Dr. Sarath Amunugama at Swiss National Day Bulathsinhala SLFP Balamandala meeting SLMMF souvenir for Turkish envoy

Science, Technology, Research, Skills Development, and Vocational Training and PIC: M.S.M. MUNTHASIR, PANADURA CENTRAL GR. COR. PIC: RUZAIK FAROOK. Kandyan Heritage Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama represented the Government The Bulathsinhala Central Balamandala meeting of the Freedom The 22nd Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka Muslim Media Forum (SLMMF) of Sri Lanka, at the National Day reception of the Swiss Confederation held at the Party (SLFP) was held under the patronage of Bulathsinhala SLFP Organiser and was held at the Government Information Department, Colombo recently. Here the Swiss Embassy recently. Chairman of the Western Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, Thusitha chief guest, Minister of Highways and Road Development Kabir Hashim presents Kularatne in Bulathsinhala recently. Here the chief guest Minister of Ports Mahinda a memento to the Ambassador of Turkey in Sri Lanka, Tunco Ozcuhado. Forum Samarasinghe is being welcomed by the organiser. President N.M. Ameen looks on.

Tractors for local bodies in Western Province Afghanistan envoy calls on Justice Minister Helpage assistance for elders

PIC: M.S.M. MUNTHASIR, PANADURA CENTRAL GR. COR. PIC: M.S.M. MUNTHASIR, PANADURA CENTRAL GR. COR. HelpAge Sri Lanka (HASL) with the National Secretariat for Elders (NSE) distributed Tractors and other equipment were distributed to local government bodies in the Afghanistan Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Munir Ghiosy called on Minister of Justice dry rations and other items among 700 flood and landslide-affected needy elders Western Province at the WPC Complex, Battaramulla recently. Here WPC Chief Thalatha Athukorala at the Justice Ministry recently. Ministry Secretary W.M.M.R. in the Galle, Kegalle, and Nuwara Eliya districts. The project was conducted with Minister Isura Devapriya hands over the relevant documents to a representative of Adikari was present. financial assistance from the HelpAge International Regional Emergency Fund a local authority. Chief Opposition Whip George Perera (UNP) and Chief Ministry sponsored by US-based Margaret A Cargill Foundation. Here HASL Executive Secretary, Chandirani Samarakone were present. Director Samantha Liyanawaduge and Baddegama Divisional Secretary Himali Ratnaweera with the beneficiaries. HelpAge staffers Chaminda Silva, Douglas Paranavithana and Ananda Kannangara were also present.

‘Sheithiyin Marupakkam’ launched MC holds two-day workshop State Minister meets Saudi envoy

PIC: M.S.M. MUNTHASIR, PANADURA CENTRAL GR. COR. PIC: SIVAM PACKIYANATHAN, BATTICALOA SPL. COR. PIC: BERUWALA SPL. COR. B.M. MUKTHAR The book ‘Sheithyin Marupakkam’ authored by senior journalist R. Thurairatnam The Batticaloa Municipal Council held a two-day workshop on reconstruction State Minister of Highways & Road Development M.L.A.M. Hizbullah met the new was released under the patronage of Tamil Media Forum President, Ananth organised by the North East Central Tripartite Association (NECTAR - Lanka) at Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka Abdul Naser H. Al Harthi Palakidnar at the Tamil Sangam auditorium, Colombo recently. Here ‘Puravalar’ the Town Hall, Batticaloa recently. Here the Councillors with the Resource Person at the Embassy recently. Hassim Omar receives the first copy from the author. M.A. Sumanthiran M.P., M. Andrew Holder after conclusion of the workshop. Mangaleswari Shankar and journalist A. Nixson were present.

Puttalam Malay Club players feted Office-bearers Japanese envoy visits Batticaloa MC Ananda Samarakoon Foundation relaunched The Ananda Samarakoon Foundation was relaunched with a new constitution and office-bearers recently. Patrons: Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne, Dr. Pandula Andagama, Tillekaratne Kuruvita Bandara and Visharada Dr. Rohana Wirasinghe. President: Sunil Samarakoon Vice President: Rohan Caldera Secretary: Sarath Peiris Asst. Secretary: Lalith Peiris Treasurer: Illanga Karunaratne National organiser: Jayantha Karunaratne Committee: Lakmal Nanayakkara, Nihal Rajakarunanayake, Ajantha Caldera, Ranjanee Samarakoon, Wasanthi Caldera, Devika Peiris. Professionals’ and Graduates’ Association, Sanghamitta College, Galle A group of past students formed a Professionals and Graduates Association to mark the College’s Centenary in 2019. President: Col. Dr. Udula Krishnaratne PIC: M.U.M. SANOON, PUTTALAM TKN COR. Vice Presidents: Kumari Jayasundera and Dr. Pushpa Punchihewa PIC: SIVAM PACKIYANATHAN, BATTICALOA SPL. COR. Puttalam Malay Club players, Jameer Jamaldeen and Zaky Secretary: _ Vijitha Jayasekara Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganama and his Ahamed Amjadjeen, who played for the Sri Lanka national Treasurer : Champa De Silva entourage visited Batticaloa Municipal Council recently, when the team which won the third place in Sepak Thagro in the Asst. Secretary: Lakmini Wijerathna Mayor of Batticaloa Thiagaraja Saravanapavan presented a 24-point South Asian Sports Competition held in Kathmandu, Nepal Asst. Treasurer: Ramani Kariyawasam project plan. Commissioner, Batticaloa MC N. Manivannan, Deputy were felicitated recently in Puttalam. Here the players with Committee: Dr. Gulpa Subasinghe, Dr. Geethani Wickramasinghe, Commissioner N.Thananjeyan, Secretary to EP Governor Hasan Puttalam Urban Council Chairman, K.A. Baiz, after the Dr. G.V.S. Jayasekera, S. Ilangamage, Koshalie Wijeyesekera, Eng. Kumudinie Abeywickerama, Kanthi De Silva, Manel De Silva, Dr. Haltheen and Deputy Mayor K.Sathiyaseelan look on. felicitation. Priyanthi De Silva, Sugandi Mendis. Contact: 0777895339 / Email:[email protected]

‘East Times’ launched at New SecretaryFirst group of Hajj pilgrims to Mecca ‘Anti-smoking, drugs’ Walk in Addalaichenai

PIC: I.L.M.RIZAN, ADDALAICHENAI CENTRAL COR. PIC:I.L.M.RIZAN, ADDALAICHENAI CENTRAL COR. PIC: RUZAIK FAROOK PIC: I.L.M.RIZAN, ADDALAICHENAI CENTRAL COR. The ‘East Times’, the Tamil magazine of the East Times Deputy Chief Secretary of the Uva Provincial Council The first group of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Mecca The Addalaichenai Development Society (ADS) and various State Media Network was launched at the Akkaraipattu D.M.L.Bandaranayake assumed duties as District recently. Here Muslim Religious Affairs Minister M.H.A. institutions organised an awareness walk under the theme ‘Smoking, T.F.C auditorium recently. Network founder President Secretary, Ampara at the Secretariat recently. Ampara Haleem hands over the air ticket to a pilgrim at the Drug-free Village’ recently. ADS Deputy President and ENT Surgeon M.J.M.Anver Noushard presided. Here Ampara District Assistant District Secretary G.V.Chinthana Udara Bandaranaike International Airport with Ambassador Dr. Manaff Sheriff led it. Parliamentarian A.L.M.Nazeer, High Journalists’ Federation President, senior journalist Nanayakkara and staff were present. Here a religious for Saudi Arabia in Sri Lanka, Abdul Naser H. Al Harithi. Court Judge N.M.Abdullah, Addalaichenai D.S. T.J.Athisayaraj, P.S. Kalabooshana Meera S. Issadeen receives a copy from the ceremony to welcome the DS in progress. Minister Rauff Hakeem, Deputy Ministers Faizal Cassim, Ali Vice-Chairman M.S.Jawfer, Addalaichenai All Mosques Federation chief guest Public Enterprises and Kandy Development Zahir Moulana and Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs President M.S.Junaideen, MOH Dr.A.L.Alawdeen and Akkaraipattu Deputy Minister H.M.M.Harees. Former EP Councillor Director, M.R.M. Malik were present. Police Sub-Inspector M.A.C.Hazeeb were present. A.L.Thavam looks on.