets acquainted at times akin to the ancient times, Tamil music dance recitals, most of with the people in the ballads. The Sinhala was called Pun. But at pre- these Thevarams are village. He owns a reader, perhaps, is not so sent, the Carnatic music is danced with the same the good house, a dog and manifested through Ragas. In ‘Pun Traditions’or a car. Then he objects alien to Bengali literature ancient times, male musicians Viruthams without thala. as time goes on as Tagore’s works have were called Pannar and female Thevarams when they are became worthy items been already introduced musicians were called Pan- used in dance with thala of treasure for those to over the years. As the nathiyar or Padinneyar. Those and Pun Isai is called Pan- live in the surround- who danced for their music nankam. Here Nirtham ings. The time comes works of Tagore have were called Kuthar, the female and Nirthyam are interwo- when Mr Young the played a vital role in the dancers were called Kuthiyar ven. foreigner has to leave acceptance of Bengali or Veraliyar. Those days, even Twelve Vaishnava the village and go back literature, this compilation the lands were generally divid- Alwaars sang songs on to his native land. He ed into five different catego- Vaishnava themes. These leaves behind the could be visualized as an ries. were believed to have been house he lived behind expansion and an Those categories were sung in 108 Vaishnava tem- and the car he owned. extension. based and divided according ples. All these Paasurams Those who get them to landscape, climatic condi- were based on Pun Isai. as gifts from Mr Young tions, and nature of the land. These were compiled by come to feel that the car, though in good condition is trouble giving The five categories were Natha Muni and published item. But the merrymakers make use of the car for their discredit. Krinchi (mountain and moun- Those who sing the Thevarams are called Othuvars. The to the world as ‘Nalaaieram What happens, in the end, is that the gift of the car as given by Mr tainous area), Mullai (forest musical traditions of the Puns are persevered by oral traditions. Thiviyia Pirapantham’. Young paves the way to a memorable tragicomic event. The narrative and forest area), Marutham Curiously enough only in rests on a make-believe legend-like narrative, a reader may come (paddy field and paddy field Even in today’s dance recitals, the Thevarams are danced by the Paasurams, of Nammal- across in a folktale. The narrative for me is quite reminiscent of a area), Pallai (desert and most accomplished dancers though not by all. In dance var the Puns are noted. modern folk tale. desert area), Neithal (sea and recitals, most of these Thevarams are danced with the same Altogether 13 Thevara The narrative that embraces a lasting human impact is observable seaside area). These aforesaid the ‘Pun Traditions’or Viruthams without thala. Thevarams when Puns and six special Puns in the story titled Veedi Natattuva by Anjan Bhandopatdhya. The categories of lands had each are mentioned. central experience is not quite commonplace as it comes from an distinct (Pun Iasai) music, as they are used in dance with thala and Pun Isai is called There is evidence that at urban circus performance where the character of the court jester or well as different musical Pannankam. Here Nirtham and Nirthyam are interwoven. Sri Rangam Temple the the joker is played by a short man or a dwarf who comes from the instruments, including leather dancers danced for Paasur- village sector. Though he makes the onlookers laugh at his perfor- drums, string instruments ams and danced with Abi- mance; his own life is visualized as being torn between sorrow on one and wind instruments. karam was written by Illango the Bakthi period from the 7th were honoured by conferring naya. The males who side and happiness on the other side Adikal. According to it, century A.D. till the 14th cen- the title ‘Thalaikolli’. But danced for Paasurams were Oral traditions Mathavi the dance heroine tury A.D. Tamil music revived there is a reference to ‘Siva- called Arraiyar and their Fascinating narrative danced eleven dances at her largely due to the four Saiva gana Sampanthear Thallai service was called ‘Arayar Language (Iyal) and Isa Arangetram. Saints and twelve Alwaars Kolli’ which is a reference to Sevai’. The female dancers He was compelled to live with tall people. Then by sheer luck, he (music), underwent changes. Those eleven dances were and various other saints com- those who sang and danced were called Sri Vaishnava happened to encounter a tall woman who is shown as a make-up To understand the music of based on religious themes and posed devotional hymns. for Thiru Gana Sampanthar’s Maanikam. Today in dance artiste and a helping hand. The meeting point of the dwarf and the the Sangam age one has to consisted of ‘Thiva Viruthi’. Still, most compositions of hymns. stages, the dancers use tall woman give way to visualize their inner selves and humans and refer to ancient works, Pari The music for all these dances the Saints and Alwaars are Originally seven Puns exist- these Paasurams based on not the least as performers and helping hands. Padal and Kalithokai. was based on Pun. This would sung with the same devotion ed but later out of these seven Carnatic music but not This fascinating narrative paves the way for several humane layers In Paripadal there are refer- be seen in the last verse of the and following the traditional Puns altogether 103 Puns based on Pun Isai. that could be gauged as enchanting episodes that tend to change one’s ences to numerous Puns. But chapter on arangetram. Puns. developed. Poet Sekkilar The ancient Tamil music common way of thinking on human situations. Quite a number of they were never preserved After The Sanga Maruviya The three Saiva saints referring to saint Sampanthar Pun Isai is used by co- narratives as selected in this compilations centre around the much properly. Most of these rested period, Tamil music and lan- Appar, Sampanthar and called him the saint who prop- ordinating with Carnatic anticipated spiritual essence of human experience. The translator I in oral traditions. The theme guage suffered a setback Sundarar composed Thevar- agated the seven Puns to glo- Music ragas. In the olden felt could have enriched the volume by short biographical sketches of of the music was love and the because of the foreign inva- ams religious hymns. Varam rify the Puns. Even today in days, a song called ‘Devap- the original Bengali writers. songs to which they danced sion. But this dark era did not means music. Thevaram Carnatic music all the ragas aani’ was sung at the begin- At a time when most of us are homebound and allowed to take were love songs. This evi- last long because Karaikal means devotional hymns. are based on seven swaras ning of a dance recital as online measure to communicate with others, this compilation could dence is supported by certain Ammaiyer appeared on the These three saints were called (Sabtha Swaras). an invocation song. be regarded as a welcome variant in the communication process. This verses appearing in Pari Padal scene with the deeply devo- ‘Thevara Mum Moorthikal’ or This was based on Pun translation comes as a gift to those of us who need to anticipate in ‘Parivoonda Padaloddu Ada- tional music. ‘Thevara Trio’. Those who Dance recitals Isai. This tradition is still human global matters that reach the culmination in creativity. In lum Thonra’. sing Thevaram were called followed at the beginning modern narratology, the genre known as the short story had under- The post-Sangam era is Devotional hymns ‘Thevara Nayakam’. Those Those who sing the Thevar- of a dance recital by sing- gone several phases. This compilation translated by Kumari Welihin- known as Sanga Maruviya who danced for Thevaram ams are called Othuvars. The ing Vinayagar Sthuthi or da depicts these changes in the oriental context with special reference Kaalam. During this era, the This age of Karaikal were called ‘Thevar-Adyarkal’. musical traditions of the Thodaya Mangalam in to Bengal. ancient Tamil Epic Sillapathi- Ammaiyar was followed by The outstanding dancers Puns are persevered by modern stages. wednesday, june 02, 2021 sport page 13 DN Sri Lankan Olympic stars of yesteryear Sri Rahula College - one of Kandy’s oldest cricket playing schools Mahesh perera - only hurdler to win two Golds at an international event Mahesh Perera was born on January 2, 1974 National Championships and held the National and was educated at St. Peter’s College, Bam- record with a time of 14.7s. In 1995, he balapiya. clocked 14.7s in the 110m hurdles and 51.93s He was encouraged to become a cricketer in the 400m hurdles. In 1994, he was selected during the early days by the then Rector of St. to compete at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Peter’s Rev. Fr. Travis Gabriel and had the Games but could not participate due to an distinction of leading the College Cricket injury. Team. In 1995, he won the 110m hurdles with a In 1992, he set a new record in the hurdles time of 14.07s and improved it to 14.6s in event and was named as the Best Athlete at 1996. His best effort was the time of 14.00s in the National Schools Championships. the 110m hurdles at the 1997 Asian Champi- He continued with athletics and thereafter, onships which is still unbroken. at the age of 17, he came under the watchful Mahesh was selected for the 1996 Atlanta eyes of veteran coach Sunil Gunawardena. Olympic Games due to his outstanding perfor- Mahesh never looked back from there mances during these events. onwards and won the 110m hurdles with a Following are his achievements: 1992 – record time of 14.8s at the Under-20 Senior 15.00s (Asian Junior Championships) 1993 – National Athletics Meet in 1993. 14.36s (SAF Games) 1994 – 14.28s (Asian In the same year, he won the Silver Medal in Games) 1995 – 14.05s (Asian Champion- the 110m hurdles event at the South Asian ships) 1996 – 14.24s (Olympic Games) 1997 Federation (SAF) Games in Dhaka, Bangla- – 14.00s (Asian Championships) 1998 – desh with a time of 14.36s which was also a 14.21s (SAF Games). new Sri Lanka record. Mahesh retired from the sport in 1999 and He took the Gold Medal in both 100m and Mahesh Perera focussed on his own business ventures. 400m hurdles while competing at the 1995 He also functioned as an athletics coach is the first cricketer from Sri rahula to represent the country SAF Games in Madras, India. He helped his He won a Gold Medal in the 110m hurdles after having successfully passed the Level-1 team win a Bronze Medal in the 4X100m relay event at the 1999 SAF Games. Mahesh repre- Coaching Course conducted by the Interna- HAfiz MArikAr begedera, Tharindu Fonseka, Thushan at the same event. sented the Track Masters Sports Club at the tional Athletics Association. (C.D) Sri Rahula College, Katugastota is a Senarath, Lahiru Wijewardana, Krishan- school with a history of 130 years and tha Dilshan, Shairi Ranatunga, Janith one of the famous mixed colleges in the Maitipe and Akash Ghariyawasiri. country. In the early years, late T. M. A. Cooray It was established in 1890, by the Bud- coached Sri Rahula cricketers and gave dhist Theosophical Society led by Colo- his best for the game and produced some Narasinghe - an outstanding Sri Lankan veteran athlete nel Henry Steel Olcott. knowledgeable players. The school opened with only 16 stu- Today, Rahula cricketers play their UPANANDA JAyASUNDerA, Best Athlete for seven consecutive Malaysia. While he was teaching at dents in 1890 with S. Niyangoda as the matches at the Prisons Grounds, Palle- Kandy Sports Special Corr years from 2007. Galagedara Central College, he first Principal of the school. kele and at the Police Grounds. N. L. W. Narasinghe is an out- He won the 65/70 age group started coaching as he was a quali- During the year 1945, Sri Rahula man- Their own ground at Katugastota is standing veteran Sri Lankan ath- 800m, 1500m, 2,000m and 5,000m fied athlete and a coach. aged to obtain their own playground, only fit for practices, because the length lete and an old boy of Koswatte races with new meet records at the He has produced outstanding hostel and several other facilities as well and breadth of the ground is short. The Gamini Vidyalaya, Kalawana in the International Veterans Athletics athletes of the calibre of D. Uduga- as a whole lot of students. In 1962 the players right now are handicapped with- Ratnapura District. Meet in 2002 and won the 5,000m ma, who won medals at the South school was acquired by the government. out a turf . He started his long standing and 2,000m races in the 60/65 age Asian Games in India and W. D. Sri Rahula, at one time was well known This school has a rich cricketing histo- athletics career at school when he category. Bogahalanda, who was awarded for athletics, football and hockey and ry and they play their against won the 800m and 1500m races Again, in 2006 he won the medals at the same event, which later in the field of mini rugby and today Wariyapola Sri Sumangala College, earli- and became an outstanding athlete 5,000m race at the Asian Veterans was held in Korea. they are a major force in cricket too. er known as St. Paul's College. from his young days. Athletics Meet and in 2006 and Narasinghe won the triple gold Thanks to the efforts of their old boys, Sri Rahula gave a good display to win After his higher studies, he con- 2012 he competed at the Asian award for becoming the fittest per- who have turned them into a top sporting the All-Island Under-16 Division Two tinued with athletics and he Veterans Meet in Bangalore and son at the athletics meet organised school, Sri Rahula is one of Kandy’s old- Inter-Schools Rugby Championship in entered the University of Perad- N. L. W. Narasinghe with his Tro- Karnataka. by the ‘Shakthi Programme’ in est cricket playing schools. 2018. eniya in 1994 and passed out in phies. Pic by Upananda Jayasundera, Thereafter, In Geelong, Australia 2011 and retired after 35 years of They started cricket in the 1890's but Sri Rahula defeated Sri Sumangala Col- 1997 and joined the Department of kandy Sports Special Corr in 2013 he won the 800m, 1500m, service in 1997 and became a Nota- gave it up a few years later and were more lege, Panadura in the final 17-7. In the Education. 2,000m and the 5,000m at the ry Public in 2002. involved with football, athletics and hock- semi-finals, they beat Sarasavi Uyana MV He participated at the annual In 1985, the Veterans Athletics International Veterans Meet. In fact, 84-year-old Narasinghe, ey. 21-0 and in the quarter-finals they beat staff sports meets for a number of Association was formed and Naras- In 2020, he came second in the is still in good form and has never However, in the 1970’s they came back Dutugemunu MV, Buttala 14-10. years and won his pet events of inghe was selected as a member of 5,000m and 2,000m in the 80/85 had any medicine throughout his into cricket and one of their best prod- The present coach Roshan Ratnayake 800m and 1500m races. the association and became the age groups in the meet held in life and is still involved in athletics. ucts was Asela Gunaratne who played in is doing a good job like his predecessor 2002/04. Nalin Wijesinghe. Gunaratne became the first cricketer The athletes have also done well at from Sri Rahula to represent the country school events and international meets as when he was selected for the tour of Zim- well. Two of their students represented Liyanage to compete at Asian Powerlifting Meet babwe. Sri Lanka at the 5,000m and 3,000m race He was guided correctly by one of the at the 15th Asian Games. top school coaches, the late Aubrey Another athlete participated in the Nineteen-year-old Ranuga He is currently training at Kuruppu, a veteran in the coaching field. 2013 Asian Schools Athletics Meet. Desitha Liyanage has qualified the Energie Fitness in the UK Gunaratne joined the Army and Meanwhile, the Rahula Girls were able to represent Sri Lanka at the and hopes to represent Sri improved his cricket and went on to rep- to excel in marathon events by winning Asian Pacific Classic Powerlift- Lanka at the upcoming Com- resent the country. the championship consecutively for three ing Championships to be held monwealth Championships Sri Rahula is proud of Ishara Rangana years (2009, 2010 and 2011). in Taiwan. and World Championships as Hewage who was selected as the Most In addition, seven athletes have created Ranuga is a former student well. His main ambition is to Popular Cricketer of the Year by the Sri new records since 2009 at the All-Island of St. Peter’s College, Colombo bring fame to Sri Lanka by Lanka Schools Cricket Association. Schools Athletic Meets. In 2013, the and is currently attached to the winning an international In 2019, they qualified to play in the 1,500x4 Relay Team was able to break Sedgehill School in the United medal. semi-finals of the Under-19 Division the oldest record and in the process won Kingdom (UK). Ranuga is coached by his Three Level One Cricket Tournament. the Silver Medal. Ranuga has emerged as an father, former national power- Rahula beat St. Mary’s College Matuga- The College Cadet Corps bagged the excellent powerlifter after hav- lifting champion, Desha ma in the quarter-finals in the first runners-up position in 2012 and the ing started his career at the Liyanage and guided by Mitch- innings. The players who excelled and Championship in 2013 at the 13th Bat- ranuga age of 16. ell Scion in the UK. helped the team win were Dilshan Aram- talion Assessment Camp. Liyanage Fixtures, venues, schedule and kick-off times for Euro 2021 Tourney

Twenty-four teams will be playing Johan Cruijff Aren A, Amsterdam off 8pm (Seville). Tuesday June 15 Spain vs Poland; Kick-off 8pm (Munich). (Group F): Portugal vs (London). Game 8: Group E winners across 51 matches in 12 cities, start- National Arena, Bucharest (Group F): Hungary vs Portugal; (Seville). Sunday June 20. (Group France; Kick-off 8pm (Budapest). vs third-placed side Group A/B/C/D; ing on Friday June 11. Wembley Stadium, London Kick-off 5pm (Budapest). (Group F): A): Italy vs Wales; Kick-off 5pm The top two in each group plus four Kick-off 8pm (Glasgow). It all ends at the Wembley Stadium Hampden Park, Glasgow France vs Germany; Kick-off 8pm (Rome). (Group A): Switzerland vs best third-placed teams go through. (Quarter-finals): Friday July 2: with the final, which takes place on Estadio La Cartuja, Seville (Munich). Wednesday June 16 Turkey; Kick-off 5pm (Baku). Mon- (Knock-out phase Round of 16): Quarter-final 1: Game 6 winner vs Sunday July 11. Football Arena Munchen, Munich (Group B): Finland vs Russia: Kick- day June 21. Saturday June 26: Game 1: Group A Game 5 winner; Kick-off 5pm (St. Here's the full schedule for Euro Fixtures: off 2pm (St Petersburg). (Group A): (Group C): North Macedonia vs runners-up vs Group B runners-up; Petersburg). Quarter-final 2: Game 4 2020 (Friday June 11): (Group A): Turkey Turkey vs Wales: Kick-off 5pm Netherlands; Kick-off 5pm (Amster- Kick-off 5pm (Amsterdam). Game 2: winner vs Game 2 winner; Kick-off Euro 2020 groups: vs Italy; Kick-off 8pm (Rome). (Satur- (Baku). (Group A): Italy vs Swit- dam). (Group C): Ukraine vs Aus- Group A winners vs Group C runners- 8pm (Munich). Saturday July 3. Quar- Group ‘A’: Italy, Switzerland, Tur- day June 12): zerland; Kick-off 8pm (Rome). tria; Kick-off 5pm (Bucharest). up; Kick-off 8pm (London). Sunday ter-final 3: Game 3 winner vs Game 1 key, Wales. Group A: Wales vs Switzerland; Thursday June 17. (Group C): (Group B): Russia vs Denmark; June 27: Game 3: Group C winners vs winner; Kick-off 5pm (Baku). Quar- Group ‘B’: Belgium, Russia, Den- Kick-off 2pm (Baku) (Group B): Ukraine vs North Macedonia; Kick-off 8pm (Copenhagen). (Group third-placed side from Group D/E/F; ter-final 4: Game 8 winner vs Game 7 mark, Finland. Denmark vs Finland; Kick-off 5pm Kick-off 2pm (Bucharest). (Group B): Finland vs Belgium; Kick-off Kick-off 5pm (Budapest). Game 4: winner; Kick-off 8pm (Rome). Group ‘C’: Ukraine, Netherlands, (Copenhagen). (Group B): Belgium B): Denmark vs Belgium; Kick-off 8pm (St. Petersburg). Tuesday June Group B winners vs third-placed side (Semi-finals): Tuesday July 6. Austria, North Macedonia. vs Russia; Kick-off 9pm (St Peters- 5pm (Copenhagen). (Group C): 22. (Group D): Czech Republic vs from Group A/D/E/F; Kick-off 8pm Semi-final 1: Quarter-final 2 winner vs Group ‘D’: England, Croatia, Czech burg). Sunday June 13 (Group D): Netherlands vs Austria; Kick-off England; Kick-off 8pm (London). (Seville). Monday June 28: Game 5: Quarter-final 1 winner; Kick-off 8pm Republic, Scotland. England vs Croatia; Kick-off 2pm 8pm (Amsterdam). Friday June 18. (Group D): Croatia vs Scotland; Group D runners-up vs Group E run- (Wembley, London). Wednesday July Group ‘E’: Spain, Poland, Sweden, (London). (Group C): Austria vs (Group E): Sweden vs Slovakia; Kick-off 8pm (Glasgow). Wednesday ners-up; Kick-off 5pm (Copenhagen). 7. Semi-final 2: Quarter-final 4 winner Slovakia North Macedonia; Kick-off 5pm Kick-off 2pm (St. Petersburg). June 23. (Group E): Slovakia vs Game 6: Group F winners vs third- vs Quarter-final 3 winner; Kick-off Group ‘F’: Germany, France, Por- (Bucharest). (Group C): Nether- (Group D): Croatia vs Czech Spain; Kick-off 5pm (Seville). (Group placed side from Group A/B/C; Kick- 8pm (Wembley, London). tugal, Hungary. lands vs Ukraine; Kick-off 8pm Republic; Kick-off 5pm (Glasgow). E): Sweden vs Poland; Kick-off 5pm off 8pm (Bucharest). Tuesday June (The Final): Sunday July 11. Kick- Euro 2020 venues: (Amsterdam). Monday June 14 (Group D): England vs Scotland; (St. Petersburg). (Group F): Germa- 29: Game 7: Group D winners vs off 8pm (Wembley, London). Stadio Olimpico, Rome (Group D): Scotland vs Czech Kick-off 8pm (London). Saturday ny vs Hungary; Kick-off 8pm Group F runners-up; Kick-off 5pm (Agencies) Olympic Stadium, Baku Republic; Kick-off 2pm (Glasgow). June 19. (Group F): Hungary vs St Petersburg Stadium, Saint (Group E): Poland vs Slovakia; France; Kick-off 2pm (Budapest). Petersburg Kick-off 5pm (St. Petersburg). (Group F): Portugal vs Germany; Parken Stadium, Copenhagen (Group E): Spain vs Sweden; Kick- Kick-off 5pm (Munich). (Group E):

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Sports Editor : 011 242 9223 Fax : +941122343694 e mail : [email protected] appoinTed Head SportS Diary (June 2) ForeiGn eVentS CriCKet England vs New Zealand (1st CoaCH of sl Women’s CriCkeT Team Test) at Lord’s (1st day) Netherlands vs Ireland (1st ODI) Former Sri Lanka cricketer needed. He concentrated play- at Utrecht Hashan Tillakaratne has been ing for the NCC from 1984 tenniS (Grand Slam, appointed as the Head Coach until his retirement in 2004, Outdoor, Clay): of the Sri Lanka Women’s without swapping clubs scor- French Open at Roland Garros Cricket Team. ing over 13,000 First-Class CHeSS His appointment was con- runs. Asian Zonal Hybrid Tournament firmed to the Daily News yes- Tillakaratne made his Test FootBaLL (International terday by a senior official of debut in 1989 against Austral- Friendly): (SLC). ia in Hobart and went on to Belarus vs Azerbaijan The 53-year-old will play a represent the country till 2004. Bosnia-Herzegovina vs pivotal role as Head Coach He competed in 83 Test Montenegro and is likely to serve in this matches scoring over 4,500 Norway vs Luxembourg capacity for a couple years runs maintaining an average of Netherlands vs Scotland from immediate effect. He was 42.87 which comprised 11 Romania vs Georgia earlier appointed as the Head centuries and 20 half-centuries England vs Austria Coach of the Sri Lanka Under- with a highest score of 204 not Germany vs Denmark 19 Cricket Team and later he out against the West Indies. France vs Wales was attached to the High-Per- He also played in 200 One Day (World Cup Qualifying - North/ formance Unit of SLC. Internationals (ODIs) and Central America): He represented the country made his debut against India Montserrat vs US Virgin Islands with distinction as a stylish in Sharjah in 1986 scoring Cayman Islands vs Aruba left-hand batsman who kept over 3,700 runs inclusive of Cuba vs British Virgin Islands and bowled right-arm two centuries and 13 half-cen- Dominica vs Anguilla off-breaks as and when it was turies. (A.N) Hashan Tillakaratne will play a pivot- Puerto Rico vs Bahamas al role as Women’s Head Coach Duvindu shines at first ECB league match New-look England brace for NZ series

England face-off against New Zea- injury. In the absence of so many key land in a two-match Test series, with players, it'll be interesting to see the the opening Test getting underway at combination their Skipper Joe Root Lord’s today. decides on. England will aim to blood some New Zealand, meanwhile, will see younger players while New Zealand the series as the perfect opportunity will have one eye on the upcoming to tune-up for the inaugural WTC Duvindu Tillakaratne in action ICC World Test Championship final against India in Southampton, (WTC) final. starting on June 18. Promising slow left-arm Leigh CC Lancashire at the the bowling for his team in Test regulars Jos Buttler, Jonny New Zealand have a settled unit, orthodox bowler Duvindu Leigh CC Grounds. this game finally finished Bairstow, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes with the only senior pacer Trent Tillakaratne started his cam- Orrell Red Triangle CC with excellent figures of and Sam Curran have all been rested Boult missing for the two-match paign in the ECB Premier lost the game but young 24.1-7-49-7. for the series by England. series. League with a fine perfor- Tillakaratne’s performance Leigh CC scored 153 all Other core players, like Ben Stokes In his absence, Tim Southee will mance in Liverpool on Sun- was highly appreciated by out in 48.1 overs while and Jofra Archer, are currently recov- likely share the new ball with all- day. the club officials. This is the Orrell Red Triangle CC were ering from respective injuries. rounder Kyle Jamieson. The Kane The 24-year-old, repre- first time that Tillakaratne is bundled out for 130 in 45.2 Ben Foakes, who was set to don Williamson-led side could also hand senting Orrell Red Triangle participating in the ECB overs. They will play their the gloves in Buttler's absence and Test debuts to opener Devon Conway CC captured seven for 49 in Premier League. next game against North- make his debut in home conditions and all-rounder Rachin Ravin- the opening match against Tillakeratne who opened ern CC next Saturday. (D.R) will also miss the series due to a freak dra. (ICC) Joe Root (left) shake hands with Kane Williamson Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open Serena Williams World number two Naomi tournament if she continued to survives scare in Osaka has withdrawn from the avoid them. French Open after the contro- That led to the player French Open versy over her refusal to speak announcing her withdrawal say- to the media at the tournament. ing she was going to "take some American Serena Williams survived In a tweet announcing the time away from the court now". a scare in the first ever night session move, Japan's Osaka also said "When the time is right I match at the French Open as she edged she had "suffered long bouts of really want to work with the out Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu 7-6 depression" since winning her Tour to discuss ways we can (6), 6-2 in the first round on Monday. first Grand Slam title in 2018. make things better for the play- Organisers have introduced night The 23-year-old said last week ers, press and fans," she added. matches under the Philippe Chatrier she would not do news confer- French Tennis Federation Court lights this year to provide some ences at Roland Garros to pro- president Gilles Moretton said late drama for the fans but the match tect her mental health. the withdrawal of the second was played in an empty stadium "I never wanted to be a dis- seed was ‘unfortunate’. because of a COVID-19 curfew in the traction," the four-time major "We are sorry and sad for French capital. winner said. On Sunday, Osaka Naomi Osaka Naomi," Moretton added. "We The flat atmosphere hardly helped won her opening match against match media. Later that day, a wish her the best and quickest the 39-year-old Williams who squan- Anrich Nortje Romania's Patricia Maria Tig in joint statement from Grand possible recovery, and we look dered a 5-2 lead in the first set against straight sets and was fined US Slam organisers said Osaka forward to having Naomi at our a tricky opponent who battled back to $15,000 for not doing post- could face expulsion from the tournament next year.” (BBC) move into a tie-breaker. Begu then led 6-4 and Williams got lucky with a return that clipped the tape before rat- Nortje and Ismail clean up at CSA Awards tling off four points to win the opener with a drive volley. Seam bowlers Anrich Nortje and New Zealand in great Three-time Roland Garros champion Shabnim Ismail took out the top Williams, who has been stuck on 23 gongs at Cricket South Africa’s place to create history, Grand Slam titles, one behind Margaret (CSA’s) awards evening on Mon- Court's all-time record, was far more day. assured in the second set and managed Nortje and Ismail were crowned says Boult to claim the victory without further South Africa’s Men’s and Women’s fuss. Williams has been agonisingly Cricketer of the Year in their close to matching Court's record since respective categories at the virtual The qualification process for the World Test winning the 2017 Australian Open in event. Championship (WTC) final is still a bit of an her last Grand Slam event before Ismail cleaned up at the awards enigma for Trent Boult but the New Zealand becoming a mother. (Agencies) night, also taking out Women’s pace spearhead is confident that his team is T20I Cricketer of the Year and capable of creating history when it clashes with South Africa Women’s Player of the India for the inaugural title. Year. The WTC final is scheduled to be held in Having previously won South Southampton from June 18-22. Africa Women's Cricketer of the "The way the group has travelled and per- Year in 2015, Ismail is just the third formed around New Zealand and the world, the player to have earned the prize boys are in a great place to hopefully create a bit multiple times after Marizanne of history," Boult told reporters at the Bay Oval. Kapp (2013 and 2014) and Dane "Everything is feeling good with what lies van Niekerk (2016, 2018, 2019). ahead, a big stage for the World Test Champion- Nortje picked up four awards, ship final, and hopefully I can get over there and being crowned Test Cricketer of be part of that second Test (against England) as the Year, South Africa Fans’ Player well," he added. of the Year and sharing South Afri- "I've taken a while to understand the process ca Men’s Player of the Year with with qualifying, how everything works with the batter Aiden Markram. points, still think no one knows how that actu- Wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi ally works but to get into that final the excite- and batter Rassie van der Dussen ment is ramping up now," Boult said. were crowned the Men’s T20I and Boult, who has snared 281 wickets in 71 ODI Cricketers of the Year respec- Tests, will be unavailable for the first Test as he tively while Lizelle Lee won the has opted to spend time with his family after the suspension of the IPL mid-season. (Agencies) Shabnim Ismail Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year. (ICC) Trent Boult Serena Williams in action

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DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA PROCUREMENT NOTICE CEYLON SHIPPING Uva Provincial Council CORPORATION LTD Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Sri Lankan Government Wholly Owned Company) (Engineering Services) Under The Chairman, Procurement Committee, Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Engineering Services) of the Uva Provincial Council now invites sealed bids under National Competitive Bidding Procedure up to 28.06.2021 from eligible and qualified contractors and Ministry of Ports and Shipping construction institutions who have the CIDA registration in Building Construction field to perform the works as described below and from reputed manufacturers, importers or their authorized representatives for the supply and installation of Hydraulic Service Lift.

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) Basic information relevant to construction works.

Tender No: TD/CP/Drydock/September /2021/001 Value of Required Civil Refundable Construc Minimum Bid Office No. Works Bid tion CIDA Docum Issuing (Rs. Security Period Periodical Dry docking & Class renewal Name of the Work ent Bid Millions) Registration (If paid in No. of Ser. No. Ser. in Building Fee Rs. Documents of MV. Ceylon Princess Contract (without Cash) Rs. Days VAT) Construction (IMO: 9734575) - Scheduled in 1 Improvement to the 25.60 C5 and C4 128,000.00 90 5,000.00 Vehicle Service Station of the Office of the Kahagolla September 2021 Provincial Mechanical DCS/ 1. MV. Ceylon Princess, owned and operated by Ceylon Shipping Corporation Director, Bandarawela Office of the Ltd (CSC) the National Sea carrier of Sri Lanka, is scheduled to complete her MECH/2021/01 Uva 1st Periodical Dry docking & Class Renewal on or before 23rd of September 2 Renovation of the 47.73 C5 and C4 239,000.00 365 5,000.00 Provincial 2021. Hence it is expected to reserve the dry dock space for repairs and Outdoor Patients Division Director of of Sevanagala Divisional required services between 01st September 2021 to 15th September 2021. Buildings Hospital 2. Bids are hereby invited from prospective Dry Docks for the scope as indicated PSSP/2021/01

in the “DRYDOCK SPECIFICATION” of the Bid document, which is available DCS/HEALTH/ in the CSC website (www.cscl.lk) for easy reference. 3 Construction of Building 39.17 C5 and C4 196,000.00 365 5,000.00 3. Expected “Scheduled Job list” is also mentioned therein. for the Thanamalwila Zonal Education Office 4. Prospective Bidders could submit their bids on or before 1400 hrs on 14th

July 2021 to mail id : [email protected] as per the clause No. 04 DCS/EDU/ (Submission of Bids) of the Bid Documents. PSDG/2021/01 4 Construction of Final 8.41 C7 and C6 42,000.00 180 3,000.00 Office of the 5. Terms and Conditions: Stage of 90x25 Two Divisional Storey Building of Engineer a) All inclusive “Price” Bids shall be forwarded as per the Clause No.03 Ba / Gampaha Tamil (Buildings) Vidyalaya Bandarawela

of the Bidding Document. DCS/EDU/ b) Any clarifi cation could be obtained via : [email protected] PSDG/2021/02 5 Construction of Official 9.72 C7 and C6 48,600.00 180 3,000.00 c) The decision of the Department Procurement Committee (DPC) is fi nal Quarters of Medical and conclusive and abide by all prospective Bidders. Officer of Health, Mahiyanganaya Office of the Divisional Chairman, Engineer PSSP/2021/02 Department Procurement Committee (Major) DCS/HEALTH/ (Buildings) Bibile Ceylon Shipping Corporation Ltd. 6 Repairing the Clinic 4.47 C8 and C7 22,500.00 150 3,000.00 # 27, MICH Building, Sir Razik Fareed Mawatha, Centre in Agala oya Colombo-00100 Sri Lanka. PSSP/2021/03 PSSP/2021/03 Tel: 0094112497800, Extension -228/209 DCS/HEALTH/ Fax : 0094112447547 Basic Information relevant to Hydraulic Service Lift

Refundable Non Refundable Ser. Required Office Issuing Bid Name of the Equipment Bid Security Bid Document No. Quantity Documents SUPPLEMENTARY NOTICE (Rs.) Fee (Rs.)

1 Hydraulic Service Lift 16 Ton 01 5,000.00 2,000.00 Office of the Kahagolla FORTY FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Provincial Mechanical OF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PLC 2 Hydraulic Service Lift 04 Ton 02 5,000.00 2,000.00 Director, Bandarawela

We refer to the Notice of Meeting dated 29th April 2021 pertaining to the Forty Conditions for Construction Works First (41st) Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) of Property Development PLC (the “Company”) to be held on 9th June 2021. 1. Bids will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding Procedure and as the total estimated cost of these works do not exceed Rs. 50 million, provincial preference and registration Grade preference with the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) will be taken into consideration at the evaluation of bids as per Finance As you know, it is stated in Paragraph 7 of “Section B - Modalities of Conducting Ministry Circular No. 4/2016(ii). the AGM” of the Notice of Meeting that in the event of any regulation, decision or directive issued by the or the health authorities in 2. Successful, eligible bidders who are not blacklisted and have the minimum CIDA registration as given in the table above are eligible for award of bids. view of the prevailing situation in the Country or the occurrence of any other unforeseen circumstances, that affects the ability of the Company to (i) conduct Following qualifications will be taken into consideration when evaluating the bids and the bids that have the meeting at the Auditorium, Floor 3, Bank of Ceylon Headquarters Building, not fulfilled the required qualifications may be rejected. BOC Square, No. 01, Bank of Ceylon Mawatha, Colombo 01 (the “Venue”) and/ I. Should have the experience of performing a work of 60% of the civil works value or equivalent or (ii) allow shareholders and other individuals to physically assemble at the place during last five years (This condition will not be applicable to works where the minimum CIDA of the meeting, the AGM will be conducted on the same date and at the same registration required is C 7 and C 8) time specifi ed in the Notice only through audio or audio and visual means via the II. Should have maintained a turnover average similar to the above construction civil works during Zoom/Webinar meeting platform. last five years. (This condition will not be applicable to works where the minimum CIDA registration required is C 7 and C 8) Given the prevailing situation in Country and in the interest of protecting public III. Financial Capability years (This condition will not be applicable to works where the minimum health and facilitating compliance with the Health and Safety guidelines issued by CIDA registration required is C 7 and C 8) the authorities, the Board of Directors of the Company has decided that it will not IV. Financial and Physical progress of the works currently performing be possible to conduct the AGM at the venue and allow shareholders and other individuals to physically assemble at the venue. 3. Bidder should register under the Public Contract Act No. 03 of 1987 for works of which the civil works value is Rs. 5 million or above and the Registration Certificate or documents to prove that should be In the circumstances, we hereby notify that the AGM will accordingly be conducted submitted with the bid. The bids that are not accompanied by the Registration Certificate or the at 3.00 p.m. on 9th June 2021 only through audio or audio and visual means via documents of proof will be rejected. the Zoom/Webinar meeting platform. General Conditions The shareholders and proxy holders (appointed by proxy submitted in accordance 4. A complete set of bid documents in English language may be obtained by interested bidders on with Notice of Meeting dated 29th April 2021) who wish to participate at the submission of a written application to the above mentioned offices during office hours from 07.06.2021 AGM should register themselves for the AGM by using the link: https://pdl. until 25.06.2021 upon payment of the bid document fee mentioned in No. 1 and No. 2 tables above and the bid documents may be inspected free of charge. lk/agm-2021/ or https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZlqde- urTMvGd2PLz3msXIQSMT23bE0q-Cf. The link can be accessed for purposes 5. Bids should be accompanied by a bid bond if not paid in cash. A Bid Security may be submitted and that of registration from 3.00 pm on 2nd June 2021 and registration will be closed at should be double the amount shown in the table above in the form of a bank guarantee and should have 3.00 p.m. on 8th June 2021. been obtained from a commercial bank approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The Bank guarantee should be Unconditional and On Demand. Bid Security should be valid until 28.10.2021. The shareholders and proxy holders registered for the AGM as aforementioned 6. Duly perfected bids in duplicate should be submitted to receive before 2.00 p.m. on 28.06.2021 to the will be able to participate at the AGM upon confi rmation by the Company Procurement Committee and bids should be mentioned as Original and Duplicate and inserted in separate Secretaries that he/she is a shareholder or a duly appointed proxy of a shareholder, covers and both covers should be reinserted in a single cover mentioning the name of the work on the as the case may be. Such shareholders and proxy holders will have the access to the left hand top corner of the envelope, sealed and may either be sent by registered post addressed to proceedings of the AGM automatically commencing at 3.00 p.m. on 9th June 2021. “Chairman, Procurement Committee, Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Engineering Services), Pinaraawa, Badulla” or deposited in the Tender Box kept at that office and late bids will be rejected. This Supplementary Notice should be read together with the Notice of 7. Duplicate should be photocopy of all the pages of the original. Meeting dated 29th April 2021. The Notice of Meeting dated 29th April 8. Interested bidders may obtain further information either from the Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary 2021 is amended by this Supplementary Notice only with regard to the (Engineering Services) 055-2222218 / 2222217, Office of the Uva Provincial Director of Buildings 055- date time and modalities relating to registration for and method of conduct 2229629, Office of the Divisional Engineer (Buildings) Bibile 055-2265317, Office of the Divisional of the AGM, as contained therein. Engineer (Buildings) Bandarawela 057-2222025, Office of the Uva Provincial Mechanical Director 057- 2233017. By Order of the Board 9. Bids should be valid up to 28.09.2021. S S P Corporate Services (Pvt) Ltd. 10. Bids will be opened at 2.00 p.m. on 28.06.2021 at the Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Engineering Secretaries Services), Badulla and the bidder or his representative may be present at the time of opening of bids.

Colombo 11. Procurement Board reserves the right to accept any suitable bid or to reject all bids and the decision of 28.05.2021 the Procurement Board is final. Chairman - Procurement Board Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary (Engineering Services) Pinaraawa, Badulla Tel. No./Fax No. 055-2222218, Email - [email protected]

Date: 31.05.2021 DN page 16 ADVERTISEMENTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021

MINISTRY OF WATER SUPPLY NATIONAL WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE BOARD BID NOTICE

The Chairman, Procurement Committee on behalf of the National Water Supply & Drainage Board now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Works / Supplies as described below.

Estimated Non- Place of Issuing of Documents Closing Bid Security Cost (Rs.) No. Name of Contract & Contract No. Refundable Eligibility Requirements & Date and Requirements Excluding Fee (Rs) Contact Person Time VAT CIVIL TENDERS 01 Construction of 1000m3 Ground Sump, Other Civil Structures Supply & 35,000/-+ Rs.1,700,000/- Registration with CIDA field of Water Supply and 113.30 million Tenders & Contracts Section, 23/06/2021 Installation of Pumps and Accessories at Unnichchai, Batticaloa VAT Sewerage Grade C4 or C3 and Certificate of Registration NWS&DB, 10.00 hours Unnichchai WSS, ** of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 with the Galle Road, Ratmalana. Contract No: NWSDB/E/CP/A2-86/GOSL/2021/02 Registrar of Public Contract Tele: 011-2605328 Fax: 011-2635885 02 Extension of AGM (ES) / Regional Manager Office Building, Ampara 12,500/-+ Rs.220,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Building 14.61 million Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM (ES)/C/EXT-BUI/RH/ VAT Construction Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, 13.00 hours AMP/2021/58 ** Registration of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 NWS&DB, with the Registrar of Public Contract Sri Dhammaratne Mawatha, Ampara. Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 03 Laying of DI Pipes, Fittings, Valves and Specials for Shifting of Bridge 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 46,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Water Supply and 3.072 million Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Crossing in Mahaoya (Bridge No: 241-1) Sewerage Grade C5 to C9 Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, 13.00 hours Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM (ES)/LAY/BC-MAHAOYA/RECH/ NWS&DB, MAHAOYA/2021/27 Sri Dhammaratne Mawatha, Ampara. Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 04 Laying of uPVC/DI Pipes and fittings for Monaragala Badalkumbura 6,000/-+ VAT Rs.90,000/- Registration with CIDA field of Water Supply and 5.94 million Tender Section, NWSDB, 16/06/2021 and Sewanagala Water Supply Scheme ** Sewerage Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Registration Mediriya Road, Badulla. 14.00 hours Contract No: RSC(UVA)/DGM(UVA)/REH/ of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 with the Tele: 0552230934 Fax: 0552230974 MONARAGALA/2021/73 Registrar of Public Contract 05 Improvements of Minor Sites in Badulla Water Supply Scheme 12,500/-+ Rs.350,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Building 22 million Tender Section, NWSDB, 16/06/2021 Contract No: RSC(UVA)/DGM(UVA)/REH/BADULLA/2021/112 VAT Construction Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Mediriya Road, Badulla. 14.00 hours ** Registration of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 Tele: 0552230934 Fax: 0552230974 with the Registrar of Public Contract 06 Provision of New Service Connection – Kandy South Water Supply 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 24,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Water Supply and 2.3 million RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya. 16/06/2021 Scheme Sewerage Grade C5 to C9 Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours Contract No: RSC-C/CS/CIVIL/O&M/UY/ Pre bid Meeting 2021/06/14 at MEEWATHURA/2021/103 10.00 hrs Manager Office (Central South) 07 Construction of 150m3 Capacity Service Reservoirs and Pump House 12,500/-+ Rs.345,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Building 22.9 million RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya. 16/06/2021 for Kudamaskeliya VAT Construction Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours Contract No: NWSDB/C/CP/A3-26/GOSL/2021/82 ** Registration of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 Pre bid Meeting 2021/06/14 @ with the Registrar of Public Contract 10.00 hrs AGM (RSC-C) Gatambe 08 Connection Transferring and Repair for Breakdowns under Greater 6,000/- Rs.132,500/- Registration with CIDA field of Water Supply and 8.9 million RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya. 16/06/2021 Matale Water Supply Scheme +VAT Sewerage Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Registration Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours Contract No: RSC-C/GMWSP/PL/CB/MATALE/2020/01RR ** of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 with the Registrar of Public Contract 09 Calling rates for Excavation, Back Filling of Pipe Trenches & Laying of 12,500/-+VAT Rs.225,000/- Registration with CIDA field of Water Supply and 15.0 Million RSC (WS), NWSDB, 17/06/2021 DI/PE /uPVC Pipes (from 63mm to 225mm dia.) in Panadura-Horana ** Sewerage Grade C5 to C9 and Certificate of Registration No.07, Angulana Station Road, 10.00 hours Regions under DGM - RSC (Western - South) of the Contract as per the Act No.3 of 1987 with the Angulana, Moratuwa Contract No: W-S/P&C/C/Lay(04)/P-H/RATES/ 2021/10 Registrar of Public Contract Tele/Fax: 0112730341, 0112224888 10 Rectification work in Pipe Bridge at Nawayalatenna Greater Kandy 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 30,000/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Building 2.97 million RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya 16/06/2021 Water Treatment Plant Construction Grade C5 to C9 Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours Contract No: RSC-C/KN/MECH/KNPIWSP/GKWTP/2021/56R 11 Constructing the Seepage Beds in Kandana Water Treatment Plant 2,000/-+VAT Rs. 16,385/- Registration with CIDA in the field of Water Supply and 1.64 million RSC (Western-Production), NWSDB, 23/06/2021 Contract No:RPC/WP/W/KAN/CIVIL/O&M/2020/27R Sewerage OR Building Construction Grade C5 to C9 Udumulla Road, Mulleriyawa, 14.00 hours New Town. Tele:0112418532 Fax:0112549199 Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.04.28, Construction of Water Supply Facilities to Kanugahawewaand Halmillawetiya Areas – Kanugahawewa WSS, Contract No: NWSDB/NC/CP/A1-22/GOSL/2021/01- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 08/06/2021 at 10.00 am. Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.05, Augmentation of Gallella Water Treatment Plant, Contract No: NWSDB/NC/CP/A2-22/GOSL/2021/01- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 09/06/2021 at 10.00 am. Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Supplying and Installation of Doors, Windows and Partition Walls of RSC-C office Building, Contract No : RSC-C/P&D/CIVIL/KNPIWSP/RSC-C/2020/27 - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Renovation of RSC-C office Building,Contract No: RSC-C/P&D/CIVIL/KNPIWSP/RSC-C/2021/04- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.19, Supply, Fabrication and Installation of Pipe Truss for Kachchigalara area at Agunakolapelessa WSS, Contract No: RSC(S)/P&D/TRUSS/KACHCHIGAL ARA/ RECHARGABLE/2021-41- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.19, Construction of Chain Link Fence at Kattakaduwa Water Treatment Plant, Contract No: RSC(S)/P&C/C/FENCE/K’KADUWA WTP/RH/2020-187- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Provision of New Service Connections at Galewela Water Supply Scheme, Contract No: RSC-C/CN/CIVIL/NC/GALEWELA/2021/031- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Construction of New Stores Building at Sarasaviuyana, Meewatura WSS Contract No: RSC-C/CS/CIVIL/KNPIWSP/MEEWATURA/2021/28- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Provision of Transferring service connection at Rattota Area, Contract No: NWSDB/CENTRAL/CP/A4-40/GOSL/2021/101- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Provision of New Service Connections at Matale Area, Contract No: RSC-C/CN/CIVIL/NC/MATALE/2021/100- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Improvement of Hanthana Intake, Contract No: RSC-C/CS/CIVIL/KNPIWSP/HANTHANA/2021/104- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Design and Build Contract for Civil and M&E Works of Micro Strainer at Polonnaruwa Old Water Treatment Plant Contract No: CB/NC/DGM/T&C/M&E/2020/296R - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm M&E TENDERS 12 Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of 12 Nos. of Small Horizontal 35,000/-+VAT Rs. 1.7 Million Manufacturer or their local accredited agent and Tenders & Contracts Section, NWS&DB, 30/06/2021 Directional Drilling (Micro Tunneling) Machine Sets and Accessories, ** Registration of the contract as per the Act.No.3 of 1987 Galle Road, Ratmalana. 10.00 hours Contract No: DGM/M&E/HDDM/2021/01 with the registrar of public contract Tele: 011-2605328 Fax: 011-2635885 13 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 50,500/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Supply, Delivery, Installation and Demonstration of Laboratory Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours Instruments for Regional Manager Ampara Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. Contract No: NWSDB/RSC(E)/CP/A3-66/GOSL/2021/31 Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 14 6,000/-+VAT Rs. 145,000/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent and Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Gear Box & Registration of the contract as per the Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours Accessories for Decanter At Konduwatuwana Water Treatment Plant ** Act.No.3 of 1987 with the registrar of public contract Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. Contract No: NWSDB/RSC(E)/CP/A3-66/GOSL/2021/33 Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 15 Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of High Lift Pump 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 67,500/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Without Motor and Powder Activated Carbon Pump With Motor for Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours Sagamam Water Treatment Plant Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM(ES)/S&I/HLP/REH/SAG- Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 MAN/2021/56 16 Supply and Installation of High Lift Pumps with Electrical Panel Board 12,500/-+VAT Rs. 259,000/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent and Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Motorized Valves and Accessories in Ninthavur Booster Pumping Station ** Registration of the contract as per the Act.No.3 of 1987 Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours for Karaitivu Water Supply Scheme with the registrar of public contract Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM(ES)/S&I/HLP/NINBPS/ Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 ENERGY/AKP/2020/43 17 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 52,000/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Lightning Protection Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours System For Water Towers at Ampara Region. Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. R Contract No: SC(E)/AGM (ES)/S&I/LPS/RH-AMP/2021/37 Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 18 Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transmitter for 6,000/-+VAT Rs. 90,600/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent and Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Existing Sensor Electromagnetic Flow Meters at Ampara Region ** Registration of the contract as per the Act.No.3 of 1987 Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM (ES)/S&I/TR-EMF/ with the registrar of public contract Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. RH-AMP/2021/48 Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975

19 Supply and Installation of Inline Booster Pumping Sets and Accessories 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 37,042/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent Tender Section, NWSDB, Mediriya Road, Badulla. 16/06/2021 for Andaramandiya Pump House in Okkampitiya Water Supply Scheme Tele: 0552230934 Fax: 0552230974 14.00 hours Contract No: RSC(UVA)/DGM(UVA)/REH/ OKKAMPITIYA/2021/96 20 Remodeling of RSC Building – Electrical Works 12,500/-+VAT Rs. 100,000/- Manufacturer or their local accredited agent and RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya 23/06/2021 Contract No: RSC-C/M&E/S&I/ELECTRICAL/KNPIWSP/ ** Registration of the contract as per the Act.No.3 of 1987 Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours RSC/2021/133 with the registrar of public contract Pre bid Meeting 2021/06/14 at 10.00 hrs at Chief Engineer (M&E) Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.19, Supply & Installation of UV Visible Spectrophotometer for Regional Laboratory, Matara, Contract No: RSC(S)/P&C/SUPPLY/SPECTROPHOTOMETER/MATARA/ CIPC/2021-47- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Supply & Installation of Centrifugal Water Pumping Sets and Accessories for Dimbulagala and Veheragala Pradeshiya Sabha WSS. Contract No: RC/NC/DGM/PUMPS- POL/2020/368R - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Supply & Installation of Centrifugal Water Pumping Sets and Accessories for Dimbulagala and Veheragala Pradeshiya Sabha WSS. Contract No: RC/NC/DGM/PUMPS- POL/2020/368R - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 17 DN

SUPPLY TENDERS 21 Supply & Delivery of 20,000 Nos. of 15mm (1/2") Domestic Water 12,500/-+VAT Rs.486,000/- Manufacturer or local accredited agent and Certificate of Tenders & Contracts Section, NWS&DB, 23/06/2021 Meter Spare Parts, Contract No: DGM/M&E/WMSP/2021/03 ** Registration of the contract as per the Galle Road, Ratmalana. 10.00 hours Act No 03 of 1987 with the Register of Public Contract Tele: 011-2605328 Fax: 011-2635885 22 Supply & Delivery of Pneumatic Actuator Valve, Butterfly Valve and 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 44,000/- Manufacturers or their local accredited agent/distributors Asst. General Manager (ES), 23/06/2021 Accessories for Existing Membrance Filter Unit in Sagama Treatment Asst. General Manager (ES) Office, NWS&DB, 13.00 hours Plant Sri DhammaratneMawatha, Ampara. Contract No: RSC(E)/AGM (ES)/S&D/PAV/RH/SAGA/ Tele 063-2223926 Fax :063-2224975 AKP/2021/40 23 Supply and Delivery of GI Pipes for Walagampaya Community based 6,000/-+VAT Rs.120,150/- Manufacturer or local accredited agent and Certificate of RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya. 16/06/2021 Organization Water Supply Scheme ** Registration of the contract as per the Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours Contract No-: RSC-C/RWS/GI-SUP/KNPIWSP/ Act No 03 of 1987 with the Register of Public Contract WALGAMPAYA/2021/18 Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.05, Supply and Delivery of Stainless Steel Sheets for Package Water Treatment Plants, Contract No: NWSDB/P&D/S/SS/GOSL/2021/01- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 09/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Supply and Delivery of GI Pipes for Adiyathenna Community Based Organization Water Supply Scheme, Contract No :RSC-C/RWS/GI-SUP/KNPIWSP/ ADIYATHENNA/2021/15- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Supply & Delivery of 2nos. Of Butt Fusion Welding Machine With Accessories (Working Range Diameter 90-315mm) And Suitable Generators For Manager (Dehiwala) Office Contract No :W-S/P&C/S/EQU(02)/DEHI/RH/2021/13- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 10/06/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.19, Supply & Delivery of 50 LPH & 85 LPH RO Plants for Schools, Contract No: CKD/NC/DGM/SUP/RO PLANTS/2021/080- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.19, Supply & Delivery of School RO Plants and Spares for CKD Prevention Project, Contract No: CKD/NC/DGM/RO/CKDU/2021/088- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm HIRING OF VEHICLE 24 Hiring of a single cab for Wellawaya Water supply project 500/-+VAT Rs. 5,000/- As per the Document Tender Section, NWSDB, Mediriya Road, Badulla. 16/06/2021 Contract No : RSC(UVA)/DGM(UVA)/O&M/ Tele: 0552230934 Fax: 0552230974 14.00 hours WELLAWAYA/2020/245 25 Hiring of 4 Crew Cabs for Ja-Ela and Kelaniya OIC Office in Kelaniya 2,000/-+VAT Rs. 5,000/- As per the Document Regional Support Center (W/N) Office, 16/06/2021 Region No.433/4A, Ganemulla Road, Kadawatha 10.00 hours Contract No : RSC(W/N)/SS/HIRING/KEL(O&M)/2021/77 Tele:0112922129 Fax:0112922146 26 Hiring of 04 Nos. of Crew Cabs for OIC (Biyagama), OIC (Mahara), 2,000/-+VAT Rs. 5,000/- As per the Document Regional Support Center (W/N) Office, 16/06/2021 OIC (Wattala) & OIC (Ragama) in Kelaniya Region No.433/4A, Ganemulla Road, Kadawatha 10.00 hours Contract No : RSC(W/N)/SS/HIRING/KEL(O&M)/2021/78 Tele:0112922129 Fax:0112922146 27 Hiring of 01 No. of Backhoe Loader for Ragama Area in Kelaniya 4,000/-+VAT Rs. 6,000/- As per the Document Regional Support Center (W/N) Office, 16/06/2021 Region No.433/4A, Ganemulla Road, Kadawatha 10.00 hours Contract No : RSC(W/N)/SS/HIRING/KEL (O&M)/2021/81 Tele:0112922129 Fax:0112922146 28 Hiring of a Car for SHIFT Project at Rawatawatta 2,000/-+VAT Rs. 68,000/- As per the Document Tenders & Contracts Section, NWS&DB, 23/06/2021 Contract No : SHIFT/VEH-HIRE/AFD/PMU/2021/02 Galle Road, Ratmalana. 10.00 hours Tele: 011-2605328 Fax: 011-2635885 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEYING WORKS 29 Topographical Surveying works in Nawalapitiya Pallegama Galabodaella 6,000/-+VAT Rs. 130,000/- Sri Lanka having valid registration as licensed RSC (Central), Gatambe, Peradeniya 16/06/2021 Water Supply Project Contract No: NWSDB/C/CP/A4-56/2021/117 ** Surveyor or survey firm & Certificate of Registration Tele : 081-2386068 Fax: 081-2388027 14.00 hours of the contract as per the Act No 03 of 1987 with the Register of Public Contract SERVICE TENDERS Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.05, Provide a Call Center Solution for NWSDB, Contract No: NWSDB/CALL CENTER/GOSL/2021/01- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 14/07/2021 at 10.00 am Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Hiring of Services for Leak Repair works in Naula Water Supply Scheme, Contract No:RSC-C/CN/SERVICES/O&M/NAULA/2021/035- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Hiring of Services for Leak Repair works in Matale Water Supply Scheme, Contract No:RSC-C/CN/SERVICES/O&M/MATALE/2021/034- Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 16/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Service Contract for provision of office buildings and premises cleaning services of Gallella Water Treatment Plant, Contract No:O&M/NC/DGM/CLE/GLZ/2021/063 - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm Reference to the advertisement dated 2021.05.12, Service Contract for provision of office buildings and premises cleaning services of Medirigiriya Water Supply Scheme, Contract No:O&M/NC/DGM/CLE/MED/2021/066 - Please note that the Closing date of this tender has been extended up to 23/06/2021 at 14.00 pm

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