SRI LANKA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER I SINCE 1918 MONDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2021 I 32 PAGES I VOLUME - 103 - NO 45I RS. 30.00 I REGISTERED AS A NEWSPAPER IN SRI LANKA I LATE CITY ★ UNHRC SESSIONS BEGIN TODAY LANKA GAINS SUPPORT FOR UNHRC COUNTER-MOVES FOREIGN MINISTER SRI LANKA’S REPLY Pakistani PM here tomorrow EXPRESSES OPTIMISM WELL RECEIVED Enhancing trade high on agenda LAHIRU FERNANDO with confidence, Foreign Minis- and for general consensus-based The minister was participat- Prime Minister Prime Minister Sri Lanka has garnered the sup- ter Dinesh Gunawardena said. agreements to be moved. Now, ing in a political discussion on of Pakistan, Imran Khan will attend port of a fair number of countries “The UNHRC is acting on most of the countries are react- YouTube conducted by Senior Khan will visit to bilateral meetings at the United Nations Human country-specific resolutions. ing to this issue because today, Journalist Malinda Seneviratne Sri Lanka tomor- with President Rights Council (UNHRC) as the This was not what it was estab- it is Sri Lanka while by chance, on ‘Sri Lanka’s Position on row on a two day Gotabaya Rajapaksa Government faces a crucial ses- lished for. It was to reach for tomorrow, it could be any other Geneva Allegations’ over the official visit on the and Prime Minister sion that begins today in Geneva a higher ground on principles country,” he elaborated. weekend. TO PAGE 02 invitation of Prime Mahinda Rajapaksa, Minister Mahinda while several other Rajapaksa. high-level engage- He will be ments are planned, accorded a special including a Busi- ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’: War veterans remembered Guard of Honour at ness and Investment the Bandaranaike International Forum, as well as a sports diplo- Airport in Katunayake. macy initiative. TO PAGE 02 Ministerial committee will not interfere with AG’s work - Minister Justice would be served, no cover-up to safeguard Easter attackers

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Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa said the Committee appointed under him will look into what steps the government has taken so far and what else needs to be done in line with the recommendations of the Easter Sunday attacks Commission report. A dinner night was hosted for war veteran inmates at the ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’, Attidiya under the Defence Ministry’s Seva Vanitha Unit on Saturday evening (20). Minister Rajapaksa is the Chairman of the The ‘Mihindu Seth Medura’, is a healing home for war veterans injured during battles. It is also a ‘Home Away Home’ for heroes with restricted movements requiring committee to study the report of the Presi- continuous care, attention and assistance. The Mihindu Seth Medura, the first of such amenity built in South Asia, is a concept of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dential Commission on the Easter Sunday when he was the Defence and Urban Development Secretary. Pictures by Defence Ministry. attacks. TO PAGE 02

Woman who Sri Lanka, US set to increase No gazette as promised, farmers begin fast again exports under GSP NUWAN JAYASEKERA in Suriyawewa They said Irrigation Minister Saman Sudarshana Minister Raja- Representatives of farmers’ organi- Chamal Rajapaksa had not kept his paksa had previously promised to followed Zahran’s Sri Lanka and the zations and the Maha Sangha will promise to gazette the proposed wild gazette the zone comprising 25,000 United States have commence a Satyagraha and a fast elephant management zone in Ham- hectares within a month to resolve the ‘classes’ arrested explored the modali- unto death campaign tomorrow (23) bantota. issue of wild elephants. ties to encourage at Walasapugala in Suriyawewa. Farmers’ Association Secretary TO PAGE 02 CAMELIA NATHANIEL exports of more Sri The Terrorist Lankan products to Investigations Divi- the US under the sion (TID) had General System of arrested a 24-year- Preferences (GSP) Ban on sachets, PET, old female believed arrangement, Sri to be a follower Lanka Embassy in of Easter Sunday the USA said in a PVC from March 31 attacks mastermind Zahran Hashim. statement. Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha and Minister The Central Environmental Author- 20ml/ net weight of 20g (except for Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspec- Sri Lankan Ambas- (Commercial) Sumedha Ponnamperuma. ity announced that the ban imposed packing food and medicines), inflatable tor General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said sador to the USA on single-use and short-term plastic toys (except balloons, balls, water float- woman identified as Mohommed Ibra- Ravinatha Aryasinha on February tive (USTR) for South and Central would come into effect from March ing/pool toys and water sports gear) him Zahida had been arrested on Feb- 19 had a virtual meeting with Asia and reviewed bilateral trade 31, 2021. and Cotton buds with plastic stems ruary 19. She had attended classes held Ambassador Christopher Wilson, and investment relations between The ban applies to sachets having (except plastic cotton buds used for by Zahran Hashim. TO PAGE 02 Assistant U.S. Trade Representa- the two countries. TO PAGE 02 less than or equal to a net volume of medical/clinical treatment). TO PAGE 02 Judge Sobhitha UNHRC urged not to harm Ministerial committee not appointed to SPCoI co-existence among communities qualified to study report - UNP President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Appeal Court SARATH MANULA cil (UNHRC) passing SHIROMI ABEYSINGHE judge Sobhitha Rajakaruna to the Special Presidential Commission WICKRAMA, a resolution against of Inquiry (SPCoI) on Political victimization. Anuradhapura special corr. Sri Lanka violates the UNP General Secretary Palitha Range The Presidential Secretariat in an Extraordinary Gazette pub- Attempts to achieve rights of people living Bandara said the Government has been lished last Friday said Appeal Court Judge Rathnapriya Gurus- narrow political agen- in such a peaceful envi- unable to appoint educated members inghe has resigned from the aforementioned Commission and das in the guise of the ronment. Therefore, to the Ministerial Committee recently Appeal Court Judge Sobhitha Rajakaruna has been appointed human rights violation the UNHRC is urged appointed to study the report of the Presi- to fill in the vacancy. The three-member SPCoI is claims are worthless Religious leaders and the War Heroes’ Associations not to take such deci- dential Commission of Inquiry that probed headed by Supreme Court Judge Dhammika Priyan- as all communities in of the North and the North-Central Provinces at the sions causing internal the Easter Sunday attacks. tha Samarakoon Jayawardena and Supreme Court Jaffna live peacefully media briefing. Picture by Sarath Manula Wickrema. issues in the country. “The ruling party highlighted its Viyath Maga Movement Judge Khema Kumudini Wickremasinghe is another today, Rev.Fr. Solomon Trinity Church, Jaffna He said the UN prior to the Election. Yet, it has been unable to find learned member of the Commission. TO PAGE 02 Dickson of the Holy stressed. Human Rights Coun- TO PAGE 02 members for the Committee. TO PAGE 02 DN page 2 news monday, february 22, 2021 Law ministers call for international co-operation on CoVId-19 vaccines Commonwealth Law Ministers has accelerated the digitalisation Backlogs in civil and criminal Justice Minister, echoed the call have called for increased interna- and modernisation of judicial cases have also increased; which for international co-operation to tional co-operation to enable services, with technology such as has exacerbated long-standing ensure equitable access to vac- equal access to COVID-19 vacci- video-conferencing being widely justice challenges such as high cines. nations. used in courts in many Common- costs, delays, and complexities He said “no part of the world A special virtual meeting of wealth jurisdictions. associated with dispute resolu- will be safe from Covid until all Law Ministers was convened on Ministers agreed on a range of tion. parts of the world are safe” and 18 February to discuss legal outcomes from the meeting, She added: “I know that the stressed the need to work togeth- implications of the pandemic - in including a commitment to work strength of the Commonwealth er as Commonwealth nations particular on access to justice, collaboratively to support timely family will help us all to pull and the broader international upholding the rule of law, and and equal access to vaccines for through, and build back better, community in the fight against equitable access to essential the Commonwealth and all other leaving no one behind. Improv- the virus. medicines and equipment. Jus- countries. ing justice will be the pillar and Canada’s Justice Minister and tice Minister Ali Sabry, PC, They also issued a plea to Gov- foundation of our new normal.” Attorney-General David Lametti, chaired the meeting. ernments to provide adequate Sri Lanka’s Justice Minister said: “As countries around the Commonwealth countries resources to ensure the realisa- Ali Sabry said afterwards: “In world deal with the challenges have recorded more than 19 mil- tion of equal access to justice for these challenging times, it is a the pandemic poses to their legal lion Covid-19 cases and 370,000 all in the Commonwealth. source of strength to have global systems, promoting access to jus- deaths.During their meeting, Opening the Law Ministers partners working together. In tice and ensuring the rule of law Law Ministers shared their views meeting, Commonwealth Secre- bringing together its members to are key priorities for Ministers of and experiences of legal chal- tary-General Patricia Scotland share their experiences, exper- Law. lenges which have arisen amid said: “Most countries in the tise, and solutions, the Common- “It was great to connect with the pandemic. Ministers stressed Commonwealth are yet to receive Justice Minister Ali Sabry participating at the virtual meeting. wealth family has united us all in Commonwealth Law Ministers how lockdowns, social distanc- vaccines. There is a real need for our resolve and is a beacon of to support and learn from each ing, and other emergency meas- increased international co-opera- one country is safe until we are of the pandemic’s “untold dam- women and girls. Cybercrime, hope in moving forward to find other as we continue our work to ures affected courts and the tion to ensure that no one is left all safe. The pandemic knows no age” to justice systems and the including online child sexual answers to an issue of unprece- advance equal access to justice administration of justice. behind. territorial boundaries.” increase in barriers to equal abuse, and domestic violence dented magnitude.” for all during the pandemic.” It was noted that the pandemic “We are all in this together. No The Secretary-General spoke access to justice, especially for have risen. Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s (thecommonwealth.org)

Lanka gains support for... From page 01 no gazette as... From page 01 According to the Minister don’t want to make battle between the to be commented on in this Farmers in Walawa began a Satyagraha the UN Human Rights High any announce- people’s power and manner, virtually on hearsay, campaign on January 18, urging the Govern- Commissioner Michelle ments because the dominating with no inspection on the ment to find an immediate solution to the Bachelet’s report on Sri things are still powers that go ground or a visit to the human-elephant conflict in the area. Lanka consists of the allega- moving on,” he against the people’s country. When you are “Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa tions against Security Forc- said. power,” the Minis- expected to hold the scale in and officials visited the protesters and told es, internal matters and pro- “In the post- ter stressed. balance, you are not expect- them that within a month, a Gazette Notifi- posals on possible sanctions. independence era, “We have ed to prejudge on any mat- cation would be issued in this regard and Sri Lanka has already economic domina- explained the situa- ter,” the Minister added. urged them to call off the campaign until replied to its contents in an tion comes under tion. We have cir- “We are following a Non- then,” he added. official capacity, he said. different patterns. culated the Reply Aligned foreign policy. We Meanwhile, the Socialist Youth Union Sri Lanka had been facing As Asia is going to to all member are still committed to our (SYU) staged a protest in Suriyawewa in sol- such allegations since 2009 be the new economic power countries. They know the friends and friendships. idarity with the Satyagraha campaign of the even as the country was tak- in the next century, powerful reality. Most of them know There could be differences farmers. Around 200 youth took part in the Filephoto:Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and officials assuring ing clear steps to restore the nations are attempting to Sri Lanka’s achievements, but we have friends. We are protest. farmers at the site earlier. lives of the war affected peo- dominate countries like Sri the process in Sri Lanka, also in the global South, ple with the support and Lanka,” he commented. and the situation inside Sri fighting for issues concern- knowledge of the United “Some Western countries Lanka. The rest of the ing COVID-19 and for debt ministerial committee will not interfere... From page 01 Nations, he said. seek regime changes in report of the UN High Com- relief. Sri Lanka is also the “The situation is not some parts of the globe to missioner for Human Rights oldest parliamentary democ- The government appointed this ing of a new committee to study itiya Church and assured them going to be that easy for the realise their goals. Sri Lanka deals with internal affairs. I racy, I would say in Asia. committee under his leadership to the Commission report. that he is with them and not to Core Group on Sri Lanka to is also listed under that. do not think that any coun- We have many friends who decide what needs to be done first Those gathered at the protest fear. “Don’t worry, we are all in carry through in this man- However, the way how coun- try would like their internal are ready to understand and according to the recommenda- pledged their support to the Car- this together. They trying to hide ner. We have a fair number tries react to these issues appointments made under listen to Sri Lanka,” he tions of the Presidential Commis- dinal urging him to fight for their certain proposals that are in the [of supportive countries]. I have changed. So, this is a the Constitution or by law noted. sion investigating the Easter rights. “We want justice.Why is report through this committee attacks and the recommendations the government silent? Do not and only bring out certain recom- in line with legal procedures will appoint more committees.Our mendations. What we want is a From page 01 be carried out by the Attorney children and parents are dead. We leader with a back-bone and there Pakistani Pm here... General’s Department. are with you. We will not leave is no point in a leader who bows Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan Prime Minister Rajapaksa. Look- Secretary Bhadranie Jaya- He said the Committee had you alone. Do not be afraid of his head to everything. I am on Ministers will together preside over an ing forward to my visit to wardhana. been appointed to look into what anyone. Speak the truth. The lies your side and if the rulers are event to sign several mutually benefi- further strengthen the “The delegates engaged in the government needs to do first of this government must be doing something wrong I won’t cial bilateral Memoranda of Under- friendship and cooperation productive and meaningful in terms of the recommendations revealed to the people. We are hesitate to condemn them. The standing (MoUs) on February 23 fol- between our two countries,” discussions on strengthen- while it will not interfere with the still crying for the loss of our intellectual five member commis- lowing their official talks at Temple PM Khan said in a reply ing trade ties and resolving legal recommendations. loved ones,” the protestors said. sion gave its recommendations to Trees. Prime Minister Khan on his Tweet. issues impeding trade. Pros- Referring to criticism levelled In response, the Cardinal said, be implemented. Therefore, we maiden official visit this year outside Pakistani Media quoting pects of enhancing trade at the Committee he said it is “Not only you, but we are all cry- cannot allow persons who have the country will be accompanied by a the Pakistan Commerce through mutual cooperation understandable as a proper expla- ing. We will not allow for any not even passed their O/L exami- high-powered business and investment Ministry reported that Sri Lanka have and facilitation were also discussed, the nation had not been issued injustice. We asked for the report nations to decide on this report delegation that will consist of business agreed to reactivate the Joint Working MoC announcement said. regarding the proper procedures of the Easter Commission. I’ll formulated by such intellectuals in leaders in Pakistan, mainly from the Group (JWG) for redressal of technical “The secretaries emphasised on the being followed. wait until I receive it. But, we are the Commission,” he added. sectors of textile and apparel, pharma- issues pending between the two trad- need to use this forum to further Minister Rajapaksa said that as not agreeable to accept the policy President Gotabaya Rajapaksa ceuticals, agro-food commodities, ing partners. strengthen the existing bilateral trade the Committee’s task is to look of appointing a committee to has appointed a committee to sports goods, gems and jewellery, auto “The understanding was reached and investment linkages and expressed into what steps the government choosing what they want. We study the investigation’s report parts, ICT, construction material and during the seventh session of com- their commitment to enhance trade has taken so far and what else request that this report be fully on the Easter Sunday attacks. surgical equipment. The Pakistani merce secretary level talks between the relations by removing various impedi- needs to be done in line with the disclosed. Do not hide anything The President’s Office said that Prime Minister will be accompanied by two countries. The virtual meeting was ments. recommendations of the Commis- in the report. Then we will decide the committee headed by Minis- Foreign Affairs Minister Makhdoom held on February 18, ahead of Prime “The secretaries agreed to the text of sion report. He said that prior to what to do. We get the impression ter Chamal Rajapaksa will study Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Adviser to Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Sri Memorandum of Understanding in the the report being tabled in Parlia- that the government is hiding the report by the Presidential the Prime Minister on Commerce Lanka. field of investment and resolved that it ment, it cannot be given to any- things out of fear. We do not Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) Abdul Razak Dawood, Foreign Affairs “An official announcement said it will usher new avenues of bilateral one as that is procedure. Hence, accept the committee. We cannot into the Easter Sunday attacks Secretary Sohail Mehmood and senior was decided to conduct the next JWG investment.The meeting concluded he said that is the delay as the imprison a few officials and hide and recommend appropriate Pakistan Government officials. meeting during the first half of 2021. with the commitment to expand and Sinhala copy of the report is not the true forces behind this terrible action. “Look forward to welcoming the The two sides further agreed to cement bilateral relationships between ready yet and once that is done it attack,” the Cardinal said, adding The committee includes Minis- Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan enhance cooperation in trade-related the two countries. would be presented to Parliament that if a favourable response is not ters Johnston Fernando, Udaya and his delegation in SriLanka.This matters so that the true potential of the “The Sri Lankan side acknowledged and thereafter it would be made received, he would not hesitate to Gammanpila, Dr. Ramesh Pathira- visit will further reinforce our bilateral Free Trade Agreement could be effec- that Pakistan has been a long-standing public. take the matter to international na, Prasanna Ranatunga and Rohi- relationship and pave way for joint ven- tively exploited. trading partner, a closer ally and the However, Minister Chamal levels. tha Abeygunawardena. The com- tures that mutually benefit both our “The Pakistani delegation was led by country was eagerly looking forward to Rajapaksa assured that justice When asked if the Pope had mittee has been asked to submit a nations,” PM Rajapaksa said in a Tweet MoC Special Secretary Dr.Muhammad the upcoming visit of the Pakistani pre- would be served and no cover-up been notified of this development, report by March 15, 2021. on Saturday. Sohail Rajput while the Sri Lankan side mier to Colombo, the announcement will be done to safeguard anyone. the Cardinal “Thank you for your invitation Prime was represented by Trade Ministry added,” reported Dawn. Meanwhile, Colombo Archbish- replied in the op Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, affirmative add- addressing those gathered during ing that discus- woman who... From page 01 a protest recently criticised the sions had been sri Lanka, us set... From page 01 Committee appointed by the Pres- held with the “She was arrested for attend- ident claiming that those who had Vatican leaders ing classes on extremism. The The meeting particularly including in tourism related not even passed the GCE Ordi- and that there classes had been organized by focused on the limited use of projects. Ambassador Aryas- nary Level Examination were are other interna- the main perpetrator of the Sri Lankan exports to the inha said Sri Lanka was being allowed to make decisions tional bodies as Easter Sunday bombings Zaha- US that benefited from the hopeful that US investors regarding those responsible for well where this ran Hashim and the classes General System of Preferenc- and businesses will take the terrorist attack on Easter Sun- issue could be had been conducted in es (GSP) arrangement, and advantage of and enter the day. taken to. Kathankudy in December to explore modalities to multifaceted development He was speaking at the silent The Cardinal 2018. The female suspect was interrogated by encourage an increase in opportunities that will soon protest organized at the St. Sebas- then spoke to the the TID and she had revealed that 15 women products that could benefit be made possible with the tian’s Church in Katuwapitiya on public gathered had attended these classes along with her, from GSP. opening of the Colombo Saturday (20) against the appoint- at the Katuwap- which was organized by Hashim. Five women As at 2019, while the USA Port City. He said the Cabi- who had attended these classes had been killed ranked as the number one net of Ministers had recently in the bomb explosion in Saindamarudu subse- destination with a share of approved the parameters for ban on sachets, ... From page 01 quent to the Easter bombings and they had 27% of Sri Lanka’s exports, the drafting of the ‘Colombo committed suicide. Another three suspects are apparel ware which consti- Port City Commission Bill’ The Authority states in remand custody. In addition, another seven tutes 75% of Sri Lanka’s to meet national require- that it would issue stand- female suspects, including the female who was exports to the US does not Investment Framework US hoped to convene the ments and to attract foreign ard markers for the iden- arrested on Friday, are detained at the TID on enjoy GSP. Only 25% of Sri Agreement (TIFA) meeting meeting early and saw it as investments. It seeks to cre- tification of plastics. detention orders,” he added. Lanka’s exports to the US and priorities to be a means of expanding the ate an active environment The regulations in Further investigations revealed that Zaharan benefited from US GSP. addressed. The last session trade and investment poten- that can compete with regard to these were Hashim has taken an oath of Baiyath (Islamic These include mainly rubber was convened in Colombo in tial between the two coun- investment hubs such as issued on January 21 by pledge) from the female suspects after the con- products, activated carbon 2019, and the 14th Meeting tries. Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera under Sec- clusion of these classes. After the oath, DIG and coir products. of the Joint Council which Ambassador Aryasinha Kong, by attracting inves- tion 32 of the National Environmental Act, No. 47 of Rohana explained that they should be ready to The Ambassador and Min- was to be held in Washing- and Ambassador Wilson also tors, entrepreneurs, innova- 1980. commit suicide at any given time, according to ister (Commercial) Sumedha ton DC in 2020, was post- discussed the recent explora- tors, companies, financial Accordingly, from March 31, 2021, the use of Polyethyl- the teachings that they had been taught by Ponnamperuma also dis- poned due to the pandemic tory visits by US investors institutions through a well- eneterephthalate (PET) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Hashim. “We are conducting further investiga- cussed with Ambassador situation. Ambassador Wil- to Sri Lanka and was briefed structured and competitive material for packing agrochemicals used for any process, tions according to the statements given by the Wilson the timing for the son who emphasized the on the interest shown by legal, tax and regulatory, and trade or industry is prohibited. various parties and information revealed convening of the 14th Ses- centrality of the TIFA in the several other investors from dispute resolution mecha- through interrogating the suspects who are in sion of the SL-US Trade and SL-US relationship, said the the Western Hemisphere, nism. TID custody,”he said. ministerial committee not... From page 01 unHrC urged not... From page 01 Two members appointed to the said Judge sobhitha... From page 01 committee do not even have even Ordi- Rev. Dickson stated this civil war, there were many nary Level qualifications. It is not The SPCoI was appointed by the President on speaking to the media at a injustices caused to all com- acceptable to submit the report to a January 28 with Cabinet approval to follow up on press conference jointly munities. We all are Sri Lan- committee composed of politicians the recommendations made in the report of the organized by the Multi reli- kans.This is a beautiful coun- instead of submitting it to the Attorney Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Political gious leaders and the War try now. So we cannot allow General for relevant action,” he com- Victimization, which was handed over to the Pres- Heroes’ Associations of the this country to go back Lanka Rajarata University violations were done by the mented. ident on December 8, 2020. North and the North-Central towards the abyss,” he said. Most Ven. Eethalawetunu terrorists and the govern- He was addressing the 14th meeting organized by The report consists of 3 volumes and 2,043 Provinces at Anuradhapura Chief Incumbent of the Wewe Gnanatilake Thera on ment military arms were the United National Party (UNP) under the theme pages and it has investigated over 1,900 com- on Saturday. Mirisawetiya Temple and this occasion pointed out dedicated to save the people “Let’s defeat the delusion - Let’s stand together” in the plaints of political victimization during the period “Due to the 30-year-long the Chancellor of the Sri that all the human rights from such crimes. Matara district yesterday (21). between 2015 and 2019. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 NEWS page 3 DN Suabhagyaye Dekma Energy Transition Policy Shazna contests UK LC Elections ASHRAFF A. SAMAD Open University, is a community businesses suc- champion and volunteer for various ceed beyond Uva Governor A.J.M. Muzammil’s organisations including as an Appro- the pandemic. daughter Shazna Muzamil is con- priate Adult with the Milton Keynes She was a testing the 2021 Milton Keynes Youth Offending Team and a mentor Board Member Local Council Elections in the UK. at the Children Heard and Seen, an of the Women's Ministry to set She has been nominated by the organisation supporting children Chamber of Conservative Party. whose parents are in prison. She is Industry and She will be representing the Ward also a Community COVID Champi- Commerce until 2018 and the Pri- of Bletchley East, which covers Den- on, NHS Responder and volunteer vate Secretary to the Colombo bigh East, Fenny Stratford, Water vaccinator. Mayor and was actively supporting Eaton, Lakes Estate and Newton She believes that championing council agendas from 2011-2015. Leys. The election is set for May 6. community causes is the best way She was appointed Ambassador for She has obtained an MSc in to support and uplift the area, Sri Lanka by the Women E Champi- up 20 solar Development Management from the whilst engaging everyone in the oned Women Empowerment Causes Open University in the UK and an community to take responsibility to in SL - a UN affiliated organisation MBA from the Cardiff Metropolitan keep their spaces clean and green. in the US. University. She will be looking at collaborative She was Educated at Ladies Col- power plants Shazna, whilst working for The ways of helping small and large local lege, Colombo 7. Admiral Clancy Fernando remembered CHAMIKARA WEERASINGHE with the Saubhagyaye Kosgama, Matugama Dekma under its cost- under the Package D and The 4th ‘Annual Memo- landed the portrait of Power and Energy Min- effective energy transition Pannala, Mahawa, Kurune- rial Lecture’ of the Insti- Admiral Clancy Fernando. ister Dullas Alahapperuma programme towards gala and Kolonnawa under tute of National Security Chief Guest General yesterday said that the renewable energy, Ministy- the Package E, inistry Studies (INSS) to com- Gunaratne presented a Government will set up 20 er Alahapperuma said. sources said. memorate the late Admiral memento to Admiral solar power plants in vari- The solar power plants "The plants will contrib- Clancy Fernando was Samarasinghe to symbol- ous parts of the country. will be installed in Anu- ute to the national renewa- delivered under the ise the event. The plants will be con- radhapura, Madampe, ble energy grid," Minister theme, ‘Sea Power of an Admiral Clancy Fernan- structed under five pack- Vavunathivu, Athurugiriya, Alahapperuma said. Island Nation and Admiral do’s son Nishan Fernando ages comprising four areas Beliatta under the Package "The National Grid will Clancy Fernando,’ on Fri- delivered the Vote of per package. They will be A; Beliatta, Horana, Polon- receive 70 per cent of day. Thanks speech. centered on 20 grid sub- naruwa, Habarana under power from the renewable Defence Ministry and Family members, Public stations. the Package B; Matara, Veyangoda under the Pack- energy sources by 2023," National Security and Dis- Portrait of Admiral Clancy Fernando being garlanded. Security Minister Rear The project is coherent Galle, Mahiyanganaya, age C; Ampara, Deniyaya he said. aster Management State Admiral Dr. Sarath Ministry Secretary Gen. recalled the Admiral Clan- Heroes such as Admiral Weerasekara (Retd), Navy Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) cy Fernando’s legacy, his Clancy Fernando for the Commander Vice Admiral participated in the ‘Annual commitment in leading betterment of the future Nishantha Ulugetenne, Memorial Lecture’ as the the Balavegaya operation generations, is a noble ges- Former Navy Command- Chief Guest and the former together with General ture that we can offer to ers, Chancellor of the Navy Commander Admiral Denzil Kobbekaduwa and such martyrs of the coun- General Sir John Kotela- Thisara Samarasinghe the landing of troops in try,” he said. wala Defence University, (Retd) conducted the com- Vettilakeni during the The series of orations Additional Secretary memorative oration. seaborne operation by the by INSS were delivered in (National Security), Com- The Defence Secretary Navy, 2017 to commemorate Lt. mandants of National in his speech said that as Admiral Clancy Fernan- Gen. Denzil Kobbekadu- Defence College and citizens, we all must do was assassinated by the wa, Maj. Gen. Vijaya Defence Services Com- wholeheartedly endure LTTE in 1992. Wimalaratne in 2018 and mand and Staff College, and apprise that the defeat He is known as the most Colonel AF Laphir in Commandant Special Task of the Liberation Tigers of senior officer in the Sri 2019. Force, Defence Advisors Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was Lankan Military to have INSS Director General and Defence Attachés of the result of the dedica- been killed in the line of Admiral Prof. Jayanath Friendly Foreign Nations, tion, commitment and ulti- duty, General Gunaratne Colombage (Retd) deliv- Senior Military Officers, mate sacrifice of fallen said. ered the welcome distinguished guests and and living War Heroes. “Remembering the self- address. INSS Staff Members were State Minister Siripala Gamalath along with officials inspecting a model farm in the Mahaweli B Zone. The Defence Secretary less acts of fallen War Monica Fernando gar- present. Paddy farmers receive better income now – State Minister Gamalath Paddy farmers receive a better income controlled substantially by properly manag- than the fixed price as a result of the Gov- ing the Mahaweli land for cultivation. ernment’s decision not to import rice, The Government spends about Rs.220 Mahaweli Zone Canals and Settlement billion to import food items annually and Infrastructure Development State Minister this amount could be saved by cultivating Siripala Gamalath said. those crops locally, State Minister said. He said that a paddy kilogram is bought He said a food scarcity will not emerge in now at Rs.55, the least. the future with the increase of national food He was addressing a group of farmers production and the Mahaweli settlers after inspecting several Mahaweli model should rally round to achieve this national farms in Damminna and Sevanapitiya in the goal. Mahaweli B Zone recently. “Various factions say rice should be The Mahaweli Mahagovi Sangrama - imported. If the rice was allowed to be Hari Govithenata Hari Para, an organiza- imported, the paddy farmers would not get tion, which was set up to guide the farmers a good price today,” he said. to obtain a high yield held a meeting at the “President Gotabaya Rajapaksa always Mahaweli Divisional Office in Sevanapitiya takes farsighted decisions. He is really a where the State Minister participated. visionary leader,” State Minister Gamalath State Minister Siripala Gamalath said said. that the production by the Mahaweli set- Mahaweli Zone Canals and Settlement tlers will be increased to 30 per cent from Infrastructure Development State Ministry the present 20 per cent in the next three Secretary Engineer W.B. Palugaswewa, Res- years. idential Enterprise Manager Noel Jayasiri He said that the imports of food could be and several others participated. Bangladesh proposes South Asian River Management Policy

Hasan Mahmud, a Senior Minister in the “Moreover, India always has dealt bilater- Sheikh Hasina’s Cabinet in Bangladesh, has ally on water issues,” Ghosh said. observed that there should be a Regional Responding to a question on the latest River Management Policy involving coun- status of the longstanding bilateral issue of tries in South Asia. Teesta water sharing between India and Mahmud shifted the onus of “answering” Bangladesh, Mahmud said: “Definitely we the issue of longstanding Teesta water dis- want the Teesta issue to be resolved but it pute onto the Indian Government. is the right question for the Indian Govern- Mahmud, the Information Minister, who ment to answer.” had earlier held the Environment Portfolio, “I have neither seen the report on the told The Telegraph during his recent Cal- Teesta by the Bengal Government, nor am cutta visit that unlike the Mekong River I a water expert, but feel that as neigh- Commission in South East Asia, “unfortu- bours, we should share the river water,” nately there is no joint river management the Bangladesh Minister said when this system in our region although all major riv- newspaper pointed out that an internal ers have originated in the Himalayas”. report of the Bengal Government had “If there is a Regional River Management pointed to scarcity of water in the Teesta System, it will benefit all countries in the while explaining why water sharing was region,” Mahmud said. not possible. The Mekong River Commission works According to the report, the river had directly with the Governments of Cambo- only 1/16th of the water required by Bengal dia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam to jointly and Bangladesh during non-monsoon sea- manage the water resources of the river. sons. The West Bengal Pollution Control Board On climate change, Mahmud expressed Chairman lauded the suggestion. “This is a hope that “the larger countries, mostly welcome suggestion as neither river nor air responsible for climate change, will stand has any political boundary,” Kalyan Rudra, up to their pledges as per the Paris Agree- also a river expert, said. ment and there should be more finances for Nilanjan Ghosh, Regional Director of the the affected developing countries like Bang- think tank Observer Research Foundation, ladesh”. also welcomed Mahmud’s suggestion but While questions have been raised on cli- felt that such an arrangement would be dif- mate funding in the aftermath of the pan- ficult to implement considering that India demic, the Minister pointed out that and China, the major water stakeholders in COVID should not be seen as a deterrent, the region, were not signatories to the UN reminding that many countries had Commission on Non-Navigational Water increased their military expenditure Uses, 1997. recently. - Telegraph India DN page 4 Pictorial monday, february 22, 2021

(Pictures courtesy President’s Media Division) officials with decision-making Powers must attend district and regional develoPment committee meetings – President resident Gotabaya Rajapaksa has categorically directed Damage to crops and loss of human lives caused by the wild elephant intrusions is a that officials with decision-making powers must attend serious and long-standing issue faced by the District and Regional Development Committee meetings to people in the area. President Rajapaksa emphasized the need for a well-planned, sus- implement people-centric projects. tainable and lasting solution to this problem P without resorting to ad hoc remedies. The The President stated that from the outset President pointed out that for the success of of the “Discussion with the Village” pro- a long-term solution, measures should be gramme, he had realized that the lack of taken to expedite the construction of tanks proper involvement of responsible officials inside the forest area, planting of trees that was the main reason for the delay in imple- provide fodder for the wild elephants, install- menting useful projects and the loss of bene- ing electric fences and digging of trenches. fits to the people. President Rajapaksa dealing with short- The people are suffering due to the endless comings that he saw on his way to Paligama tug of war between the officials, respective that adversely affect the lives of the people in institutions and the people’s representatives. the area added that the canals were not prop- The President reiterated the need for the erly maintained, tanks have filled up and are responsible officials of all key institutions covered with weeds. It did not appear that including wildlife, forest conservation, envi- due attention has been paid to uplift the lives ronment and road development to make col- of the people. He also added that steps lective decisions in the implementation of should be taken to increase the yield of farm- projects. ers as well. Absence of proper land use planning is not At the “Discussion with the Village” pro- the fault of the people, President Rajapaksa gramme yesterday, the President assessed said while adding that it is essential that the educational needs of the area. The Presi- officials go to the grassroots to witness the dent instructed the relevant officials to devel- real situation when providing long-term solu- op the buildings, playgrounds and other tions to many rural problems, including land infrastructure facilities and to address the issues. Some people misinterpret policy deci- shortage of teachers in Rajavigama Junior sions that were taken for the benefit of the School, Muriyakulama Junior School, Aluth- people. President Rajapaksa stressed that he gama Dutugemunu School, Anamaduwa U.B. will never allow the real issues of the people Jayasuriya Vidyalaya, Inginimitiya Maha Vid- to be swept under the carpet by using misin- yalaya and Galawewa Maha Vidyalaya. terpretations as an excuse. The President directed the officials to The President made these remarks partici- come up with a strategy to fulfill the building pating in the 11th “Discussion with the Vil- and human resources requirements of every lage” programme held on Saturday (20) at school in the country within five years and to the Nelumwewa Community Hall premises in design a simple and cost-effective plan to the Paligama Grama Niladhari Division of construct buildings covering the larger part the Karuwalagaswewa Divisional Secretariat of schools in remote areas. Division, Puttalam District. Rajavigama-Paligama, Nuriyakulama- “The poorest and most difficult villages in Galkulama, Paligama-Nelumwewa, Mullega- the island are selected as the venue for the ma-Inginimitiya, Wijayapura Mawatha, Nuri- ‘Discussion with the Village’ programme. The yakulama-Nelumgama roads and the Kaladi- people living in these villages have been suf- ya-Meeoya bridge were also earmarked to be fering from numerous unresolved issues for a developed promptly. long period of time. These problems cannot Salination of drinking water sources is be solved by looking at them from an officials’ another major problem faced by these people. or any other party’s perspective alone. There- Ways and means of meeting drinking water fore, the officials and the villagers can make requirements of a number of villages in the the right decisions by meeting each other,” Puttalam District were discussed at length. the President said, addressing the gathering President Rajapaksa inquired from the at Nelumwewa Community Hall. officials about the delays in implementing The “Discussion with the Village” pro- irrigation development projects in the area. gramme commenced on September 25, 2020 The President stressed the need to expe- from the Badulla district. Thereafter pro- dite the development of tanks and dams in grammes were organized covering the Heenatikalma Wewa, Nelum Wewa, Moraga- Matale, Ratnapura, Anuradhapura, Ampara, ha Wewa, Inginimitiya, Tabbowa, Puliamku- Polonnaruwa, Kalutara, Moneragala, Kegalle lama and Kahatapiliyawa areas. It was also and Kandy districts. The idea behind this decided to implement the water diversion programme is for the President to talk to the project from Rajanganaya reservoir to Karu- rural communities living in remote and diffi- walagaswewa under a new plan. cult areas, without intermediaries, about The President emphasized that steps their long-standing unresolved problems and should be taken to develop the infrastructure to present them directly to the officials in facilities of Anamaduwa, Chilaw, Nawagat- order to find solutions. Problems that can be tegama, Tabbowa and Aluthwewa hospitals solved on the spot are instantly addressed. and to resolve the shortage of medical, nurs- The rest which take time to deal with are ing and other categories of staff. noted down to find solutions later. The objec- The two laptops donated by the SLT Mobi- tive of the programme is to reach out to the tel and a television set and internet connec- people of the village, understand their prob- tion donated by Dialog Axiata were handed lems and find solutions giving considerations over to the principals of the Rajavigama and to their own suggestions. Muriyakulama Junior schools by the Presi- Paligama village is located 23km away dent. from Puttalam town, bordering the Nawagat- N.K. Wijeratne, a farmer residing in tegama and Anamaduwa Divisional Secre- Wanathawilluwa area handed over a sum of tariat areas. This village is mentioned in Rs. 50,000 to the President as a donation to folklore as the village where the shield of the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Securi- King Dutugemunu fell. It was later came to ty Fund. be known as ‘Paligama’. Neliwewa, Siyam- North Western Province Governor Raja balawewa, Nelumwewa, Rajavigama and Collure, State Ministers Sanath Nishantha, Heenatikalma fall under the limits of the Piyankara Jayaratne, Arundika Fernando, Paligama Grama Niladhari Division. Seventy- Members of Parliament Chinthaka Amal eight families from the Wariyapola, Yapahu- Mayadunne, Ashoka Priyantha, Ali Sabri wa, Nikaweratiya and Hiriyala areas who had Raheem, former Member of Parliament to be evicted due to the Deduru Oya project DayasrithaTissera, Principal Advisor to the have been resettled in the village under the President Lalith Weeratunga, People’s Repre- first phase. Currently, the total population of sentatives of the District, Secretaries to the Paligama is 1,533 consisting of 447 families. Ministries, Heads of Government Institu- Out of them 171 families are Samurdhi ben- tions and Security Forces officials and a large eficiaries. Paddy and chena cultivation are number of people were present at the 11th the main livelihoods of the people of the vil- “Discussion with the Village” session held in lage. Paligama. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 NEWS page 5 DN Killing wild animals will not mitigate Mega development crop damage - Minister Amaraweera projects for Homagama Eight development pro- complex will be set up in is investing in the devel- Environment Minister Mahinda wild animals. He said that the farm- the relevant area, the Divisional jects will commence in Panadura. Two projects opment of the garment Amaraweera said that a proper study ers requested air rifles, but they did Secretary and the District Secre- Homagama soon, Trade will be in Anuradhapura sector in Homagama. The should be conducted on the scientific not receive them. tary must approve the issuance of Minister Bandula Guna- and Mihintale. Urban Development and traditional methods that help “We must introduce methods that such a firearm. Villagers are not wardena said. A discussion was held Authority (UDA) Director prevent crop damage. can reduce wild animals’ breeding allowed to kill animals just because Those are called, at the Urban Development General said that plans to The Minister said that a survey that rather than killing them. New tech- those villagers have been given “Future Development and Housing Ministry develop Homagama will was conducted during his tenure as nologies such as electrical devices can weapons,” he said. Projects in Mahenawatta Auditorium in this regard be formulated and submit- the Agriculture Minister revealed that be used to repel them. An electrical “However, this method is a fail- Area, Homagama”. recently. ted to the Minister. about 40 per cent of crops have been device was introduced to the farm- ure. Extinction of predators is the A wholesale exchange Trade Minister Bandula The eight development destroyed annually by wild animals ers of Kahathewela, Bandarawela reason for the increase of the num- centre in Meegoda, gra- Gunawardena, Urban projects will be set up such as parrots, monkeys, peacocks, and it was a success. Traditional ber of some animals. Deforestation nary in Godagama, Development and Hous- according to the instruc- wild boars, rock squirrels and porcu- knowledge can also be used in this and land grabbing also worsen the sports city in Diyagama, ing Ministry Secretary tions of Prime Minister pines. regard,” he said. issue. Officials of the relevant insti- knowledge city in wa will include in the Sirinimal Perera, Director Mahinda Rajapaksa and Journalists recently asked the Min- “The Government provides fire- tutions should introduce new tech- Homagama, biodiversity eight projects. General Prasad administered by Urban ister if the Government issues fire- arms to farmers who own over one nologies in this regard,” the Minis- city in Barawa, mega Another project will be Ranaweera and many Development, Coast Con- arms to farmers to protect crops from hectare. The Grama Niladhari of ter said. supermarket in Homaga- set up in Colombo and other officials were pre- servation, Waste Disposal, ma, apparel town in two more outside Colom- sent. and Public Sanitation Ingiriya-Godagama and an bo. Minister Gunawardena State Minister Nalaka Schoolchildren export city in Kahathudu- A residential apartment said that the Government Godahewa. - www.news.lk educated on A tuition master in Homagama sponsored a agro-culture pilgrimage of differently-abled MAHINDA P. LIYANAGE, Sanhinda Organization persons to Sri Pada Galle Central Special Corr. Chairman Thusara De on the Valentines' Schoolchildren have silva, Attorney at Law, Day, February 14. St. John Ambulance been educated about Kalasuri Kottawa Sirise- Service assisted the paddy fields, threshing na, Agrarian Develop- pilgrimage. Picture and other farming activi- ment Officer T.P.G Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga on Friday inspected the arrangements at the Bandaranaike by Sulochana ties at the Daduwana Susantha, Administra- Gamage Paddy Field, Bogahagoda, tive Officer N.P International Airport (BIA) to welcome Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The Pakistani PM will be accord- Galle recently. Usgodaarachchi and ed a Special Guard of Honour by the Army at the BIA. Galle District Agrarian Ahangama Rohana Col- He will be here on Tuesday. Development Assistant lege Music Teacher W.G Commissioner J.W.S Pri- Sanjeewa Nilanka were yanjan initiated the event. present. Police sets ‘1997’ COVID infects 543 persons in last 24 hours

The country has reported 543 COVID increased to 75,910, and of them, 72,062 on wider scope cases during the last 24 hours increasing had been discharged. the number to 79,479, the National Opera- PCRs have been conducted on 15,892 tions Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 persons on Saturday. The Police said the hotline ‘1997’, confidential information on poison- Outbreak (NOCPCO) said. Hospitals have discharged 890 persons which was set up to receive informa- ous drugs, activities threatening Fifteen repatriated Sri Lankans tested on Saturday. tion on illegal activities causing envi- national security or law and order, COVID positive on Saturday while 180 The recoveries have risen to 73,455 by ronmental damage, could also be large scale corruption, organised cases have been detected from the Colom- yesterday morning. About 5,589 patients used to provide confidential informa- gangs and their criminal activities to bo District, 116 from the Gampaha Dis- have been under treatments while 9,486 tion on any other illegal activities. the hotline. The hotline will also trict, 39 from the Ratnapura and the Put- are on quarantine at 96 centres under the The Police Media Division said continue to receive complaints on talam Districts and 154 from other dis- Tri-Forces, the NOCPCO said. that the Police Intelligence Division illegal felling of trees, illegal sand or tricts, the NOCPCO said. The country reported 435 COVID Special Bureau operates the hotline. soil mining, deforestation and illegal The cases from the Minuwangoda and deaths so far including the two deaths on A group of children being educated about an agri-activity. The public is requested to forward land reclamation. the Peliyagoda Fish Market clusters Saturday. DN page 6 appreciation/news monday, february 22, 2021

jaliya Medagama Pleasing personality sions in view of those relationships and he brother and sisters. He lived a very pleasant was not a person who could be distorted by family life with Pathma, who met him on the such connections. No allegations of fraud or very first day of entering the University. in Public Service corruption were levelled against this honest Humbleness inherited from the rural culture officer who was free of all vices. of Poholiyadda , his native place and Dodan- Jaliya Medagama, who neither in the same Stream of Commissioner of Agrarian Services, Secre- Jaliya Medagama was an honest and mod- wala, where he was brought up, was the entered the Sri Lanka Admin- Studies, we maintained our solid tary of the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine est officer of rare breed who served all gov- lifeline reigned and scented his life all istrative Service in 1970, and and unfathomable friendship among others, and in 1994, he was appoint- ernment officers, peoples’ representatives throughout . I am fully aware of the efforts I, who entered in 1967, had beyond description. ed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Irriga- and the public-at-large alike without any dis- made by his son Professor Arjuna Medaga- been thick friends since the We joined the teaching profes- tion, Mahaweli, Power and Energy, which tinction of political affiliations or otherwise. ma of the Medical Faculty of Peradeniya day we first met accidentally sion upon leaving the campus had 18 institutions under its purview. He Jaliya was an active member of the Group University, to save Jaliya’s life when he was during our school days. and thereafter, Jaliya entered the supervised all 18 agencies without distinc- of the Peradeniya ‘61 Batch where I was the critically ill in the past few years. However, Jaliya was from Dharmaraja, Sri Lanka Administrative Ser- tion as an able administrator. After retire- President. Members of our Batch fondly Jaliya left all of us in grief on February 11 Kandy and I was from the vice where he got his first ment, he served as the Chairman of the remember how he supported the annual get- after exhausting the lifespan he was des- Nugawela Central College. We appointment as the Divisional Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. togethers organised by the Group. tined. entered the Peradeniya Univer- Revenue Officer, Ududumbara. He had close relations in the then govern- Jaliya Medagama’s father was a Judge of May this pleasing person, Jaliya Medaga- sity in 1961. Though we were not at the During the period of service in the public ment but he never compromised his inde- the Rural Court. After the father’s demise, ma, attain Supreme Bliss of Nibbana! same Hall of Residence in the University service he held several positions such as the pendence in making administrative deci- Jaliya shouldered the role of father to his tiLak RaNaviRaja

TNA MPs receive COVID jabs

computer debacle in Galle schools RasuLa DiLhaRa gaMage, Northern Province Special Corr. MahiNDa P. LiyaNage, Ministry Planning Director Nali- The labs have been set up at schools in Galle have been dilapi- rana, Mohan P. de Silva, Lasan- Galle Central Special Corr. ka Dodampegama said. seven national schools and 30 dated. A large number have not tha Alagiyawanna, Parliamen- Several Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentar- The Planning Director was par- provincial schools. They altogeth- been renovated for many years, tarians Shan Wijayalal de Silva, ians who refused to go to the Army Hospital in Nara- Mahindodaya Laboratories in ticipating in a recent Galle Dis- er received 2,560 computers and Dodampegama said. Sampath Athukorala, Isuru henpita to get the COVID-19 vaccine, received the jabs the Galle District have 2,560 com- trict Rural Economic Develop- each received 60 computers. Of Many schools lack furniture. Dodangoda, Galle District Sec- at the Health Services Office in Mannar. puters but 636 of them have been ment Committee meeting where them, 636 computers are defec- Therefore, students undergo retary Somaratne Vidanapathi- TNA MPs S Adeikkalanathan, N. Radhalingam and out of order for a long time, Education Minister G.L.Peiris tive now, he said. severe hardships, she said. rana and many others were pre- Charles Nirmalanathan received the vaccine in Mannar Southern Provincial Education presided. The buildings of many of the Ministers Dr. Ramesh Pathi- sent. along with several regional TNA politicians. Minister calls for report on Japanese Company accused proposed road in Rumassala of delaying BIA Expansion Project Environment Minister this highly sensitive ecosys- Mahinda Amaraweera has tem. called for a report on the The Minister said that the iRaNgika RaNge Tourism Minister Prasanna Rana- The construction work on ing various excuses and reasons. public request to develop a Central Environmental The Government is to com- tunga said. Package B commenced in 2017 “This is a waste of public money. narrow road in Rumassala, Authority (CEA) will not plain to the Japanese Govern- The Minister has instructed his and the estimated cost was We have a responsibility to com- Galle. approve constructing a road ment about the delay on the part Secretary to inform the Japanese Rs.6.billion. The project was to plete these projects on time. The media reported that could damage the Rumas- of the Japanese company that has Ambassador in Sri Lanka in this be completed by October, 2019. Therefore, a decision has been recently that the new road sala ecosystem. He, however, obtained the contract for con- regard. The Minister made these The Government has already made to inform the Japanese could damage the sensitive instructed the Director to struction work under Package B remarks during the progress given additional time of 18 Government on the delay in con- ecosystem of the Rumassala use is not suitable for traffic remove the rocks on the nar- of the Bandaranaike International review meeting at the BIA yester- months to the company, but it has struction work,” the Minister Hill. as it has rocks, stones and row road without harming Airport (BIA) Expansion Project, day. been dragging on the project cit- said. The people of Rumassala potholes. plants. requested that the road be The Minister summoned The Minister instructed developed for public use the Southern Provincial the CEA officials to submit an when Minister Amaraweera Director of Environment and environmental assessment visited the Sobha Ketha Cen- asked him to look into the report soon. He said that the TNA will support Government if it tre at the Rumassala Hill, request and see if it could be road will be developed after Galle on February 8. met in a way that would not taking into account the The road that they now harm plants and wildlife in report. resolves national issue – MP Sumanthiran

RasuLa DiLhaRa gaMage, been any Constitutional 13th Amendment to to work with the Government. Northern Province Special Corr. Amendment to provide a the Constitution made esponding to a question by the Vandalism of sacred places in Kurunegala, puttalam worsens The Tamil National Alliance political solution to the an effort in this regard. media on controversial remarks (TNA) will not hesitate to sup- issues of the Tamil speak- He said that if the by an Indian Minister on estab- port the Government if it is com- ing people in the North Government is willing lishing a branch of the Barathiya s.M.WijayaRatNe, Kurunegala District Sen- and 356 security guards mitted to provide a long lasting and the East. to give a long lasting Janatha Party in Sri Lanka, MP Kurunegala Corr. ior Divisional Secretary have been deployed to pro- solution to the national question The MP was speaking solution for the nation- Sumanthiran said the political Seventeen historic Bud- W.E. Jayathilake said that tect the archeological sites through a new Constitution, TNA to the media at a TNA al question, then not discourse surrounding this com- dhist temples and archeo- the treasure hunting in the in the North Western Prov- MP M. A. Sumanthiran said. meeting on the proposed new only the TNA but also all other ment is not a problem for the logical sites in the Kurune- Puttalam and Kurunegala ince, he said. He said that there had not Constitution. He said that the Tamil parties would not hesitate TNA. gala District have been van- Districts has gone up in the Legal action has been dalised by treasure hunters recent past. taken against many of the during the past six months. Over 135 police personnel offenders, he said. Divi Neguma case camping at mini world’s end temporarily banned Further trial on June 1 suNiMaL excursion to the Mini shRiyaNaNDha, World's End. Mahiyangana Group Corr. DiLshaN thaRaka He said that local OBITUARY NOTICE on June 1 by the Colombo belonging to purchase and The Meegahak- and foregin tourists The case filed against for- High Court. distribute GI pipes during iwula Urban Council often come to spend mer Economic Develop- The case was taken up the last Presidential Elec- (UC) has imposed a the night in tents, ment Minister Basil Raja- before High Court judge tion. The AG maintained temporary ban on resulting in numbers paksa and former Divi Namal Balalle. that the accused are guilty tourists spending the of accidents and envi- Neguma Department Direc- The Attorney General of the offence of bribery in night in tents at the ronmental damage tor General Kithsiri (AG) had filed indictments accordance with Section 79 Mini World's End in that happened Ranawaka for allegedly mis- against the former Minister of the Presidential Election Madolsima. because of their reck- appropriating Rs. 36.5 mil- and Divi Neguma Depart- Act No. 15 of 1981. UC Chairman less behaviour. lion belonging to the Divi ment former Director Gen- The two accused had Lalith Jayawardhene It was decided to Neguma Department to eral in the Colombo High been charged under the said the decision was install glass viewing purchase GI pipes was on Court for allegedly misap- Public Property Act No 12 made after a 34-year- booths and a safety Friday fixed for further trial propriating Rs.36.5 million of 1982. old man was reported fence at the loca- missing following an tion. Activities at Kataragama certificates for participants NIMAL CHANDRASIRI in naval special course (CHAIRMAN FAMILY MOVERS 1989-2021) will be transparent t. M. guNaNaNDa, Trincomalee Special Corr. It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the The two-week course that the Sri Lanka passing away of Mr. Nimal Chandrasiri, founder and Chairman Navy Special Vessel Squadron conducted in of Family Movers. – Basnayake Nilame Trincomalee on entering suspicious vessels, Mr. Nimal Chandrasiri who was called to rest on 18th February, taking into custody suspects on boards, identi- 2021 was an inspiring leader, revolutionary thinker, M. NeLsoN PiyaRatNe, Many lands in Kataragama have been fying explosive items, and preventing such a lover of life, con dant and close friend but above all an Kataragama Group Corr. vested with Devalaya. But many tenants attacks among others ended on February 19. extremely kind hearted man. Turning a new page of the history of the do not pay their taxes. I request them to The course was conducted under the super- He was a loving husband to Priyanthi, Father to Akila & Amaya, Kataragama Basnayaka Neelame Post, eve- pay the taxes, or they will have to pay vision of the UN Office of Drugs and Crimes in Father in Law to Tharindunee, Brother to Amaravathi, Late rything concerning the Devalaya and relat- arrears when they need to change owner- the international seas. Twenty four personnel Mahindapala & Damayanthi, Grandfather to Anuk and Thevin. ed activities will be carried out transpar- ship of the land, he said. from the Navy and the Coast Guard partici- ently hereafter, Kataragama Basnayaka “Many economically sound devotees pated in the course. We ask that you keep him and his family in your prayers and Nilame Dishan Gunasekara said. want to help people of low income groups The participants received the certificates remember and celebrate his extraordinary life. He was speaking to the Media at the in Kataragama. An electronic board will from the Trincomalee Commander Captain May he attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana Kataragama Basnayaka Nilame Walawwa be set up from where they can get the Nissanka Wickremesinghe and Eastern Depu- recently. information for the benefit of the Deva- ty Commander Commodore C. Anura Dana- FAMILY MOVERS The Basnayaka Nilame said that it is laya and the people. pala. (PVT) LIMITED about 3 months since he has taken over Now the Government has started a the Basnayaka post and he has prepared project to attract tourists by developing a list of revenue and expenditure of the the Detagamuwa Tank bund. If the resi- Maha Devalaya and distributed it to the dents started restaurants such as coffee public and the relevant institutions. houses with international standards on He said that the Devalaya received the bund, they will be a money spinners Rs.37,500,000 as the rent from the multi- for the residents,” he said. MRS. FERNANDO - MANEL - Beloved national Doole Company and another The Basnayake Nilame said that old wife of late Derrick Fernando, mother of company grabbed part of the rent. Two restaurants will be replaced with new late Mahen, Sharmila, Ruwan and Manoji PCR machines will be supplied to two ones. passed away peacefully on the 18th of hospitals using money and selling the Mahadevalaya Administrative Secre- gold items that the Devalaya received tary L.A.Wimalaratne organised the February. Cremation took place on 19th from devotees. meeting. at Borella Cemetery. 014051 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 7 DN DN page 8 edITorIaL monday, february 22, 2021 Imran monday, february 22, 2021 Khan Vaccine-related dilemmas re the vaccines being given to the appropriate vulnerable groups? The Health Ministry has Amade sure that the vaccine programme reach- – crIcKeTer, es the correct targeted groups amid some reports that in some quarters, they had “broken the queue”. The news, veracity notwithstanding, gives a snap- shot of how fragile this early stage of the prevention campaign against Covid is. Are there enough vac- poLITIcIan cines to go around? It is a valid question. The State will spare no pains and spare no expense to ensure that the jabs are brought down and distributed properly, yet, it is a staggering expense in these economically hard times. It is all the more reason that the inoculations and have to go to the right people at the right time. This would mean however that as the new strain spreads, there would be vulnerable sections of the population who would feel they are “left behind”. The truth would be that there would be nobody left behind, but that notwithstanding, time is of essence. In this context, there have been the instances of sTaTesman determined, almost furtive lobbying on behalf of cer- tain professionals for instance, to have vaccine prior- ity. The groups that want to be among the first to be A speciAl correspoNDeNt vaccinated in this way, argue that they are in the ‘line mran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan of fire’ because their professions require them to who will be visiting Sri Lanka tomorrow, interact with people more on a daily basis, than had an illustrious career in international those of other professions. cricket spanning two decades from the Is any of this true? Other than the obvious case of 1970s. He developed a good reputation frontline healthcare workers, is there a case to be all over the world through his charismatic Ipersonality and charitable work. The charis- made that certain professionals are more vulnerable matic captain led Pakistan to its Cricket World than others? The public would naturally be skeptical Cup victory in 1992. about such claims. It is up to the authorities to As a dashing right-hand batsman, Khan has evaluate all of these separate pitches made by vari- amassed 3,807 Test runs and 3,709 ODI runs ous groups about vaccine prioritization. from 1971 to 1992. As a right-arm fast bowler, This has to be very carefully done, as the public at he has 362 wickets to his credit in the Test for- mat and 182 in the ODI format. He also scored large would consider any such prioritization a form of 17,771 runs in first-class cricket from 1969 to ‘triage by default.’ Correctly or wrongly, some sec- 1992. He has held 28 catches in the Test arena, tions of the citizenry may feel that they have been 36 in the ODI games and 117 in the first-class considered less of a priority, when it comes to mat- games. On March 27, 1982, Imran Khan ran ters of choosing who survives and who does not. through a Sri Lankan batting line-up to take 6 The vaccine in and of itself does not represent a life for 58, to finish with match figures of 14 for 116. and death proposition. Most people, even if they The Sri Lankans, then the babies of world cricket, were really unfortunate to have run into contract Covid at some point in their lives will live him in the peak of his career. anyway, and would only go through some minor Khan struggled for years to turn popular sup- inconvenience getting over symptoms, perhaps in a port into electoral gains. He launched his Paki- state of isolation. That situation does not represent a stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in 1996. His Addressing the UN General Assembly life and death choice with regard to the vaccine. party won the General Elections in 2018 and he However, for a very minuscule number of people, became Prime Minister of Pakistan after a close coordination with the country’s institu- any delay in getting vaccinated may be a calamity. political struggle of 22 years on behalf of the tions. people. During the 1990s, Khan also served as It is why there may be some public sentiment about Imran Khan’s economic vision for Pakistan is UNICEF’s Special Representative for Sports vaccine prioritization as a system of triage. Of alluring. Khan is working hard to improve the and promoted health and immunization pro- course it is not a system of triage. Triage is when lives of the poor. He promised a “new Pakistan” grammes in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka very hard decisions are made in emergency situa- in the 2018 General Election. Imran made and Thailand. While in London, he also worked tions, as to who should live and whose lives should pledges with the nation for a uniform education with the Lord’s Taverners, a cricket charity. be left to chance. system, launching of a health card scheme, After his retirement from all forms of cricket elimination of corruption, improving the tax and before joining politics Khan focused his The example of triage however was to convey the culture, self-sustainability of Pakistan, generat- efforts solely on social work. By early nineties, idea that vaccine prioritization can be a sensitive ing employment opportunities, strengthening of he had founded the Shaukat Khanum Memorial issue, and should therefore be handled by the the federation, bringing reforms in police, Trust, a charity organisation bearing the name authorities with utmost care. boosting investment and tourism, strengthen- of his mother, Shaukat Khanum. As the Trust’s ing the agriculture sector by imposing an agri- maiden endeavour, Khan established Pakistan’s The other side of the coin is the matter of “vaccine With the cricket World cup in 1992 passports”. That is a term loosely used to describe a culture emergency, and protecting the women first and only fully-equipped cancer hospital, situation in which those who have received the vac- population. He is on the right track to fulfill his constructed using donations and funds exceed- promises with the nation. Prime Minister’s New Year resolutions for years ing US$ 25 million, raised by Khan from all over cine having priority over others to travel anywhere The Government of Prime Minister Imran 2021 and 2022. the world. and to be at any public venue – provided they are Khan has handled the economic impact of the PM Imran Khan is not only gaining major Khan also established a technical college in able to prove they have got the jab. pandemic with effective strategies and emerged achievements on the domestic front but also the Mianwali District of Pakistan during April These are all sensitive issues. Should the public be successfully during tough times. Year 2020 was fighting for the betterment of the globe in gen- 2018 called Namal College. It was built by the judged and separated into groups in this way, and known to be a tale of challenges globally, but for eral. Prime Minister Imran Khan, in his address Mianwali Development Trust (MDT), and is an how healthy would that be to the collective public psy- Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minis- to the United Nations General Assembly associate college of the University of Bradford, che? There are no ready answers to these questions ter Imran Khan, it has proved as a “story of (UNGA) 75th session, highlighted global issues UK. The Imran Khan Foundation is another arm success and development” even during the coro- including climate change, money laundering, of his welfare work, which aims to assist needy and if there are any, such answers would probably navirus pandemic. the COVID-19 pandemic, Islamophobia and people all over Pakistan. It has provided help to emerge after long years of reality grappling with these Year 2020 narrates a journey of a stable human rights violations. He called upon the UN flood victims in Pakistan many times. issues as a society. We are all in extremely unchar- economy, numerous development and welfare to play its role to combat racism and ensure the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is familiar tered territory, and it is not known how effective the projects, and remarkable achievements on the implementation of its own resolutions for global with Pakistan where he attended a number of vaccine programmes would be, what repercussions foreign policy front. Premier Khan’s Govern- peace and stability. military courses in prestigious military training they would have on society, and what the benefits are ment has achieved significant and major mile- Imran khan is a philanthropist. He is gifted institutions. Prime Minister Mahinda Raja- stones during 2020 along with a set of the with natural leadership and the capacity to paksa also has a deep association with Pakistan. likely to be considering the costs involved. accumulate great wealth in Prime Minister Imran khan has visited Sri There is general consensus among experts and the terms of human resources and Lanka on a number of occasions on cricket tours public that the vaccines would work. Why would not relationships. He has great tal- and has a great fan base in the island. they, when the jabs have been given the go-ahead ent for management in all The upcoming visit of Prime Minister Khan by the scientific community after much controlled walks of life, especially in will be a great opportunity for leaders of both testing? Though that is the consensus, the science business and financial mat- countries to make bilateral relations meaningful does not necessarily concur. ters, where he contributes his and beneficial for the peoples of both Sri Lanka greater vision, purpose, and and Pakistan which would further strengthen That is because of the new strains of the virus that long-range goals. He under- the relations between the two friendly nations. emerge and have emerged from time to time. The stands the material and busi- A number of agreements on economic coopera- good news is that the vaccines already available are ness worlds and intuitively tion, culture and other fields are to be signed generally found to be efficacious for all strains – knows what makes virtually during his two-day State visit. even though some countries have discontinued the any big or small enterprise use of certain specific brands, claiming they are less work. Business, finance, real effective against the new strains. estate, law, science, publish- ing, and the management of All of the above clarifies one fact which is that despite large institutions are among the ready availability of inoculations, and the related the fields that suit him best. developments, the situation still remains fluid. Too He is naturally attracted to positions of influence, and many variables and a lack of clarity on certain With UN secretary General Antonio Guterres aspects relating to Covid preventive measures, leadership, politics, social means that there cannot be any sense of compla- work, and teaching are among the many other areas where cency with regard to dealing with the disease, and its his abilities have shone. future course. Nothing can be taken as a given. PM Imran Khan’s political There is no substitute to eternal vigilance and care- struggle of 22 years can be fully considered decision making, in the face of the compared with a thrilling Test contagion’s ravages. cricket match, full of unique twists and turns. After a long struggle, he succeeded in the 2018 General Election. PM THOUGHT fOr THe day Imran Khan’s Government has managed to perform well in the foreign affairs arena as well. Vaccines are the tugboats of preventive health. Critical in this regard has been - William Foege Khan’s personal charisma on With former Us president Donald trump the international stage and imran Khan was a dashing right-hand batsman monday, february 22, 2021 oPInIon page 9 DN

rODeric grigsON he United Nations is an institution mired in poli- tics focusing primarily on T military conflicts, civil wars, economic sanctions, peace- keeping, plus sustainable economic development. But there is also a lighter side to it, which is bril- liantly laid out in a new book released last week on Amazon titled “No Comment and Don’t Quote Me on That.” It takes years to write a good book, and in this insightful mem- oir, Thalif Deen, a former UN Bureau Chief and Regional Direc- tor at Inter Press Service (IPS) news agency, gives us a riveting memoir filled with observations that come from 40-years of stalking the halls and corridors of the ‘glass- house by the East River’. Told through a series of news stories, interviews, anecdotes, and personal recollections, No Com- UN Headquarters, New York UN general assembly session ment is held together by flashes of surprising humour and an over- arching Third World focus and point of view. It comes as no sur- prise that some of his stories were picked up at the Delegates Lounge, a well-known watering hole for UN The Un: From the delegates. He also describes an incident that took place when he was doing a wrap-up of the 1992, two-week- long international conference in Rio de Janeiro. Deen approached Dr Gamani Corea, a former Secre- sublime to the hilarious tary-General of the UN Conference York, a wise-cracking American was not easy. But having been Lankan Foreign Secretary and a on Trade and Development classmate advised him: “The best brought up in the unforgiving one-time Permanent Representa- (UNCTAD) and a member of the remedy is to curl up in bed with a northern suburbs of Colombo, he tive to the UN, once paid him an Sri Lanka delegation, for a final good book — or with someone successfully navigated the asphalt ultimate compliment, when he said comment. who has read one.” jungle that was the Big Apple and in an email message: “Permanent “We negotiated,” Dr Corea said Though its scenes are scattered, has lived to tell the tale. representatives are never perma- with a tinge of sarcasm, “the size of they are individually memorable, When he was in Iraq’s battle nent. Sri Lanka’s only Permanent the zero,” as he held out his fingers evoking amazement and laughter zone in Baghdad during the 1990 Representative at the UN is the IPS to indicate the zero, describing the in the same breath. Deen has Gulf War, he was armed with a UN Bureau Chief Thalif Deen.” response of Western nations who always been a raconteur, often military flak jacket with a cautious He said Deen had survived about refused to make any concrete com- entertaining guests at various func- warning inscribed on the back: 20 Sri Lankan Permanent Repre- mitments to fund a plan for the tions and parties with stories from “United Nations. Press. Don’t sentatives (PRUNs) – some of protection of the global environ- his vast array of yarns, and this Shoot.” Perhaps it helped. Now, he them transiting through New York. ment. comes through his narrative in says, with his tongue firmly plant- He is a splendid companion as I In his first year as a student at abundance. ed in his cheek, he occasionally can personally attest to after work- Columbia University, Deen was ter- Deen surprises the reader with York, Deen was born and educated wears it in the mean streets of New ing with him in New York in the rified of the hazards of crime-rid- an unaffected insider view of inter- in Sri Lanka. A student of Zahira York, a city where he has lived for ’70s and ’80s. One thing I most den subway travel in New York and national reporting, recounting his College, Colombo, he graduated over 45 years, and where a bank admire about him is that he has scared of the impending winter. stories with freshness and colour. Thalif Deen with an Economics degree from the robber can get mugged as he flees always remained true to himself, When he complained about his A longstanding columnist for the University of Peradeniya. He to a getaway car. his principles, career, and origins. first-ever brutal winter in New Sunday Times, UN correspondent scoop on headline stories with became the first student from Sri He completed his studies before He is someone with genuine bona for Asiaweek, Hong Kong and both wit and intelligence, a per- Lanka to gain admission to the embarking on his remarkable fides as a journalist and an unas- Jane’s Defence Weekly, London, his spective that comes from mining Graduate School of Journalism at career ‘reporting from the United sailable commitment to the profes- firsthand experiences add impor- his dog-eared reporter’s notebooks, Columbia. Nations’, first as a UN Information sion’s enduring values. tance to his common-sense take on of which he assures me, there are At Peradeniya in the 1960s, it officer, a UN correspondent for “No Comment” is a dizzying global diplomacy. over a hundred. was the prevalent trend among Jane’s Defence Weekly and finally text, part memoir, part discourse The book’s title is taken from an It is also the story of how Deen most undergrads to fancy them- as a UN correspondent and Bureau on international reporting reality encounter Deen had with a diplo- did it. A former information officer selves either as Trotskyites, Com- Chief at IPS. from a third-world perspective. mat at the UN building. As a gen- at the UN Secretariat in New York munists or Socialists. When asked Possessed with the curiosity, The book is available on Ama- eral rule, most ambassadors and in the mid-1970s, Deen has cov- about his own political leanings, nimbleness of mind and openness zon. The link follows: diplomats do not tell UN corre- ered virtually every major UN con- Deen told one of his professors he to change, Deen stands out among https://www.rodericgrigson. spondents either to go to hell or ference on population, human was a die-hard Marxist. ”But I fol- veteran correspondents for the com/no-comment-by-thalif-deen/ heaven – but avoid all comments rights, the environment, sustaina- lowed Groucho, not Karl,” he range of his experience and his gift (Roderic Grigson was Asia on politically sensitive issues with ble development, food security, declared. as a storyteller. An eyewitness to Pacific Vice President for Novell, the standard non-excuse: “Sorry, humanitarian aid, arms control and Speaking at a corporate dinner, history being made at the highest a global networking company, we have to get clearance from our nuclear disarmament in the past sponsored by the International levels, with this unique perspec- working in Melbourne, Australia, capital.” 40-years. Institute for Education (IIE), dur- tive, Deen brings to life scenes until he retired from corporate life But often that “clearance” from Working at the UN during the ing his student days, he said he had from the past and present. to become a full-time writer. He their respective foreign ministries most dramatic events of our time arrived in New York with a degree A story he recounts often is after worked at the United Nations Sec- never came. Still, it was hard to – from the pursuit of war and peace of trepidation because his col- a band of mercenaries tried to oust retariat in New York in the ’70s beat a response from a tight-lipped in the Middle East to the humani- leagues at Lake House (ANCL), the Maldives’ Government, he and ’80s as a technology innova- Asian diplomat who told him: “No tarian disasters in Africa and Asia, the newspaper office where he asked a Maldivian diplomat about tions officer, serving in UN peace- comment” – and as an after- this book provides an insider’s worked, cautioned him that Ful- the strength of his country’s stand- keeping forces in the Middle East. thought, added: “And Don’t Quote view on what went on behind the bright grants were given only to ing Army. “Standing Army?” the He is the author of Sacred Tears, Me on That.” ‘glass curtain’ during a period of “half-bright students.” Mercifully, diplomat asked with mock sur- The Sullen Hills and After the It is a gift that he has now writ- extraordinary turbulence. it wasn’t so. prise, “We don’t even have a sitting Flames, a trilogy of thrillers set in ten his long overdue memoir. A Fulbright scholar with a mas- Studying for his master’s in the Army.” war-torn Sri Lanka, and is cur- Blessed with a robust sense of ter’s degree (MSc) in Journalism early seventies in New York City, Ambassador H.M.G.S. Palihak- rently working on his fourth Thalif Deen’s book humour, Deen gives us the real from Columbia University in New known then as the ‘murder capital’, kara, a sharply witty former Sri book.) COVID-19 VaCCIne: The case for PrIorITIsIng The elderly Dr. H.T. WickramasiNgHe he Council of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Forum of Sri Lanka has appreciated the decision T made by the Government to buy nine million doses of Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) to be given to Sri Lankan citizens. We noted that 500,000 doses gifted to us by India under its ‘Vaccine Maitri’ programme have been given to health care workers, Security Forces per- sonnel and social workers involved in the care of the COVID-19 patients and their contacts. We have also observed that the remaining vaccines have been distributed to many Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas to be given to all adults between 30 years to 59 years of age. Our opinion as well as the opinion of the World Health Organization (WHO) is entire- most countries have inoculated the elderly first Ninety-one-year-old margaret keenan was the first in the world to be vaccinated against cOViD-19 ly different on this issue. According to the Ministry Director-General Chezy Levy as between 30–59 years. In fact, this limited WHO protocol, the first priority is given to saying. number of doses should have been given to the health care workers and the next priority New Zealand, the country which topped those who are over 65 years of age. That is given to people over 65 years and people the recent Lowy Institute of Australia COVID would have averted a significant number of with co-morbid and Non-Communicable Dis- Performance Index (where Sri Lanka was deaths due to COVID-19. ease (NCD) features. Countries such as Isra- placed tenth) has also decided to follow There is a growing suspicion among the el have vaccinated elderly persons over 65 Israel by giving the vaccine first to the elderly public, which is unavoidable and excusable. years and people with co-morbid features population before giving the jabs to health The decision to give the vaccine first for the first, before giving the vaccine even to health care workers. In England, the first country to 30-59 years old category has created a wrong care workers. The reason was to bring down launch vaccinations, the first-ever jab was impression among public that the vaccine the mortality rate. In fact, Israel, which leads given to 91-year-old Margaret Keenan. should not be given to the elderly over 60 the world in the rate of vaccinations, has seen In fact, the primary purpose of this vacci- years, as it is unsafe. We have heard that it is very good results within three weeks with a nation process is to avert deaths. The vaccine already happening and many people may significant reduction in the number of deaths efficacy generally ranges from 70–84 percent, become reluctant to give the vaccine to their and also new infections. signifying a possibility of getting the COVID- elderly relatives. Israel’s Health Ministry on Saturday said 19 infection despite vaccination. But with the When the new consignment of vaccines that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (which is Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine (Covishield), it becomes available for the elderly people in the brand of vaccine Israel uses) was 98.9 is observed that the mortality reduction is the next few weeks, it may become difficult percent effective at preventing hospitaliza- almost 100 percent. That is the primary aim to convince the public that the vaccine is safe tions and death caused by COVID-19. The of this vaccine programme. The vaccine may for this segment of the population. They rate of COVID-19 infections also declined also significantly reduce transmission of the might ask, “Then why didn’t you give the 95.8 percent among people who received virus, according to analysis of trial data by vaccine to the elderly last time?” We hope both shots of the vaccine, it said, adding that the University of Oxford, which developed that the Ministry would come out with a the vaccine was also 98 percent effective in the shot with the British drug-maker. Swabs convincing answer. preventing infections that prompted fever or taken from volunteers in the UK arm of the sri Lanka will import a new stock of astraZeneca vaccines from the serum institute of india Saving lives is of paramount importance. breathing problems. trial showed a 67 percent reduction in trans- Therefore, if the elderly are not vaccinated, “The vaccine dramatically reduces serious mission after the first dose, the report stock to members of the public between clear. The number of doses left would be only the entire purpose of the COVID vaccination illness and death and you can see this influ- showed. 30–59 years is meaningless. It does not avert 200,000 to 300,000. With such a limited programme would be in vain. ence in our morbidity statistics,” the Times However, the Health Ministry’s decision to deaths among the elderly. The basis of this number of vaccine doses, it is not possible to (The writer is President, Vaccine and of Israel online newspaper quoted Health give the remaining vaccines from the initial decision by the Health Ministry is not very protect the population of Sri Lankans aged Infectious Diseases Forum of Sri Lanka.) DN page 10 PICTORIAL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

he Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Security Forces, Colombo Municipal Council and PHIs has begun inoculating members of the public in Colombo. This com- munity vaccination drive was launched at a vaccination centre established at Rahula Vidyalaya in Meetotamulla in Colombo. Community TThe community vaccination drive is expected to shift into high gear once Sri Lanka receives the consignment of 10 million doses ordered by the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) from the Serum Insti- tute of India (SII), maker of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine under licence under the brand name Covishield. The SPC has signed the order with SII for 10 million doses, officials said. This agreement has been approved by the Attorney General last Monday. The World Health Organization (WHO) has already approved this VACCINATION vaccine for Emergency Use. Sri Lanka will also receive around eight million doses from the WHO/CEPI/GAVI Covax facility for the global distribution of COVID vaccines in an equitable manner. This will be sufficient to inoculate around four million persons. The country is also likely to receive vac- cines from Russia (Gamaleya Institute’s Sputnik V vaccine) as well as from China (Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines). Drive On January 28, under India’s neighbourhood first ‘Vaccine Maitri’ policy, Sri Lanka received 500,000 doses of free vaccines. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa received the vaccine stock from the Indian BEGINS ambassador Gopal Baglay at a ceremony at the BIA, Colombo. The vaccines were administered as a priority to frontline health workers and members of the Armed Forces from the very next day. The remainder of this vaccine stock is now being administered to the public. The Government has also designed a website for Sri Lankans to register for the COVID-19 inoculation, the Health Ministry announced, as the coronavirus vaccination drive has already started on a limited scale. People will soon be able to go online and register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the State Ministry for Primary Health Care, Epi- demic and COVID Disease Control stated. By accessing the website, they can provide personal details as well as their medical history. They will be permitted to select either a Gov- ernment or private hospital to get the vaccination. It is not yet known whether private hospitals themselves will be allowed to import vac- cines approved by the Medicines Regulatory Authority. 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"Then he said at planning; organization of conventions and exhibitions for business Independent scientists the end of the inter- and commercial purposes; administration of customer loyalty told CNN the rudimenta- view -- and it was all programs; business management of hotels, spas, residences, food ry investigative work being translated and outlets, beverage outlets, offices, business centers, and retail outlets; being recommended the translator, spe- Consultancy services relating to the administration and management should have been done cifically said -- 'My of hotels; business advisory services relating to franchising; provision TENDER NOTICE many months previously parents visited a of customer membership, loyalty, incentive, reward, and redemption programs for commercial, promotional, and/or advertising purposes; CEYLON PETROLEUM by Chinese scientists local community wet looking into the virus' ori- tact history of the Decem- Peter Daszak, a member market,'" Daszak promotion of apartments, condominiums, timeshare properties, commercial properties, real estate of all kinds and facilities and CORPORATION gin. They said they found ber 8, 2019, patient in of the 17-person WHO said of the meeting. amenities related thereto. SUPPLY DELIVERY & REFILL OF it "surprising" and Wuhan, the first case team and president of "Now, to use the term 19 LITERS DRINKING WATER "implausible" Chinese confirmed by Chinese sci- EcoHealth Alliance, 'wet market,' especially Class 36 BOTTLES WITH DISPENSER UNITS scientists had not already entists and the WHO which tracks viruses in under this political con- Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs; real FOR THE REGIONAL OFFICES OF CPC done that work. panel as having Covid-19. animals, said the investi- straint we were under, estate management services; leasing of apartments; real estate The panel's recommen- The patient has not been gation had established the tells me something very services, namely, rental, leasing and management of residential FOR THE YEAR 2021 dations will pursue, identified publicly, but is, first known patient's par- significant: that the other property; real estate services, namely, condominium management B/I8/2021 among others, two key according to the WHO ents had likely visited a markets in Wuhan -- not services; real estate time-sharing services; purchase, sale, financing, The Chairman, Procurement Committce, lines of inquiry, the inves- investigators, an office market selling wildlife in [only] Huanan market, management and operation of apartments, condominiums, timeshare Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will receive tigators familiar with the worker in his forties with Wuhan. other markets -- sold wild- properties, commercial properties, real estate of all kinds and National Competitive Bids from Manufacturers draft report told CNN. no exotic travel or con- The patient met the life products," Daszak facilities and amenities related thereto; rental and brokerage of or their Accredited Local Agents for the Supply, First, they will request tact history, who lived WHO team, Daszak said, said. apartments, condominiums, commercial properties, real estate of all Delivery & Refi ll of 19 Liters Drinking Water further work on the con- with his wife and child. and at the end of the (CNN) kinds and facilities and amenities related thereto; exchange Bottles with Dispenser Units for the Regional arrangements for real estate properties, namely apartments, Offi ces of the CPC for the Year 2021 condominiums, commercial properties, real estate of all kinds and Bidding documents can be obtained between facilities and amenities related thereto. 0900 hrs. and 1500 hrs. up to 16.03.2021 from the offi ce of Manager (Procurement & Stores), Class 37 Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, 1st Floor, No. united flight Real estate development; development of apartments, condominiums, 609, Dr. Danister De Silva Mwt., Colombo 09, timeshare properties, commercial properties, real estate of all kinds On a written request and on payment of non- INVITATION FOR BIDS INVITATION FOR BIDS has narrow and facilities and amenities related thereto. refundable fee of Rs. 1,000.00 (Rs. 925.63 + 8% MINISTRY OF ENERGY MINISTRY OF ENERGY VAT) per set. escape after Class 39 The Bid will be closed at 1400 hrs. on CEYLON PETROLEUM CEYLON PETROLEUM Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement; engine 17.03.2021 and opened at the Offi ce of travel and tourism services; arranging of tours, escorting of travelers, Manager (Procurement & Stores), immediately CORPORATION CORPORATION failure transport of travelers; operation of garages, parking place rental, car after closing time of the Bid. Bidders or their Supply, Delivery & Refi ll of 19 Liters SUPPLY OF 30 000 NOS. OF parking, car rental; booking of seats for travelers and travel authorized representatives will be permitted to Drinking Water Bottles with reservation. be present at the opening of the Bid. Dispenser Units for the CPC Head 2 LTRS. WHITE CANS Bids may be sent by post under registered cover Class 41 Offi ce, Agro Chemical Function & B/20/2021 or may be deposited in the Tender Box kept in The Chairman, Departmental Procurement Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and the Offi ce of Manager (Procurement & Stores), SSE Workshop at Kolonnawa and Committee, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will cultural activities; providing recreation and sports facilities and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, 01st Floor, No. Bitumen Storage and Sales Complex at receive sealed Bids from reputed Suppliers for information; organization of recreational activities; provision of 609, Dr. Danister De Silva Mwt, Colombo 09. Muthurajawela for the Year 2021- 2022 the supply of 30,000 Nos. 2 Ltrs, White Cans. recreational areas; organizing of recreational events; entertainment Clarifi cations (if any) shall be sought from the services; providing entertainment information; providing health club B/19/2021 Bidding documents can be obtained between under mentioned Telephone/Fax numbers. The Chairman, Departmental Procurement Committce, and gymnasium services; entertainment club services; art gallery 0900 hrs. and 1500 hrs. up to 16.03.2021 from A United Airlines Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will receive sealed bids the offi ce of Manager (Procurement & Stores), services; providing casino and gaming facilities; organization of Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the bidders flight was forced to can download the bidding document from from reputed Suppliers for "Supply, Delivery & Refi ll 19 Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, 1st Floor, No. 609, meetings, conferences and exhibitions. Liters Drinking Water Bottles with Dispenser Units CPC website, i.e. www.ceypetco.gov.lk, and Dr, Minister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09, on a return to Denver for the CPC Head Offi ce, Agro Chemical Function & International Airport Class 43 all the payment can be made to the Account SSE Workshop at Kolonnawa and Bitumen Storage written request and on payment of non-refundable Saturday after it suf- Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation; No. 004100 110208633 of Ceylon Petroleum and Sales Complex at Muthurajawela for the Year fee of Rs. 1,000.00 (Rs. 925,93+ VAT). fered an engine failure hotel and resort services, hotel reservation services; restaurant, Corporation of People's Bank (Head Offi ce) 2021-2022". Bids will be closed at 1400 hrs. on 17.03.2021 Bidding documents can be obtained between 0900 and opened at the Offi ce or Manager shortly after takeoff, catering and banquet services; making reservations for long and Chairman, hrs. and 1500 hrs. up to 16.03.2021 from the offi ce (Procurement & Stores), immediately after sending aircraft debris short term stays in apartments and condominiums; booking of Departmental Procurement Committee., of Manager (Procurement & Stores), Ceylon Petroleum closing time of the Bid. Bidders or their raining down on soc- temporary accommodations; providing facilities for exhibitions; c/o Manager (Procurement & Stores), Corporation, 1st Floor, No. 609, Dr. Danister De Silva authorized representatives will be permitted to rental and brokerage of timeshare properties; exchange arrangements Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Mwt., Colombo 09, On a written request and on cer fields, homes and be present at the opening of the Bid. for timeshare properties and other interval ownership properties. No. 609, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, payment of non-refundable fee of Rs. 1,000.00 (Rs. yards in a Denver sub- Colombo 09, Sri Lanka. 925.63 + VAT). Bids may be sent by post under registered urb. Class 44 Tele : 0094-11-5455330, 3455335 The Bid will be closed at 1400 hrs. on 17.03.2021 cover or may be deposited in the Tender Box United Flight 328 Hygienic and beauty care for human beings; spa services; health spa Fax : 0094-11-5455424 and opened at the Offi ce of Manager (Procurement kept in the Offi ce of Manager (Procurement & returned to the airport & Stores), immediately after closing time of the Bid. Stores) at the above address. services, namely, cosmetic body care services; beauty salon services; Bidders or their authorized representatives will be around 1:30 p.m. after providing sauna facilities; aromatherapy services; massage services. permitted to be present at the opening of the Bid. Bidding documents may be inspected upto 1500 suffering an engine hrs. on 16.03.2021 at the Offi ce of Manager Our abovementioned clients have instructed us and wish to bring to Bids may be sent by post under registered cover or may issue, an airport be deposited in the Tender Box kept in the Offi ce of (Procurement & Stores), Ceylon Petroleum spokesperson told the notice of the trade and the public that they attach singular Manager (Procurement & Stores), at the above address. Corporation, 01st Floor, No, 609, Dr, Danister importance to their above mentioned trademark and reserve the right CNN. The flight had Bidding Documents may be inspected at the above De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09. to take legal action against any person or persons who act in been bound for Hono- offi ce. up to 1500 hrs. on 16.03.2021. The Bidding Clarifi cations (if any) shall be sought from the infringement of their rights. lulu. Document is also available in the website www. under mentioned Telephone/Fax numbers. ceypetco.gov.lk for inspection. The Federal Avia- Any enquiry relative thereto may be referred to the following: - Clarifi cations (if any) shall be sought from the under Due to The Covid-19 pandemic, the bidders tion Administration JULIUS & CREASY mentioned Telephone/Fax numbers. can download the bidding document. from confirmed in a state- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the bidders can CPC websiie. i.e - www.ceypetco.gov.lk and ment that the Boeing Attorneys-at-Law & Notaries Public download the bidding document from CPC website., all the payment can be made to the Account 777-200 safely No. 371, R.A. De Mel Mawatha i, e - www.ceypetco.gov.lk and all the payment No. 004100110208633 of Ceylon Petroleum returned to the Den- can be made to the Account No. 004100110208633 Corporation of People's Bank (Head Offi ce). Colombo 03 of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation of Peoples Bank ver International Air- Please submit the original of the bank port after "experienc- Republic of Sri Lanka (Head Offi ce), Please submit the original of the bank receipt along with the bid. receipt along with the bid. ing a right-engine fail- [email protected] ure shortly after take- Chairman, Chairman, Departmental Procurement Committee., Departmental Procurement Committee., off." c/o Manager (Procurement & Stores), c/o Manager (Procurement & Stores), "The FAA is aware Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, of reports of debris in 1st Floor, 1st Floor, the vicinity of the air- No. 609, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, No. 609, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09. Colombo 09. plane's flight path," Tele : 5455330 Fax : 5455424 Tele : 5455330 Fax : 5455424 the statement said. (CNN) monDAY, fE bruA r Y 22, 2021 13

total Maldives, dried fish requirement to Govt to build largest be produced locally President oPens Measures were already underway to PAGE domestically produce the full require- first Yoo shoe outlet at ment of the Maldives and dried fish, fishing harbour in Matara ‘rajawasala’ in narahenPita Kanchana Wijesekara, State Minister of 15 Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish & Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour Develop- billions for fisheries sector development ment, Multi-Day Fishing and Fish Exports said. Fizel Jabir the European markets were shut export proceeds “For that, we have to give the com- The construction of Sri Lanka’s down and even now most of the munity-based associations the right largest Fishing harbour with an European nations were closed and technology and know-how to do it in a investment of Rs 9 billion in Gan- restaurants were not operative. As to be remitted hygienic way,” he said. dara, Devinuwara in the Matara a result, the country’s fish exports The National Aquatic Resources district has commenced, Kanchana took a huge hit he said. Research and Development Agency Wijesekara, State Minister of Sri Lanka had Rs 53 billion rev- within 180 days (NARA) and National Aquaculture Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish and enue from fish exports in 2019 but Development Authority of Sri Lanka Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour in 2020 it had come down to Rs 39 (NAQDA) and the Fisheries Depart- Development, Multi-Day Fishing billion. This represents about a Rs 25% to be converted to lKr ment have worked out a plan to support and Fish Exports told media on the 14 billion drop in exports. Howev- Under directives of the Monetary Board 300 community-based associations who sidelines of a factory inspection er, in 2019 the country’s fish export firms will now have to remit proceeds were doing dried fish in Maldives fish tour of Sri Lanka’s canned fish imports stood at Rs 37 billion, but of their shipped goods within 180 days of by giving them the technology, know- manufacturers TESS Group in it has only come down to Rs 35 export. Exporting companies will also be how and equipment and fish from the Peliyagoda last week. billion in 2020. compelled to convert 25% of their export pro- Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) The State Minister said it would He said out of the Rs 35 billion ceeds into Sri Lankan rupees. with a buyback guarantee system from have a natural depth of about nine the country has spent Rs 12 billion To ensure compliance exporting companies the CFC. Two of the pieces of machin- meters which could accommodate on the import of dried sprats. To will have to submit all related documentary ery have been tested and would be larger vessels and they would State Minister Kanchana Wijesekara inspecting the production address this issue the government evidence on each and every receipt of export ready to go in two weeks, he said. spend close to Rs 7 billion in gov- line at TESS Cannery in Peliyagoda last week. Pictures by Wimal in the last three months has proceeds to their respective banks. The project would be funded by a ernment funds and another Rs 2 Karunathilaka. increased the taxes on these items The ratio of funds that are compelled to be 60% World Bank grant from the Agri- billion for necessary acquisitions in 15 months.Wijesekara said they mussels and all kinds of value- with taxes for food fish increased converted into Sri Lankan rupees shall be culture Modernization Project and the of land for the project. The total would also start operations this added products that could go direct from Rs 52 to Rs 200, dried fish determined as necessary by the Monetary balance 40% would be funded from the cost on part of the government will year to build the largest fisheries to the export market.The minister from Rs 50 to Rs 127 and Mal- Board.The banking sector shall be required to department, NAQDA, NARA and add up to Rs 9 billion. Wijesekera harbour after Gandara in Point also expressed optimism that fish dives fish from Rs 100 to Rs 300 provide access to the collected export infor- NERDC. He said after the first 100 said they planned to open the har- Pedro which would be done with export revenue that dipped by Rs Wijesekera said one of the mation to those officers within the Central units are done by the World Bank the bour in December 2023 and are ADB funding of Rs 14 billion 14 billion in 2020 due to the most positive aspects was that the Bank that are empowered by the Governor or rest of the units would be done by a right on track to finish work in which would also have a compo- COVID-19 pandemic would nor- country’s fish production num- Deputy Governor of the Central Bank. loan scheme provided by BOC and time. He said they have also start- nent for agro-culture. This will malize in 2021. Wijesekara said bers had increased last year and it The rule shall apply from 18 February People’s Bank. ed two anchorages in Mawella and bring opportunities for seaweeds, COVID-19 hurt Lankan fish has gone into mostly local con- onwards. Rakawa which will be completed sea cucumber, oyster farming, exports because most of the year sumption. to PaGe 14 Pan asia Bank records ‘Mahindodaya Gamata saviya’ initiated best yearly results, Pat ShiraJiv Sirimane under this program were ‘The Lover’ and Cargills in 1 million as an initial pay- in Giribawa launched last week from Gir- the agro sector. ment. He then instructed Gir- In a bid to create 50,000 ibawa (The Lover Accesso- The Lover ladies shoe pro- ibawa Pradeshiya Sabha soars by 17% to rs. 2 bn new employment opportuni- ries) and Kurunegala (Car- duction facility in Giribawa Chairman Ananda Rupasing- ties in North Western Prov- gills) areas on Saturday by now linked under the ‘Mahi- he to provide a suitable gov- ince the ‘Mahindodaya Private Secretary to the ndodaya Gamata Saviya’ pro- ernment land to house this Gamata Saviya’ program was Prime Minister, Rohitha gram employs over 105 building. initiated. Rajapaksa and Prime Minis- female workers who make He also said that the The unique feature of this ter’s Coordinating Secretary shoes that are sold at the import ban of footwear will program is that it’s been exe- and Designer of this Project, Lover stores under the brand continue and requested ‘The cuted by the private sector Prabath Ariyaratne. name ‘Fashion Nova.’Since Lover’ to enhance their quali- Prime Minister’s Private Secretary, Rohitha Raja- and the government only pro- Ariyaratne said that under this process is carried out in a ty to international standards paksa, Project Designer and Coordinator Prabath vides guidance and infra- the first program over 1,500 makeshift building, Raja- and promised an opening in Ariyaratne, Managing Director Rohan Perera and structure. new jobs were provided for paksa promised to offer them the export market through the CFO Suranga Sampath from The Lover and other The first two projects the manufacture of shoes by a building and presented Rs. Export Development Board. officials at the shoe production facility in Giribawa.

CEO Chairman nimal Tillekeratne G. A. R. D. Prasanna electricity to every household Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported the best- ever annual financial results during the year ended ananda Kannangara the CEB management December 31, 2020, to report a Pre-Tax Profit of Rs. The government aims for giving proper places 2.84 billion and a Post-Tax Profit of Rs. 2.05 billion after to provide electricity to to its employees by recording impressive growth rates of 23% and 17% every household. To organizing such awards respectively, demonstrating resilience amidst challenging achieve this the govern- ceremonies and said the macro-economic conditions. ment plans to establish CEB should get the Meanwhile, the Bank’s Operating Profit Before Taxes new power stations. strength to organize such on Financial Services increased by 4%, reflecting excel- Minister of Power and events in the years to lence in core banking performance and the success of Energy Minister Dullas come. cost containment measures. Alahapperuma said “We CEB officials includ- The Bank’s Earnings per Share (EPS) for the year rose aim to provide electricity ing Chairman Eng. Viji- to Rs. 4.63 in 2020 from Rs. 3.96 in 2019. The Bank’s to every household in tha Herath, General Net Asset Value per Share increased by 16% during the the country.” Manager Eng. Kumudini year to reach Rs. 34.79 as of 31st December 2020. He made these Herath and Additional The Bank’s growth in both profit before income tax remarks at the annual General Manager Dr and profit for the period was also supported by the low `Innovation Awards’ Chief electrical engineer (northern Central Province) C. b. Wickramasinghe receiv- Rohantha Abesekara financial services tax regime that prevailed throughout Ceremony, organized by ing the Silver excellence award from minister dullas alahapperuma accompanied were also present. the year 2020. Meanwhile, the Bank continued to com- the Ceylon Electricity by Ceb, Chairman eng. vigitha herath. Picture by Samantha Weerasiri. Making the Welcome pute income tax and deferred tax liabilities at the rate of Board. The Ceylon Elec- speech Eng. Dr Abeseka- 28% as the proposed new rate of 24% is yet to be legis- tricity Board (CEB) dur- day life of people and to introduce many more another section in our ra highlighted the history lated. ing the past weeks the on-going develop- innovative ideas to pros- society was seeking of CEB and said that The Bank’s net interest margins improved from 4.36% received accolades for ment activities in the per the country’s elec- Court judgment against presenting Innovation to 4.41% during the year which a commendable feat. its achievements to country should be com- tricity sector further. the appointment of a awards to CEB employ- The Bank’s Pre-Tax Return on Assets also improved to improve the electricity mendable. The Minister also female Police officer to ees commenced from the 1.70% in 2020 from 1.52% in 2019. Meanwhile, the supply in the country by Alahapperuma also mentioned that he was a higher rank. year 2012 with the sole Bank’s Post-Tax Return on Assets also improved to establishing new power thanked CEB officials to very happy to witness Mentioning innova- objective of encouraging 1.23% in 2020 from 1.15% in 2019. stations. organize such awards both male engineers as tions, the Minister said its employees who inno- The Bank’s total asset base stood at Rs. 176.94 billion Electricity has become ceremonies for its well female engineers in no country in the world vated and introduced as of 31st December 2020 after reporting a growth of a part of our life and employees every year, the same CEB receiving can seek future develop- various equipment and over 16%, supported by the expansion in gross loans and therefore the sacrifice since this nature of awards at this Awards ments and go forward services for the future advances and other financial instruments at amortized made by (CEB) Employ- events will undoubtedly ceremony on one stage without introducing betterment of the coun- cost. Meanwhile, the Bank’s gross loans and advances ees to prosper the day to encourage the employees at a moment when innovations and thanked try and its people. book recorded a strong growth of over 11% in 2020 to reach Rs. 130.75 billion. The Customer Deposits recorded a commendable growth of over 15% to reach Rs. 141.08 billion by December 31, 2020. The Bank’s CASA base grew by Rs.12.99 billion phenomenal. Bank’s Director/CEO, Nimal Tillekeratne said; “This nCe export awards on february 24 is the best post-tax profits in a financial year the Bank The 28th NCE EXPORT AWARDS cer- reward exporters who have achieved the most glittering in the business calendar had in its history of 25 years. emony will be held on February 24 from 6 excellence in their respective products and of Sri Lanka and is looked forward to by We have achieved this feat while building additional p.m onwards at Shangri-La Hotel Colom- services sectors, to encourage them to all stakeholders. Over the years the event provision buffers to deal with possible deterioration in bo. reach higher goals and effective contribu- has achieved National significance. This credit quality due to the impact of COVID-19 The National Chamber of Exporters of tion to the achievement of national eco- year due to the COVID 19 Pandemic the pandemic.”The Bank maintains all capital and liquidity Sri Lanka (NCE), the only Trade Chamber nomic development targets envisaged by event will be held under adherence to ratios well above the regulatory minimum. in Sri Lanka that exclusively serves the Sri the Government. Health & Safety guidelines issued by the Both Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio and Tier 1 Lankan Exporters conducts an Annual This event which has been conducted Ministry of Health with limited participa- Capital Ratio as of 31st December 2020 improved during Export Award Ceremony to recognize and over the last 27 years without a break is tion. the year to remain at 13.24%. 14 buSIneSS monday, february 22, 2021 market/news HNB General Insurance gears People’s Bank promotes LankaQR facility in Galle

As part of the Third stage of the LankaQR payment system to outclass performance in 2021 the LankaQR promotional pro- with the intention of making gramme launched by the Central cashless transactions easier and HNB General Insurance Lim- Sithumina Jayasundara, “Over time, HNBGI has Bank, People’s Bank conducted less costly for people by ena- ited (HNBGI), a fast-growing Chief Operating Officer of cultivated key partnerships a promotional programme in bling payments via their mobile innovation powerhouse that HNBGI stated “Obtaining an with several value-adding ser- Galle, Ambalangoda and Elpiti- phones. provides general insurance insurance plan, be it, for your vices, establishing strong ties ya areas to raise awareness People’s Bank Galle Regional solutions across the country, vehicle, property or business among the agency channel, about the LankaQR payment Manager M.M.A Rizmi and discussed the spectrum of its can be a daunting task, and Bancassurance channel, Cor- system. Staff Members were present at key deliverances for 2021 and with the ever-growing need to porate Sales Unit, Takaful The Central Bank introduced this programme. how strategies are being crafted digitalise matters for the Unit, Broker and Leasing to anchor exemplary perfor- future, HNBGI is actively Channels. Such components mance in this challenging year. committed to amplifying its will work in sync to further Chief Executive Officer of transformation over the digital sustain these relationships and HNBGI and its parent Compa- sphere predominantly aimed at bring in new collaborations to ny, HNB Assurance PLC making such procedures sim- drive revenue, delivering (HNBA), Prasantha Fernando pler and more convenient.” promised returns to our stake- stated, “As a corporate, HNBGI “On account of this, tasks holders. As we widen our com- adapted and successfully mas- such as quotation generation, prehensive portfolio of general tered many mechanisms to the processing of claims and insurance solutions by intro- deliver well above standards, payments thereof, as well as ducing revolutionary products CEO Prasantha COO Sithumina largely contributing to the 10 Fernando Jayasundara training and development via such as MotorGuard Pay As billion rupee turnover of the digital platforms will be few of You Claim, we will be taking Group in 2020, which is a tre- facilitators, the introduction of set in place to train and pro- the areas of focus. We believe more measures to modify and mendous milestone to have new and improved products that vide progressive development this will supplement our efforts introduce a modern bouquet of achieved in the two companies’ are more apt towards today’s for the knowledgeable team of in providing seamless custom- products in the motor insur- history.” needs, and continuous expan- professionals here at HNBGI, er service and experience, also ance and non-motor sphere “We are now more than ever sion to be there for our invalu- who with no doubt will push by way of improved turna- with a host of benefits that best geared to take on 2021 by the able customers.” towards excellence in the year round, satisfaction, and reten- fit the fast-paced needs of our At the event. meticulous execution of digital “Also, several initiatives are ahead”. tion rates”. audience”. LinearSix launches solution for “new age” financial services Authnex emerges Gold winner for ‘Start-Up of the Year’ and ‘Security’ at NBQSA 2020

Digital technology is translates into more Authnex, the ground- online purchases are Banking, E-Commerce changing the way competent and efficient breaking next-generation abandoned due to and WFH (Working from financial products and employees and ulti- authentication and authori- forgotten passwords. Home), to name a few. services are accessed mately leads to better zation platform won two Authnex is also a Authnex seamlessly and used, and the inno- customer experiences.” Gold awards in the cate- member of the FIDO merges into this space of vative and disruptive Thomas further high- gories of ‘Start-Up of the Alliance. the Information Security financial technologies lights: “Lime solves Year’ and ‘Security Solu- Authnex technolo- industry with its unique being introduced by very specific business tions in Business Services’ gy makes passwords vision and innovative and banks through futuristic problems such as cus- at the National ICT a thing of the past highly skilled team of solution providers are tomer onboarding and Awards (NBQSA) 2020 whilst providing a experts. increasing choice and Dinesh Thomas Mario Gooneratne origination, debt col- held earlier this month. seamless, flawless, Authnex is part of the improving convenience Director at Linear- lection and recoveries, With this incredible and fully secure user Flix11 Group (formerly for these industries. has introduced a smart Six, Dinesh Thomas customer care and cer- achievement, Authnex will experience. It uses known as David Pieris LinearSix with a banking solution to the explains, “Lime was tain banking opera- go on to represent Sri device biometrics to Information Technolo- strong commitment to industry to enable users conceived to solve fun- tions, and is built to Lanka at the upcoming identify and authenti- gies). ‘We focus on inno- technological innova- to perform banking damental problems meet the needs of users Asia Pacific ICT Awards cate the user via vation and disruption. tion in the financial operations without the within banks. Our pri- through multiple devic- (APICTA) scheduled to be smartphones. Our passion is to take services sector has over hassle of switching mary focus is on the es and interfaces and held in Malaysia this year. The Authnex team with the awards. Authnex is a plat- this true Sri Lankan the past four years between multiple sys- user, whose experience Omni Channel Experi- This biometric-based plat- form for any domain product to the world and taken an increasingly tems. ‘Lime’ by Linear- is often overlooked in ences, thus enhancing form has earned a distinc- up company and we are ance, it is found that pass- and any industry. The plat- make this a globally active role in support- Six, is a chat-based, the pursuit of superior productivity through tive reputation and wider humbled to receive such words are the root cause form is flexible enough to deployed platform in the ing the development of conversational work- customer experience. time and cost savings acceptance for reinventing recognition within a short of over 80 percent of the integrate with any system future, thus bringing value-driven contempo- flow interface that Identifying the need among other benefits.” the future of digital identi- period,’ said Chamara data breaches in the world. - open or proprietary. The much needed foreign rary technologies for streamlines user experi- to cater to the new age “Lime is designed to ty in cybersecurity. Rupasinghe, Director/Co- Users have more than 90 global authentication exchange back to Sri the financial services ence by seamlessly employee, Lime ena- empower users to max- ‘We are proud to be rec- Founder, Authnex Tech- online accounts in general market is growing expo- Lanka’ said the Chairman and banking organiza- integrating systems bles banks to generate imize efficiency as ognized as the nation’s nologies Private Limited. and around 51% of the nentially, with new of the FLIX11 group tions. both within and exter- great internal user well as employee best security solutions As per the research passwords are reused. On requirements emerging in Capt. Johann David As such, LinearSIx nal to the bank. experiences which morale.” provider and the best start- done by the FIDO Alli- the other hand, 1/3 of the areas of IoT, Open Pieris. Market turnover dips 16.2% - Acuity Stockbrokers

The Bourse ended the week on a negative LKR 24.42Bn), while the daily average turno- Group meanwhile accounted for 15.96% of the nario 1: Sub-division not approved), 8.25, Key Economic Indicators January Prime note this week with ASPI decreasing by ver value amounted to LKR 4.09Bn total turnover value while Materials Industry First and Final dividend, 31/03/2021; Lending Rate-5.82%; Ave. Wtd. Deposit 187.06 points (or 2.34%) to close at 7,797.94 (-16.31%W-o-W) compared to last week’s Group contributed 14.40% to the weekly turn- SAMPATH BANK PLC (Scenario 2: Sub- Rates-5.58%; Ave. Wtd. Fixed Dep. Rates- points, while the S&P SL20 Index also average of LKR 4.88Bn. Market capitalization over. division approved), 2.75, First and Final 6.88%; CCPI Inflation Y-o-Y % (Base decreased by 82.12 points (or 2.58%) to close meanwhile, decreased by 2.32% W-o-W (or The Food, Beverage & Tobacco Industry dividend, 31/03/2021; CEYLON TOBAC- 2013)-3%. at 3,098.12 points. LKR 80.96Bn) to LKR 3,410.31Bn cf. LKR Group dominated the market in terms of share CO COMPANY PLC, 11.35, Final divi- 3,491.27Bn last week. volume, accounting for 44.43% (or 306Mn dend, 28/05/2021; NESTLE LANKA Net Foreign Position Turnover & Market Capitalization shares) of total volume, with a value contribu- PLC, 35, First interim, 02/03/2021; NES- Liquidity (Value & Volume) tion of LKR 2.31Bn. The Materials Industry TLE LANKA PLC, 20, Final dividend, Foreign investors were net sellers this L O L C Holdings was the highest contribu- Group followed suit, adding 16.16% to total 11/06/2021; NATIONAL DEVELOP- week with a total net outflow amounting to tor to the week’s turnover value, contributing The Capital goods Industry Group was the volume (111.27Mn shares) while Capital MENT BANK PLC, 1.5, First interim, LKR 0.88Bn relative to last week’s total net LKR 2.95Bn or 14.42% of the total turnover highest contributor to the week’s total turnover Goods contributed 13.41% (92.32Mn shares) 02/03/2021; HNB ASSURANCE PLC, outflow of LKR 1.31Bn (32.7% W-o-W). value. Browns Investments followed suit, value, accounting for 34.67% (or LKR to the weekly share volume. 2.8, First and Final dividend, 01/04/2021; Total foreign purchases decreased by 68.6% accounting for 7.96% of turnover (value of 7.09Bn) of market turnover. Industry Group’s HATTON NATIONAL BANK PLC W-o-W to LKR 0.44Bn from last week’s LKR 1.63Bn) while Vallibel One contributed turnover was driven primarily by Vallibel One, Dividend Announcements (VOTING), 4.5, Final dividend, value of LKR 1.40Bn, while total foreign LKR 1.56Bn to account for 7.62% of the Royal Ceramic, JKH & Hayleys which 31/03/2021; HATTON NATIONAL sales amounted to LKR 1.32Bn relative to week’s turnover. Total turnover value amount- accounted for 73.17% of the sector’s total Company, DPS(Rs.), Dividend Type, BANK PLC (NON VOTING), 4.5, Final LKR 2.71Bn recorded last week (-51.2% ed to LKR 20.44Bn (cf. last week’s value of turnover. Diversified Financials Industry Date(XD); SAMPATH BANK PLC (Sce- dividend, 31/03/2021. W-o- W).

Govt to build largest fishing... From page 13 FINAP feted at National Best Quality Software Awards

As a result, the country imports. In the FINAP-Fin Technology Asia have demonstrated the quality, has managed to reduce future when the Pacific Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, a lead- robustness and international canned fish imports by country’s domes- ing software solutions compa- competitiveness of their prod- about 20 % and most of tic requirement is ny, won two coveted awards at ucts and solutions. the local fish production fulfilled by the National ICT Awards, ‘’FINAP, since its inception, has gone into local cans. local canneries NBQSA-2020, held on Febru- has been entirely driven by our He said although previ- the taxes on ary 3, at BMICH. vision to deliver simplicity to ously local canned fish imported cans can FINAP’s champion product complex business problems manufacturers too depend- be increased fur- ECOru the leading Core Bank- through innovative ‘financial ed somewhat on fish ther because it is ing and Finance Solution was technology” said Kutila Pinto, imports, during the last not required to crowned the Gold Award Win- the founder and the advisor to few months almost 90 per- import fish into ner of the Finance and the board of directors FINAP. cent has been processed Director Shevan Fernando, State Minister Kanchana Wijesekeca the country. Accounting Solutions (Fintech) Dr Hilary E. Silva, who is the with local fish production. and CEO Shiran Fernando inspecting the product. A Cabinet Paper in Business Services Category Chairman of the board for He said the country has been submit- and further, was recognized as FINAP said “Our strategy cen- needs to manage its managed the domestic has also changed to ben- ted to take over the Most Innovative and Best tres on our customer. At the resources well and there harvest would be enough efit the local production. the Oluvil Harbour in Solution in Cloud Computing. design stage of each product or was a big harvest coming to support the domestic Although it was not pos- the Ampara District with NBQSA recognises the best solution, we deeply explore the in with them curtailing requirement as well as sible to stop imports, it its processing plants, of the best within the ICT ‘business needs and the ‘cus- illegal fishing. This is one also to reach the export was important to find storage facilities and products and solutions industry tomer needs’ to ensure our area that had to be still market. ways to manage that and cool room with a 2,200 in Sri Lanka. All the recipients architecture is agile, our tech- Yohan Dushmantha, Thewakshi Liyanapathirana, Roshan worked out was the Indian The minister said that that’s why they MT capacity to be used of the awards and irrespective nology is ‘state of the art’ and Basnayake, Anurudda Wijekoon, Salika Wijewardena, trawlers. If that is properly the government policy increased taxes on as a fisheries harbour. of the category of the award our service is unparalleled”. Poornima Senarathna, and Deepal Wijerathna with the award. monday, february 22, 2021 buSIneSS 15 launches/awards

Public sector ‘Best Annual President opens first YOO shoe outlet Report and Accounts Award’ ceremony today

To bring about excel- to participate in this occa- lence in financial report- sion which will be graced at ‘Rajawasala’ in Narahenpita ing by preparing and pre- by Nivard Cabraal the senting financial state- State Minister of Money ments in compliance with and Capital Market and Sri Lanka Public Sector State Enterprises Reform Accounting Standards as the chief guest along which were formulated with the Secretary to the by The Association of Treasury and the Secre- Public Finance Account- tary of the Public Service, ants of Sri Lanka (APFA- provincial councils and SL), together with the Local government as Ministry of Finance, will guests of honours host the fourth annual Government entities ‘Public Sector Best classified under the cate- Annual Report and gories of; Ministries, Accounts Awards’ com- Departments, Provincial petition at BMICH on Councils, Universities, February 22 (today) 3 Statutory Boards, Munici- p.m. onwards in compli- pal Councils, Urban ance with all the relevant Councils Pradeshiya Sab- health guidelines. has and foreign-funded APFASL, the Public projects could apply for Sector Wing of CA Sri the honours. A total of Lanka, with the vision to three awards are made lead the excellence in under each category, the YOO Brand Managing Director Hemantha Perera and Chief Executive Officer Public Financial Manage- winner, first runner up President Gotabaya Rajapaksa with Managing Director Hemantha Perera during Chamath Thanaweeraarachchi introducing the brand to President Gotabaya ment in the country con- and second runner up. the opening ceremony. Rajapaksa during the inauguration. tinued to play a pioneer- 32 APFASL members The very first outlet of on Thursday. Minister of YOO Brand Managing a wide range of world-class brand production line also assigned with Lanka ing role by launching sev- who received CASL YOO shoes, the 100% Sri Trade Bandula Gunawarde- Director Hemantha Perera sport and casual shoes, adapted a specific knitting Sathosa to manufacture eral initiatives to CPFA qualifications at Lankan brand which is na was also among a host and Chief Executive Office manufactured by YOO technology that uses spe- school shoes for an afford- strengthen the Public the last year convocation gearing up to take the high- of other distinguished Chamath Thanaweer- Brands, which is an affili- cialized circular looms to able price to reach all the Financial Management will also be awarded with ly competitive market, was guests who attended the aarachchi introduced the ated company of Sarasavi develop a perfectly fitting people. Practices in the country to membership certificates declared open by President opening ceremony of the brand to President Raja- Industries Pvt Ltd. shoe upper that adapts per- YOO-brand shoes which assist the government to from Chartered Institute Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the brand new showroom, part paksa during the inaugura- In January 2021, YOO fectly to the foot. merge unique designs with enhance transparency, of Public Finance State Trust Center (Raja- of the Sri Lanka State tion. Brands started manufactur- YOO offers a variety of premium quality, are now accountability and good Accountancy (CIPFA), wasala) Shopping Complex Trading Corporation’s The all-new YOO brand ing 100% seamless knitted shoe categories such as out for sale under afforda- governance in the public London at this ceremony. established within the Eco- Rajawasala shopping com- which is ready to take the shoes for the first time in Ladies’ and Gents’ Sports ble price tags and are ready sector. This is an integral part nomic Center premise in plex which houses 78 State highly competitive shoe the country introducing the and casual shoes, Chil- to challenge the highly Over 70 public sector of this annual event of the Narahenpita, Colombo 5, and private shops. market by storm introduces YOO brand. The YOO dren’s sports and the Brand competitive market. organizations are invited Association. Islandwide QR with Frimi kick-started Anushka Fiber Industries wins ‘SME Brand of the Year’ again Anushka Fiber Industries exports. AFI is one of the FriMi, Sri Lanka’s first embracing the LANKAQR (AFI) won “SME Brand of leading suppliers in Sri Lanka fully-fledged digital banking payment method, paving the the Year” for the Second for both indoor and outdoor experience, kick-started the way for more businesses to Consecutive Year at 19th Children play equipment and first phase of “Islandwide be part of the digital revolu- SLIM Brand Excellence- school furniture under AF QR with FriMi” at a ceremo- tion and a cashless economy. 2020 organized by Sri Lanka Sports Brand. AFI has ny held at Thilakawardhana FriMi is a fully-fledged Institute of Marketing already won many National Textiles, Kiribathgoda on digital banking experience (SLIM) at BMICH, Colom- & International Level February 18, 2021. The cam- with ground-breaking prod- bo. Awards. During the Covid-19 paign was established by ucts and services that are AFI is one of Sri Lanka’s lockdown, AFI invented FriMi in support of the designed and developed to leading manufacturers of many Healthcare Products LANKAQR initiative by the delight customers thus pro- Fiber Reinforced Plastic that included ‘Fiber Glass Central Bank of Sri Lanka to viding novel experiences. (FRP) products with 25 years Foot Operated Wash Basin’ make cashless payments Strongly focused on digital of experience in the industry. and ‘Fiberglass Foot Bath’ across the nation more con- empowerment through cut- It is certified with the ISO using local raw material and venient, and to contribute ting-edge digital banking 9001:2015 UKAS Quality Anushka Fernando, MD, Anushka Fiber Industries technology. towards building a robust technologies, has managed to Management System and receiving the award. Managing Director, Kirthi digital economy on the pioneer many innovative cus- caters to various sectors such Sri Deshabandu Anushka Fer- island. tomer-centric banking solu- as Apparels and Garments, rant tables, Industrial Furni- Proof Layering, Customized nando said; “AFI is inviting Thilakawardhana Textiles, tions such as API banking Education, Leisure, Domes- ture needs, Garbage Bins, Mold Creations, Promotional International companies for a Lanka Pharmacy & Laksela and banking at your doorstep. tic, Automotive, Aquatic, Trolley Bins, Trays, School & Marque (Brand) Products, joint venture to expand the Trade Centre were the first The bank is an issuer and Advertising, Hospitality and Desk &Chairs, Chemical & Seating For Stadium and business and manufacture merchants in Kiribathgoda to sole acquirer of American Hotels. AFI product range Water Tanks, Leisure Boats, Campus and Children Play FRP related products for get on board with FriMi, Express Cards in Sri Lanka. covers Canteen and Restau- Fish Boxes, Water and Acid Area and are also engaged in overseas orders.”

Evergreen Tree Factory Talgaswala, Galle wins three awards at Southern Province Entrepreneur Awards DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA Evergreen Tree Factory The awards were Galle, won the coveted designed to encourage the ISSUE OF RS. 125,000 MILLION TREASURY BONDS ‘Southern Province Enter- business community in the prise Excellence Award of province to improve their Rs. 25,000 million Treasury Bonds under the series of 06.30% 2023 'A' and Rs. 30,000 million Treasury Bonds under the the year’ at the 5th Best standards of business prac- series of 9.85% 2024 'A' and Rs. 30,000 million Treasury Bonds under the series of 06.75% 2026 'A' and Rs. 40,000 Entrepreneur Award Cere- tices and achieve higher million Treasury Bonds under the series of 09.00% 2028 'A' are to be issued through an auction on February 24, 2021. mony of the Southern Prov- levels of entrepreneurship. The details of these Treasury Bonds are as follows. ince held at Golden Pearl The Minister of Indus- Hotel in Tangalle tries Wimal Weerawansa Series 06.30% 2023'A' 09.85% 2024'A' 06.75% 2026'A' 09.00% 2028'A' Evergreen Tree Factory was the Chief Guest while ISIN* LKB00323K150 LKB00524I157 LKB00526AI59 LKB01628G019 also bagged another two MP and Hambantota Dis- Amount Offered Rs. 25,000 million Rs. 30,000 million Rs. 30,000 million Rs. 40,000 Million awards; Best Export Enter- trict Coordinating Commit- Maximum yield rate for 6.25 6.70 7.10 7.60 prise and Best company in tee Chairman (Dr.) Upull acceptance (%) ** the Industry/Manufacturing H.T. Aruna de Silva, Chairman Evergreen Tea Factory Galappaththi, Consul Gen- Sector. receiving the award from Industries Minister Wimal eral of India, P R Dipin, Coupon Rate 06.30% per annum 9.85% per annum 06.75% per annum 09.00% per annum The event was organized Weerawansa. NEDA Chairman Anushka Date of Issue 15 November 2020 15 September 2019 15 January 2021 01 July 2012 by the National Enterprise trict Chamber of Commerce sulate General of India Gunasinghe, and many Date of Maturity 15 November 2023 15 September 2024 15 January 2026 01 July 2028 Development Authority (HDCC) and supported by Hambantota office and invites participated at the Dates of Coupon Payment 15 May & 15 November 15 March & 15 September 15 January & 15 July 01 January & 01 July (NEDA) in collaboration the Chambers of Commerce Southern Province Develop- event conducted under tight Rs. 1.8448 per Rs. 4.5441 per Rs. 0.8391 per Rs. 1.4669 per Accrued Interest Amount with the Hambantota Dis- in Galle and Matara, Con- ment Authority. health regulations. Rs. 100.00 Rs. 100.00 Rs. 100.00 Rs. 100.00 Date of Auction Wednesday, 24 February 2021 Closing date and time of Wednesday, 24 February 2021 at 11.00 a.m. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF bid submission Webinar on “Business and Date of Settlement 01 March 2021 INFECTIOUS DISEASES, Rupees five million (Rs. 5,000,000/-) and Minimum amount of bid Investment Opportunities for multiples of Rupees one million (Rs. 1,000,000/-) there onwards.

Sri Lanka in Hong Kong and Beyond” I.D.H., ANGODA Bids are invited from the Primary Dealers in Treasury Bonds on the basis of clean prices (exclusive of accrued interest from the date of last coupon payment to the date of settlement). Bids should be made only through the electronic bidding facility provided The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to further REGISTRATION OF MAINTENANCE by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). promote trade and investment between Sri With respect to each Series/ ISIN, CBSL may accept any amount not exceeding the amount offered depending on the market Lanka and Hongkong will be organizing a Webi- CONTRACTORS FOR THE YEAR 2021 conditions. nar on “Business and Investment Opportunities for Sri Lanka in Hong Kong and Beyond” on Applications are invited up to 10.00 a.m. on 05.03.2021 The general public is invited to purchase Treasury Bonds from the following Primary 10th March 2021 at 11.20 a.m. via MS Teams. from contractors registered at ICTAD for C10 or above Dealers and any other Licensed Commercial Banks Stephen Phillips, Director-General, InvestHK will be the keynote speaker. for Building Construction, Maintenacne and repair work Acuity Securities Ltd. 2206297 NSB Fund Management Co. Ltd. 2425010 This would be an ideal opportunity for the at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, I.D.H. Bank of Ceylon 2541938 People's Bank 2206783 companies interested in penetrating the country Angoda. Capital Alliance Ltd. 2317777 Sampath Bank PLC 2305842 with over 7.5 million populations and the gate- Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC 2332319 Seylan Bank PLC 2456340 way to Macau Islands and China. The Hong Applications will be issued after approval of the relevant First Capital Treasuries Ltd. 2639883 Wealth Trust Securities Ltd 2675096 Kong Stock Exchange is the seventh-largest in eligibilities and payment of the non-refundable fee of Rs. the world, with a market capitalisation of 1000.00. Duly completed applications obtained from the HK$30.4 trillion (US$3.87 trillion) as of Decem- * International Securities Identification Number ber 2018 and the tenth-largest trading entity in Accountant’s Offi ce should be sent by registered post or ** The rates specified may be subject to adjustment in the event of policy decisions and publicized accordingly in the CBSL web advertisement. exports and imports (2017). Over half of its could be inserted by hand in the Tender Box. Bids will be M.Z.M. Aazim cargo throughput consists of transshipments opened immediately after closing of accepting applications Superintendent / Registrar of Public Debt (goods travelling through Hong Kong). Products from mainland China account for about 40 per and the bidder or his representative could participate. Public Debt Department cent of that traffic. Hong Kong is part of the Chairman, Maritime Silk Road that runs from the Chinese CENTRAL BANK OF SRI LANKA coast via the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean, Regional Procurement Committee, 30, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1. there to the Upper Adriatic region of Trieste National Institute of Infectious Diseases Telephone: 2477011 Fax: 2477687 with its rail connections to Central and Eastern I.D.H. Angoda. Web: www.cbsl.gov.lk Europe. 16 buSIneSS monday, february 22, 2021 advertorial SLT-Mobitel facilitates TRCSL’s Gamata Sanniwedanaya Project in Ratnapura

As the National ICT and Telecommunications Service Provider, SLT-Mobitel recorded yet another historic milestone by facilitating the Tel- ecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka’s (TRCSL) ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ Project which aims to empower rural areas with supreme connectivity solutions. The ground-breaking ceremony took place at the hilltop village of Ihalagalagama in Ratnapu- ra. The ceremony was graced by several distin- guished dignitaries from the TRCSL, SLT-Mobi- tel and other relevant government authorities such as the Central Environment Authority, Urban Development Authority, the Imbulpe SLT-Mobitel Officials and Director General of TRCSL commenc- Lalith Seneviratne, Group CEO of SLT-Mobitel handing over the token of appreciation to Oshada Senanay- Divisional Secretariat, the National Building ing the launch of the Gamata Sanniwedanaya project. ake, Director General of TRCSL along with officials from Mobitel and TRCSL. Research Organization (NBRO) - Ratnapura District Office and the Ceylon Electricity Board, Ratnapura. the nation towards an info com and knowledge- ICT and Telecommunication Service Provider, cutting-edge connectivity infrastructure digital road map of envisioning a digital econo- The ‘Gamata Sanniwedanaya’ initiative cham- rich society. we commend the efforts taken by the Director- through the Gamata Sanniwedanaya project, my and a smart society.” pions the TRCSL’s prime objective of powering TRCSL, SLT-Mobitel Group CEO, Lalith General Oshada Senanayake and will continue we would like to extend our gratitude for the The ground-breaking ceremony included sev- Sri Lanka with 100% 4G/Broadband coverage. Seneviratne stated, “SLT-Mobitel strives to to support TRCSL to lead Sri Lanka towards the support we have had from telecom operators eral segments where a token of appreciation was Understanding this national vision, SLT-Mobitel maintain a strong commitment towards integrat- next phase of the digital revolution.” and all other stakeholders who are working presented to TRCSL Director-General, Oshada as the National Telecommunication Service Pro- ing our expertise in the info com and technology Sharing his thoughts at the ceremony, in close collaboration to facilitate this Senanayake by the SLT-Mobitel Senior Manage- vider came forward to facilitate this project as it sphere and enable the development of the TRCSL Director General, Oshada Senanay- national project. ment for his tireless efforts and relentless dedi- also falls in line with the company’s commit- nation’s progress when it comes to telecom ake said, “In line with our vision to digitally The initiative to establish island-wide connec- cation in guiding the telecommunication sector ment to bridging the digital divide and leading infrastructure and connectivity. As the National transform Sri Lanka with sustainable and tivity would define the success of Sri Lanka’s to transform Sri Lanka with digitalisation. HNB Finance recognized as Best Place to Work ComBank’s ePassbook surpasses 1mn. HNB Finance was recently recog- nised among Sri Lanka’s Top 40 Best workplaces in 2020 for the fourth suc- customer registrations cessive year, a position highly coveted by organisations across the country. New app downloads of Commercial it Cards in their Com- savings, current, The company’s victory was further Bank of Ceylon’s ePassbook has Bank ePassbook NRFC, RFC accounts, amplified when it went on to secure the increased by 150,000 in just six months mobile application. and Credit Cards on Bronze Award in the Extra Large Enter- after self-registration was permitted via Future enhance- Android with Google prise Category. The prestigious annual a recent upgrade, Sri Lanka’s largest ments to the app will Play and iOS-powered awards ceremony was held on the 21st private bank reports. include the possibility mobile devices and acts of January, 2021 at Hilton Colombo, The first digital passbook in Sri Lan- of viewing unlimited as a single repository with Dr Ravi Fernando and HNB PLC ka’s and South Asia’s banking industry, transaction history, for multiple accounts Chairman Dinesh Weerakkody wel- ComBanke Passbook has users in more including unrealized enrolled by an account comed as special guests. than100 countries who now log in at cheques, account holder, with the capa- “Being recognised as a top place to HNB Finance Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chaminda the rate of 20 per second, averaging holds and the total bility to view each work in Sri Lanka for the fourth con- Prabhath with staff receive the Best Place to Work accreditation. more than 1,000 active users per overdraft limit for account separately. secutive year is an incredible honour. minute, and has over 1 million custom- current accounts. The Users of the app may We are proud to say that despite the actively fostered inclusive and diverse tigious ‘Special Award for Pride and er registrations, the Bank said. facility to view details also label different massive challenges of the past year, our work culture, enforced across a spec- Advocacy’ among its workforce in The app was upgraded recently with of Fixed Deposit accounts with preferred team has successfully navigated a tough trum of areas that includes recruitment, 2017. In 2019, HNB Finance became features including self-registration for Accounts and Loans names or codes such as business environment with aplomb. I while ensuring non-discrimination and the only Sri Lankan financial institution personal accounts, real-time transaction online, to keep track of salary, petty cash, sav- attribute this victory entirely to the solidifying a merit-based culture. Their to be featured in the coveted top 25 notifications, and a biometric login fea- details and operate the app in all three ings, entertainment and such, for easy remarkable resilience and perseverance employee engagement approach aims to great places to work in Asia in the large ture that enables account holders to use vernacular languages are also in the reference. they have displayed in meeting any create a motivated workforce in a safe category. the app via face ID and fingerprint, all pipeline, the Bank said. At present the app enables account challenge that has come their way head- and friendly environment, with ample Great Place to Work is the global of which significantly improved acces- The ComBank ePassbook mobile holders to track account balances and on, with a strong spirit of innovation. opportunities for career development authority on workplace culture, leading sibility, versatility and security, enhanc- application was introduced in 2016 as a transactions of the past 30 days in real- We operate with the firm belief that and skill-building. The company’s busi- the industry with the most rigorous, ing user-autonomy and convenience. pioneering product of Commercial time on their mobile phones or tabs organizations that earn their employees’ ness operations are consistently data-based model for quantifying The newly introduced self-registra- Bank, revolutionising the concept of from anywhere. The ComBank ePass- trust create great workplace cultures strengthened through continuous employee experience and the leadership tion option which is the main catalyst the “Passbook.” It is provided free of book app updates automatically when- that deliver outstanding business employee input. behaviours proven to deliver market- for the spike in downloads of the app is charge and provides instant access to ever the user is online, the Bank said. results. HNB Finance was initially recog- leading revenue and increased innova- especially advantageous as it elimi- the customer’s accounts through a The first Sri Lankan Bank to be list- This is wholly evident in our proven nized as a leading employer in 2017 tion. nates the need for account holders to smartphone, dispensing with the ed among the Top 1000 Banks of the ability to deliver exceptional financial when it clinched the Bronze Award for HNB Finance was established in the visit their respective branches to acti- requirement of holding a physical pass- World and the only Sri Lankan bank to services.” HNB Finance Managing ‘A Great Workplace’ and went on to year 2000 and is licensed as a regis- vate the app. Another simultaneous book or obtaining any paid banking be so listed for 10 years consecutively, Director and Chief Executive Officer secure the Silver Award for ‘Extra tered Finance Company by the Mone- upgrade made it possible for users to facility such as Online Banking or Commercial Bank operates a network Chaminda Prabhath stated. Large Sized Enterprise’ in 2018. tary Board of the Central Bank of Sri self-add, remove, or group Current Mobile Banking for inquiry purposes. of 268 branches and 887 ATMs in Sri Over the years, HNB Finance has The Company also received the pres- Lanka. Accounts, Savings Accounts, and Cred- The app provides access to details of Lanka. SDB bank introduces a Homelands Skyline is the first real estate paperless onboarding process company to move to digital Further advancing their continuous program of digi- Homelands Skyline has made its subsequently taken over by Keith tal transformation, SDB mark by being the first real estate Madampage Head of Digital Market- bank is set to introduce an company to move to digital. This is ing. all-new paperless onboard- an industry first for the Sri Lankan The team worked alongside Lanka ing process in mid-Febru- market. Jayasinghe and Anushi Hettiarachchi ary. Chairman and Managing Director Head of Sales and Marketing Opera- This follows the bank’s of Homelands Group, Nalin Herath tions who briefed the team in accord- implementation of a lean, said, “to stay on par with the chang- ance to brand guidelines and market- e-signature system for cus- ing marketing environment, we were ing strategies that had been imple- tomer loan agreements in able to successfully reorganize our mented in the past. Rumesh Prabath Udayanga, Anushka Kothalawala, Keith Mad- late-2020. resources to create and boost a strong “Realizing the growing need to ampage, Lanka Jayasinghe, Anushi Hettiarachchi, Thilina Guruge, SDB bank’s paperless online presence. Since most people create an online presence and being and Mariam De La Zilwa. customer onboarding effort hunt for houses online and are look- able to predict the influence it will will replace their current ing for all the information they need have on awareness and sales, we The Digital Marketing team is led businesses, regardless of its sector,” customer onboarding pro- with one click; we took the initial decided to put together a team of by Keith Madampage and comprises explained Keith Madampage. “By cess which is fully paper- risk and invested in digital market- individuals to take us into the next digital marketeers, Thilina Guruge, realigning our marketing strategy and based. ing. “ phase.” Lanka Jayasinghe said, Anushka Kothalawala, Rumesh Pra- resources and launching value addi- The use of digital tech- The Digital Marketing team was “However, although we have shifted bath Udayanga; alongside Mariam tions to our online market, we were nology in this key process formed under the patronage of Chair- our focus from traditional marketing De La Zilwa Assistant Manager Dig- able to boost awareness and sales; across the bank’s 94 man and Managing Director of to digital marketing, we continue to ital Marketing and Corporate Com- and by strategizing the use of social branches islandwide prom- Homelands Holdings, Nalin Herath invest moderately into all tiers and munications. media, we created a platform which ises a host of new benefits and General Manager Homelands marketing methods to ensure that we “Digital Marketing undoubtedly allows us to reach our target audi- to their extensive personal Holdings Lanka Jayasinghe and was are visible 360o.” plays a centre-stage role in today’s ence while creating a lasting impact.” customer base, proudly cov- ering people belonging to all walks of life with both small-scale entrepreneurial and personal finance requirements. vider of world-class banking facilities not DIMO goes on eight years as a “Great Place to Work” The initiative will afford numerous con- only in city locales and to high-net-worth veniences and create an improved experi- individuals, but equally to out-of-Colombo, ence for both customers and staff. The inte- low & middle-income customers. DIMO, one of Sri Lanka’s leading conglomer- sations in the fields of engineering, consumer driving high-performing workplace culture, I gration of digital technology into the cus- SDB bank’s paperless onboarding system ates, was recognized as one of the Great Places To goods, education, agriculture and industrial solu- along with the rest of the leadership team have had tomer onboarding process is parallelly set to is expected to boost personal banking num- Work (GPTW) in Sri Lanka, for the eighth consec- tions. The company views a ‘thriving workforce’ bright eyes towards addressing every aspect of our enhance efficiency across the bank, improve bers in far-off locales along with signing on utive year at the GPTW awards ceremony held as one in which employees are not simply produc- people’s lives. We have always fuelled our people the accuracy of data, offer greater internal of customers displaying small-scale entre- recently at the Hilton Colombo. tive but are also actively engaged in creating a to give their best, and we have also ensured that controls, plus reduce the cost per customer. preneurial needs in these areas, ensuring Similar to previous years, DIMO was able to brighter future for both the company and them- the organization gives back the best for them Each of these advantages to the bank, as they are connected to the national economy win multiple awards and took home four awards selves. through exponential growth and exposure, both part of their digitalization of internal pro- and offering numerous banking convenienc- including the “Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka The tribe themselves have come to realize that personally and professionally.” cesses, will allow them to facilitate a es to uplift their entrepreneurial efforts. 2020” and “Excellence in People Initiatives - the organization has the inherent strength to curtail “We have practised this to stay true to our EVP: smooth, modern onboarding experience for Through their emphasis on digital innova- Inspiring” awards, together with Gold Awards for the negative impact of any external forces such as Making Work Enjoyable & Rewarding and to truly all their customers, regardless of where they tion across both internal and external “Best PLC to work for in Sri Lanka 2020” and an economic downturn or a global pandemic, differentiate DIMO’s Employer Brand. Therefore, may be. Whether out in the paddy field, at a aspects of their banking operation, SDB “Best Workplace in Extra Large Enterprise Cate- without compromising on its workforce. As a to be continuously recognized for 8 years in a row construction site, a factory, or anywhere bank has continued to gain recognition as a gory in Sri Lanka 2020”. result, in GPTW culture audits, DIMO was con- for our conscious efforts is certainly an affirmation else, the facility allows for any time, any- digital pacesetter in local banking and a key Although DIMO commenced operations over 80 stantly on top by achieving the highest score in the of the success of the DIMO Tribe and the guid- where convenient customer onboarding facilitator of national development, particu- years ago in the field of automobiles, during its area of ‘Developing’ for the past 4 consecutive ance we have given them over the years. With without the requirement of the customer’s larly through the modern banking conveni- long journey of continued success, it has expanded years. every crown we keep collecting year on year, physical presence at the bank. This further ences offered to small-scale entrepreneurs in to stand out as a leading conglomerate that meets , Chairman & Managing Director of DIMO, DIMO’s way of life just keeps getting better and strengthens the bank’s reputation as a pro- uplifting the national economy. the varied requirements of individuals and organi- Ranjith Pandithage stated, “While igniting and remains a cut above the rest.” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 PAGE 17

ADITHA DISSANAYAKE am a writer and to a certain extent I feel I understand what I do. At least, I know I try to work hard at my job. And sometimes I get things right,I and sometimes I don’t. But when it comes to book dedications, I can never figure out if I did the right thing or not; looking back now, some of the dedica- tions I wrote for my books seem too mild or two wild. But of course, not as wild as Lemony Snicket’s dedication in ‘A Series of Unfor- tunate Events,’ “To Beatrice–darling, dear- est, dead.” Nor are they as funny as what Nelson Demille wrote in ‘Wild Fire’: “…There is a most new trend among authors to thank every seemingly famous person for inspiration, non-existent simple dedi- assistance, and/or some casual reference to cation,” says Land’ and in the dedication the author’s work. Authors do this to pump Lazaridis. “Col- refers to Canto 26 of the Purga- themselves up. So, on the off chance that lins’s to Procter torio where Dante writes of the this is helpful, I wish to thank the following can be seen as a stra- poet Arnault Daniel. In ‘The Waste people: the Emperor of Japan and the tegic move to ally him- Land,’ Eliot passes the compliment Queen of England for promoting literacy; self with someone whose on to Pound, who helped edit The William S. Cohen, former secretary of name hardly made it to pos- Waste Land by calling him ‘il defense, for dropping me a note saying he terity but who, at the time, miglior fabbro’ the better liked my books, as did his boss, Bill Clin- held some reputation in Col- craftsman. Since then, I have ton; Bruce Willis, who called me one day lins’s world. And Brontë’s nod to often addressed my fellow and said, “Hey, you’re a good writer”; Thackeray may have been purely writers with the same words Albert Einstein, who inspired me to write reverential but looked to contempo- acknowledging their greatness about nuclear weapons; General George rary readers like proof of a romantic over mine. Armstrong Custer, whose brashness at the connection.” Yet, it was only when I Little Bighorn taught me a lesson on judg- There are also dedications that are started to publish my own ment; Mikhail Gorbachev, whose coura- sheer art. You will find a beautiful work that I realized the geous actions indirectly led to my books and heartbreaking one in Antoine de importance of the dedica- being translated into Russian; Don DeLillo Saint-Exupery’s “The Little Prince.” tion page. As Sloane Tanen Experts say, ideally, your dedica- and Joan Didion, whose books are always The book was published during World writes, “A book dedica- tion is a tion should match the tone of your book. before and after mine on bookshelves, and War II, and Saint-Exupery dedicated proclamation, right up front, with Carl Sagan nailed this in his dedication for are natural whose names always appear before and the book to a friend living in occupied which an author can honor a person, Cosmos: “In the vastness of space and subjects. P. G. after mine in almanacs and many lists of France at that time: TO LEON WERTH. a small group of people, even a immensity of time, it is my joy to spend a Wodehouse gave Heart of a American writers—thanks for being there, I ask children to forgive me for dedicat- thing.” planet and an epoch with Annie.” Jack Goof: “To my daughter guys; Julius Caesar, for showing the world ing this book to a grown-up. I have a Once you begin to pay atten- Kerouac also got this right in Visions of Leonora without whose nev- that illiterate barbarians can be beaten; serious excuse: this grown-up is the best tion to dedications, you will find Cody: “Dedicated to America, whatever er-failing sympathy and Paris Hilton, whose family hotel chain car- friend I have in the world. I have another books dedicated to caffeine, dogs, that is.” We can glean a lot from both of encouragement this book ries my books in their gift shops; and last excuse: this grown-up can understand alcohol, even pizza. And there are these dedications. Carl loves Annie (his would have been finished in but not least, Albert II, King of the Bel- everything, even books for children. I have even hostile dedications. Perhaps wife) as much as he loves space. Kerouac, half the time.” gians, who once waved to me in Brussels a third excuse: he lives in France where he the most well known of this vari- on the other hand, hates America as much As for me, so far, I have as the Royal Procession moved from the is hungry and cold. He needs to be com- ety is e. e. cummings in his collec- as he loves America. Likewise, Shannon dedicated all my books to Palace to the Parliament Building, screw- forted. If all these excuses are not enough, tion No Thanks. Having published Hale’s dedication for Austenland is very the wind, the trees, the ing up traffic for half an hour, thereby forc- then I want to dedicate this book to the his poems with the money his funny, like the novel: “For Colin Firth: yellowbutterflies and my ing me to kill time by thinking of a great child whom this grown-up once was. All mother gave him, he lists the four- You’re really a great guy, but I’m married, readers. plot to dethrone the King of the Belgians. grown-ups were children first. (But few of teen publishers who rejected his so I think we should just be friends.” But experts on the There are many more people I could thank, them remember it.) So I correct my work in the shape of a funeral urn. Emily Ludolph describes a dedication as topic don’t recommend but time, space, and modesty compel me to dedication:TO LEON WERTH. WHEN While it is important not to over- “A secret message hidden in plain sight.” this type of dedication. stop here.” HE WAS A LITTLE BOY.” think the dedication, a writer must Ludolph sees the dedication functioning They say you should Not all dedications are as long as Some book dedications are straight- remember that essentially everyone almost as a two-way mirror. The reader can dedicate your books to Demille’s. Charlotte Brontë signed ‘Jane forward. (Mark Twain dedicated “Tom who reads your book will see it. only perceive a certain amount of the true your readers only if you Eyre’ off to Thackeray, plain and simple, Sawyer” to his wife, with affection.) Under the best circumstances, the story. “There’s a layer of decoding … Some- are Mark Twain. They while Anne was even sparer, offering no Some are mysterious. (“Peyton Place” dedication page will create a small times, you understand the book better if argue such a dedication dedication at all in ‘Agnes Gray.’ This was dedicated “To George, for all the intimacy between the author and the you understand who it comes from and assumes that you have would have been because the sisters need- reasons he knows so well.”) reader. Under the worst circumstances, who it’s for,” she says. readers, but what if ed to conceal their identity, which in turn As an undergraduate, I remember it will offend someone, perhaps the Of course, the most common sort of you have none. meant keeping their dedications a secret pausing to appreciate the dedication people to whom the book is not dedi- dedication is to one’s family or a loved one. Oh, well. too. Of course, other writers, mostly men to T.S Eliot’s ‘The Wasteland”. I had cated and think it should be. Most like- Unless you change partners regularly, in aditha.dissanayake@ of letters like Wilkie Collins, could confi- grabbed the book, off the library ly, few will really care. which case, “the love of my life,” might be gmail.com dently dedicate their books to whoever shelf, and was enticed by the dedica- best. Daughters and sons they liked. Thus Collins dedicated ‘The tion; ‘For Ezra Pound; il miglior fab- Woman in White’ to “Bryan Walter Procter bro.’ – from one of his younger brethren in lit- I was baffled at first, but later dis- erature who sincerely values his friendship covered that the dedication is drawn and who gratefully remembers many happy from The Divine Comedy, the 14th hours spent in his house.” While Collins’s century epic poem by Dante. ‘The friend Dickens wrote in the ‘Bleak House’ Divine Comedy’ is divided into three his book is “Dedicated, as a remembrance parts — Inferno, Purgatorio and Par- of our friendly union, to my companions in adiso — describing Dante’s journey the guild of literature and art.” through Hell, Purgatory, and finally As writer Henriette Lazaridis points out Paradise. Eliot returns to this poem these dedications were written with ulteri- throughout ‘The or motives. “There’s noth- Waste ing plain and sim- ple about even the TOWN COUNTRY page 18 & DN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Out Best KEEPS GOOD Animated VIBES GOING o say that 2020 has been a Oscar Shorts rough year is probably a pretty big under-state- Trolls: world ment. And yes, as we Tour’ is screening Predictions 2021 have mentioned here before one of the at Liberty by Scope biggestT hit industries globally Cinemas, Colombo City was the film industry. In par- Center, Savoy -Colombo, ticular though the two films that will most likely come out Savoy-Rajagiriya, of this the most impacted will Milano – Kegalle, Sky be the family film ‘Trolls: Lite - Malabe, Empire, World Tour’ and of course Though the movie is modestly budgeted and PVR – Cinemas and Christopher Nolan’s epic CHANNA BANDARA WIJEKOON a major portion of it is shot indoors, it surpris- ‘Tenet’. Majestic Ultra omancing during the Covid-19 ingly depicts some sentiments commonly asso- While some films took the easy pandemic period has been the ciated with people in the Covid-19 era. Cinema way out and were postponed to try storyline for some film directors The movie starts with a loitering hedgehog and avoid the pandemic’s closed cine- Kapaemahu around the world for their mov- and a live streaming chat which Paxton has mas, ‘Tenet’ and ‘Trolls: World Tour’ ies lately. However, director with his half-brother and his wife explaining took different paths. ‘Tenet’ decided to song and dance as Doug Liman of ‘Mr & Mrs Smith’ the mishap with his partner. Some viewers open where it could when it could… a well. Her loyal friend Branch (Justin fame, with his newest film ‘Locked Down’, has may get fed up by this visual at the inception his year’s shortlist of nominee Max Lang R strategy that you would have to sug- Timberlake – The Social Network) is bequeathed a different dimension to his movie but the advice is to hold onto it and they would 10 animated shorts (“The Gruffalo” and gest failed given its disappointing still constantly by her side and still though the storyline revolves around a similar gradually start liking the movie. (Take no reflects the zeitgeist, “Room on the Broom”) box office result. Taking a different hasn’t told her that he is madly in love topic. notice of what has happened between Linda the impact of the pan- and Daniel Snaddon are strategy ‘Trolls: World Tour’ decided with her. People all over the world who were in a rat and Paxton’s sister-in-law once). back with their most demic on festival expo- race realized the true value of love and rela- Anne Hathaway as Linda has adapted a the- to open in cinemas where it could Just when it looks like Branch might sure, and the ascend- ambitious Julia Donald- and online in countries where it finally pluck up the courage to tell her all tionships, forgiving and caring and offering atrical acting genre to portray her character. ance of streaming. Which helps son adaptation yet. It’s couldn’t. The result was the film did the Trolls’ lives are turned upside down T warmth and respect after Covid-19 struck The long lines delivered by her at times explain why six are homegrown about an adventurous take a sizable amount at the box when a letter arrives from Queen Barb of their lives. The film depicts many attributes reminds of Shakespeare and are astonishing to (“Burrow,” “If Anything Happens snail riding on top of a office but it feels like it has been the Hard Rock Trolls (Rachel Bloom – associated with this scenario. watch and is a treat for the eyes of a budding I Love You,” “Kapaemahu,” “Out,” humpback whale, over- ‘opening’ somewhere around the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) extending an invi- Paxton and Linda, a couple living together actor. Hathaway is no Cat Woman but just “To Gerard”) and four hail from whelmed by the expanse of world each week. ‘Trolls: World tation to Poppy to visit her. Not only in London, are on the verge of ending their Linda in the movie. Pixar (“Burrow,” “Out”), Netflix the world. Aside from the relationship after many years. Yet the sudden ‘Locked Down’ depicts frustration in the Tour’ was available online in Thai- does this surprise Poppy’s Pop Trolls as (“If Anything Happens I Love exquisite-looking CG ani- land earlier this year, but as people they had no idea other ‘genres’ of trolls and mandatory lockdown imposed due to the minds of people in this pandemic struck era. You”), and DreamWorks (“To mation, it delivers a sweet didn’t seem to be aware that the existed but they are soon stunned to pandemic make them stay together in the The director, by letting the viewers have a Gerard”). One anomaly is that message (narrated by the film had been released, the film was learn that Barb’s plans will devastate any same house unwillingly. glimpse of the 2020 calendar hung on a wall there is not one stop-motion late Dame Diana Rigg) re-released globally. trolls that are not hard rock followers. Paxton, feeling like the lone hedgehog in from time to time, draws focus on the Covid- among them, with seven 2D and about preserving the envi- To be honest Trolls: World Tour Poppy, Branch and Biggie (James Cord- their home garden, drifts apart without a pur- 19 period and keeps the storyline intact. three CG works. Yet they all ronment and making a dif- pose while Linda tries to keep herself busy by Ben Kingsley brings colour to the movie is exactly the kind of film that we en – Into The Woods) then set off to try reflect the turmoil, uncertainty, ference. need in 2020 – something bright and right the wrong. talking to her company’s subordinates via with his brief performance and the music and need for unity that define the “Opera” (South Korea/ and fluffy that will make you want As far as films go ‘Trolls: world Tour’ streaming as the CEO. She is reluctantly com- scores by John Powell really keeps the movie moment. U.S.), from former Pixar to sing and smile without having doesn’t stray too far from what made the pelled to terminate employment of some asso- on an unwavering pedestal.In the latter part “Out” and “Burrow,” from Pix- animator Erick Oh, con- to think too much. Story-wise the original film such a box office surprise. ciates to cut costs and talks of emerging mar- of the movie Linda and Paxton letting go of all ar’s experimental, indie-minded fronts the continuous loop of film picks up a short while after The plot moves along at a steady but kets though her hidden agony is depicted by their differences after an invitingly encoun- SparkShorts program, are very racism, terrorism, war, natu- its surprisingly good predecessor. peaceful rate while nearly every scene is heavy smoking. ter, team up to steal a precious diamond. different 2D works. “Out,” based ral disasters, and general Paxton, not having a sound employment This part is sheer entertainment for the Queen Poppy (voiced by Anna laden with well-known musical tracks on Steven Clay Hunter’s own life, chaos that permeates differ- history and now a van driver is a man full viewers and Doug Liman has made Kendrick – Pitch Perfect) still lov- from past and present so that the film introduces the studio’s first gay ent classes and sections of of emotion. He not only reads sure to bring the story to a ingly rules her subjects – leading can be enjoyed by both kids and parents protagonist. The “Soul” animator society. And what better way poetry but also goes out- ‘All’s well that ends well’ them not in everyday life but in alike. Slant Magazine presents a coming out story of to depict the structures and doors to entertain his type of an ending. How- family conflict like a colorful rhythms of human history inmates in the locked ever, ‘Locked Down’ is painting. “Burrow,” from “Coco” than through a massive CG down locality at not the movie for lov- storyboard artist Madeline Shara- pyramid? night by reciting ers of tightly edited, fian, offers a warm, Beatrix Potter The French-produced poems. The majori- high budgeted and vibe. A young rabbit encounters “Genius Loci,” from Adrien ty of inmates love action packed mov- trouble digging her dream home Mérigeau, explores a loner this man of caring ies. next to the other neighbors, and who experiences the chaos but are not into his eventually discovers the joy of inside her mind and through- partner. community. out the city via mystical spir- Netflix’s first shortlisted short, its. It’s a gorgeous 2D short “If Anything Happens I Love comprised of delicate drawings You,” from directors Will McCor- and fluid animations. mack and Michael Govier and The Icelandic “Yes-People,” executive producer Laura Dern, from Gísli Darri Halldórsson, is a monochromatic, hand-drawn concerns an eclectic mix of work about the victims of a school people that can only cope with shooting in which a mother and daily struggles (from the mun- father are visited by shadows of dane to the more serious) by the past. saying “Yes.” The CG anima- Meanwhile, the DreamWorks tion is fittingly caricatured and he eLibrary Onleihe of the Goethe Institute has been extended with a wide shorts program produced “To roughly animated to fit the and diverse collection of films. Beside brand new movies and film classics, you Gerard,” a nostalgic CG love let- theme.The photo-real-looking can find theatre plays and documentaries which describe life in Germany and ter to Manhattan and magic, “Traces” (France/Belgium), German history. directed by storyboard artist Tay- directed by Hugo Frassetto and Please note: These videos are only for private use. For copyright reasons, lor Meacham (“Trolls”). It’s about Sophie Tavert Macian, explores you can only watch them on laptops and computers but not on tablets or a mailman who dreams of becom- the passion of draft-horse log- mobileT phones. Please always use the latest version of your browser; we recommend ing a magician with the help of a ging in the forest of Ardennes, Chrome or Firefox. young girl, a legendary master, and the importance of passing it Simply log onto “Mein Goethe.de” and start streaming. and a very special coin, and how down to a younger genera- Enjoy browsing and discovering interesting and gripping movies! a simple act of kindness chang- tion to preserve the for- es two lives. est. Indie Wire “Kapaemahu,” from direc- tors Hinaleimoana Wong- Kalu, Dean Hamer, and

FRONTRUNNERS “If Anything Happens I Love You” “Kapaemahu” “Opera” “Out” “The Snail and the Whale” CONTENDERS “Burrow” “Yes-People” LONG SHOTS “To Gerard” If Anything “Traces” Happens I Love You ‘Jeewa’ concludes shooting amid cheers and celebrations Joe Wilson, marks the first short- Seasoned actor Jeewan listed Hawaiian short. It tells the ancient story of dual male and Kumaratunga concluded female spirits who brought the shooting in his maiden healing arts from Tahiti to Hawaii, film direction. A small and imbued their powers in four gathering was held to giant stones that still stand on Waikiki Beach. The lush 2D mark the event and to short, overseen by animation celebrate producer Isuru director Daniel Sousa (“Feral”), Bandara’s birthday. Here is narrated in ancient Hawaiian are some moments from dialect and told through the eyes of a curious child. the event capture by In the UK-produced “The Snail Shan Vinru. The Snail and the Whale and the Whale,” two-time Oscar TOWN COUNTRY & page 19 DN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

What kind of compost and manure can be used to nourish the soil?

Here is a useful recipe for making heap compost. This recipe makes 5 -6 tons of compost and takes 6 – 8 weeksLocate your compost pile close to How to Make Compost Tea a source of water This compost makes a perfect compost tea. Mark out a space Fill a sack half with compost, tied at the neck and then dip (1.5 meters wide and 4 meters long) into a water tank and agitate twice a day for three days. Materials you will need You can remove the bag in 3 days or leave it for longer. Rock Powders Founder/ Director of Sunrise Compost tea forms the base as a foliar feed 5 x 50 Kg bags of ERP Farms and Organic Farmer, (Eppawala Rock Phosphate) Lawrence Goldberg which is best mixed with seaweed. 5 x 50 Kg bags local Dolomite powder 5 x 50 Kg bags of fine Granite powder

IHARA JAYAWARDANE of the plant. If we use chemical fun- CARBON MATERIALS ur little friends in the gicides these useful fungi will not 1000 Kg of dried leaves and grasses soil, unseen and seen and cannot exist, he warned. and weeds _ kitchen waste from your make the soil fertile. Other creatures such as earth- garden (Without meat) With knowledge now worms help the soil with their aera- made available to us, tion and their castings. Another NITROGEN MATERIALS we now understand important function they perform is 2000 Kg of any fresh manure (except Othis biodiversity and how to cre- to help bring the lower substrates of human, dog or cat) ate and assist this interdepend- soil up into the higher ones by tun- Herbal accelerators ence and symbiosis in our home neling through them. Comfrey 1 kg gardens. Green Thumbs speaks to Loving kindness is so important Yarrow 1 kg Founder/ Director of Sunrise in your home garden. The more you Stinging Nettles 1 kg Farms and Organic Farmer, Law- care about the living beings in your Horsetail 1 kg rence Goldberg on the impor- garden the more they will respond. Old Compost – 50 Kg tance of healthy soil and the con- In a study performed by the Royal your soil that changes how the soil that help to pull toxins. One exam- substances often sends them to the sequences of poisoning our soil. Horticultural Society, researchers can thrive and support life. ple is radish which seems to accu- fatty areas of the body and shortly METHOD Goldberg has been teaching discovered that talking to your It seems that as humans we are mulate toxins from the soil. The thereafter tumors appear. No one Fork the earth for aeration – then put organic practices in Sri Lanka for plants really can help them grow responsible for numerous crimes addition of compost also helps to likes to speak about how these 6 to 8 inches of carbon material and the last 26 years. faster. Adherents of the Jain religion against nature. We pollute our air repair and bind up the heavy metals chemicals recombine in our physical another 6-8 inches of the manure and “There are many ways to create revere even the tiniest of lives, and we cause deforestation, both and other toxins in your soil. bodies. another layer of carbon. Then add the healthy soil and there are many fac- down to the most microscopic of leading to climate change. But we “Recently a review of the numer- rock powders and herbs at 1/5th of each tors that go into this creation. Liv- beings. They say – ‘If it is on the also poison our soil. HEALTHY SOIL ous studies done on human male rock powder and herbs. Water the pile ing soils have a diversity of micro- sidewalk, I will try to walk around. “Pesticides, fungicides, herbi- “Healthy soils grow healthy sperm count revealed a pattern well. After watering use a digging fork to organism, fungi, bacteria and larger If it is in my house I will try to cides and chemical fertilizers are plants and healthy plants ward off where over the last 40 years world- aerate and compact the pile. Now repeat life forms like millipedes, mole sweep them slowly into a dust pan the many ways we poison our soil. disease and insects. Just like for wide, male sperm count has come this layer. Once complete add top soil as crickets and earthworms. If you are and put them outside. I won’t kill it.’ One of the many reasons we con- human beings’ - disease does not get down by 50 percent. There are your top layer. expecting a large yield from your tinue to do so is mostly for profit a foothold if your immune system many confirmed studies on how The height of your pile should reach home garden plants and trees, then BIGGEST ROLE because the faster and the bigger stays strong and healthy. There are compounds in chemicals we use 1.5 meters to ensure enough mass and these will need to be fed a variety of “A home gardener’s biggest role is you can grow your crops the more also tonics to strengthen plants and on our soil can impact fertility, weight to decompose. organic materials. One of the best to create this eco-system where the you earn. This thinking does not natural fungicides like rosemary. cause hormonal imbalances and After 10 days turn the pile and keep ways to feed your soils is to make soil is alive and healthy plants co- take into account the consequences Another principle to be conscious of even serious toxicity,” stated Gold- wet like a moist sponge without seeing compost,” said Goldberg. exist with all the creatures in your of what these toxins do to our soil, is soil compaction, which means berg. rivulets of water leaving the pile One can raise the question - how garden. You poison your soil by add- our biodiversity and our bodies. when you drive heavy machinery Goldberg suggests that the best After another 10 days turn the pile does the presence of these life forms ing nitrogen based or any chemical The hybridization of seeds is anoth- over soil it can remain compacted way to treat the environment again and let it sit for another three contribute towards growing healthy fertilizers. er ripple effect which then goes into so that plant roots cannot penetrate. around you is by carefully observ- weeks watering as needed to keep moist. vegetables and fruits? They burn the earthworms, who the issue of plant geneticists chang- Once soil is compacted it is very ing nature and how nature works. Things to watch out for. Good com- cannot survive in that environment. ing the genes of the plants, perhaps difficult to loosen,” said Goldberg. Nature is the best teacher. Just post never smells so if it does start to MYCORRHIZAL ASSOCIATION And if you use insecticides on your shortening the roots of traditional Goldberg pointed out a startling think to yourself - Nobody fertiliz- smell, you need to turn the pile and use He went on to explain that one of plants you will chase away the bees, varieties to respond better to chem- fact! He points out that some say es the natural forest but it exists in less water. If the pile’s too hot you will the ways these life forms contribute butterflies and other beneficial ical fertilizers and eliminating the since World War I, our physical bod- perfect balance. Every time your lose the nitrogen in the form of ammonia to growing healthy vegetables and insects and birds who can help your immune response so that farmers ies have been exposed to more than crop finishes you can add com- gas. fruits is called the mycorrhizal asso- garden,” added Goldberg. need to use pesticides,” explained a 100,000 different chemicals that post. You can do top dressings of This can be observed as a white pow- ciation. These are fungi which live Herbicides like Glysophate kill all Goldberg. were never seen before. We absorb compost and you can foliar feed. der usually on the top of the compost partly in the soil and partly in the vegetation, useful or not. Plus, it The next question is can we these chemicals by breathing pol- What is foliar feed? It is feeding heap. Any large bits of un-composted root of the plant. They act as trans- keeps us from having the biomass reverse the process? Can we return luted air, drinking polluted water the plants through their leaves matter you can put through the next lators for the nutrients to move for future carbon material. When the soil back to what it was? There and eating polluted food. The body preferably during the morning on compost cycle. between the soil and the root hairs you kill all the organic matter in are of course some remedial crops in its attempt to deal with these new a dry day.

in the vegetables especially is cardiac complications than the the root. When you eat brocco- auliflower and much higher than other veg- ones who didn't. li, the phytochemical present broccoli, particu- etables. While fi bre aids di- in it, called glucoraphanin ini- larly, are two of gestion and eliminates toxins GUT-FRIENDLY VEGGIES tiates a chemical reaction that the most versatile from the body, rich vitamin C Promoting good gut health attaches itself to the harmful as well as healthy is good to fi ght off infections, is much more than healthy, benzene compound, breaks it veggies you will strengthen immunity, repair happy digestion. down and recharges the body find in the market today. C wounds and make your skin Our gut is a vital organ to excrete it faster, before it Both vegetables weigh low glow. which ensures smooth func- gets the time to do the damage on carbohydrates, are rich in Apart from these, both the tioning of a lot of bodily func- on the cellular level. antioxidants and several nu- vegetables are also rich in tions- including optimum trient profi les. The strong nu- several types of macro and brain health and immunity. IS ONE VEGETABLE tritional profi le may confuse micronutrients, which include Both caulifl ower and broc- some people into thinking that HEALTHIER THAN folate, potassium, manganese. coli help ensure the balance of they indeed, carry, the same good bacteria in your digestive THE OTHER? health benefi ts. tract. The rich fi bre content Both caulifl ower and broc- Despite looking a tad bit TALKING OF NUTRITIONAL also tames down digestive is- coli guarantee potent health similar and garnering supreme sues and cut down the risk of benefi ts and have minor differ- health benefi ts, both broccoli VALUES, 1 CUP OF RAW any ailments. Plus, the fi bre ences which put them apart. and caulifl ower have quite a CAULIFLOWER CONTAINS: also helps in acting down on It can be hard to determine lot of differences (including Calories: 27Carbs: 5.5 grams cholesterol levels and control- which vegetable is a better the obvious colour difference). Fibre: 2 gramsProtein: 2 grams ling Type-2 diabetes as well. pick than the other. Both the In fact, you'll be surprised to Vitamin C: 57% RDA veggies can make nutritious learn that there are some note- Vitamin B-6: 14% RDA MAY REDUCE and wholesome additions to worthy differences between Folate: 15% RDA THE RISK OF CANCER your diet. the two! Vitamin E: 1% RDA While research on the same Which vegetables is better While it is equally advanta- Meanwhile, a cup of raw broccoli is still underway, some experts for you depends a lot on your geous to include both these ranks a bit higher in terms of the nu- believe that consumption of goals and preferences. For ex- root vegetables in your diet, tritional pro le: the two cruciferous veggies ample, if weight loss or eating have you ever wondered, Calories: 31Carbs: 6 grams is tied to a lower risk of cer- low-carb meals are on your which amongst the two guar- Fibre: 2.5 gramsProtein: 2.5 grams tain types of cancer including mind, there's no better choice antees greater benefi ts? Vitamin C: 90% RDA Which one’s a healthier vegetable? ovarian, stomach, colorectal than caulifl ower. We explain to you the health Vitamin B-6: 9% RDA and prostate cancer. Thank However, if you are con- benefi ts of the two and the Folate: 14% RDA health benefi ts: regeneration, slow down age- antioxidants which have the the rich antioxidant levels and cerned about adding varied best ways to include them in Vitamin E: 3% RDA ing and eliminate free radicals ability to clean and strengthen vitamin profi les for the same. vitamins and minerals to your your diet: HEALTH BENEFITS from the body. cell function. POLLUTION FIGHTERS diet, broccoli can outshine There are also sizeable nu- Caulifl ower has become the If you are looking for a rich caulifl ower, since it ranks tritional differences between internet's favourite vegetable, GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH There's strong research to slightly higher on the same. NUTRITIONAL PROFILE antioxidant food to include, prove that cruciferous vegeta- the two. For example, broccoli all thanks to its low-carb prop- search no further than broc- While most veggies are Nonetheless, do remember contains a higher dose of Vita- erties. From pizza crusts to good for your heart, caulifl ow- bles can help manage the ter- that you cannot go wrong in- AND DIFFERENCES coli. The green vegetable con- rible side-effects of pollution There's no denying the fact min C and K as compared to caulifl ower rice, dieters love tains a compound known as er and broccoli help fi ght free cluding these two veggies in that both caulifl ower and broc- caulifl ower. chomping on caulifl ower's radicals and dole out amaz- and bad air quality. your diet. 'sulforaphane' which has been Broccoli particularly may be coli are super healthy vegeta- Caulifl ower, meanwhile, has nutritious properties. It's also studied to lower down infl am- ing benefi ts for your cardiac Try to have regular servings bles. a higher level of pantothenic a Keto-friendly veggie, which health. a good natural aid against pol- of these cruciferous vegetables mation, blood sugar levels, lution. A study conducted in Both the veggies are not just acid and vitamin B-6. has made it, and the number promote eye health and sup- In fact, you will be surprised (4-5) in a week, along with low on calories, but also have a Nonetheless, it's important of recipes all the more popular. to learn that people who eat a China found out that broccoli other vegetables, fruits and port good living as you age. sprouts were particularly help- host of vitamins and minerals to incorporate both of these Similarly, caulifl ower also lot more cruciferous vegeta- essential foods to get the best which support good health. vegetables on your plate. We HIGH ON ANTIOXIDANTS bles tend to have a lower risk ful in fi ghting and detoxing health benefi ts. Antioxidants help in cell contains powerful and strong away the air pollutants from Fibre and Vitamin C content tell you about some of the of contracting or developing -Times of India TOWN COUNTRY page 20 & DN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Elena Zaycman

Puryanti and Raffi getting ready for their makeover A silver lining... aint Petersburg-based glass artist Elena Zaycman creates stunning stained glass Raffi is all set sculptures shaped after the natural to go to work enough to scrape by and world. Among her more stunning crea- pay the rent. tions are luminous butterflies and moths, Puryanti uses a created using the Tiffany technique (a glass homemade paint, a assemblyS technique invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany using mixture of screen- opalescent glass). printing powder According to Zaycman, this technique also requires a lot of preci- and cooking oil, to sion. “I studied math at university, and geometry and technical draw- coat their bodies ing at school,” she shared with the Etsy blog. “I appreciate the preci- and add dramatic sion and clarity of exact sciences, and I like how they require persever- effect to the robot ance and intense concentration.” act. She says the silver Having an understanding of geometry is useful in calculating complex paint causes no ill- shapes, while being practiced at technical drawing helps her achieve precision ndo- effects. in my sketches. “I like them to be accurate, and I don’t eyeball anything, because it nesian "I am not ashamed to work affects every other stage of production,” she notes. single mother like this," she added. "The impor- Each piece begins with a detailed sketch. But most often than not, before sitting Puryanti bows tant thing is this is all for my children." down to sketch a design, Zaycman already has an idea in mind. “While I’m sketch- stiffly like a robot, The pandemic, which brought Indonesia's ing, the idea may stay the same, but it might also transform into something new,” as she and her first recession in more than two decades, she says. “Often I’ll come up with a completely new collection.” five-year-oldI son, their bod- with the economy shrinking almost 2.2 And while shipments of her glass sculptures have temporarily stopped, until ies gleaming in silver paint, percent in the fourth quarter, has been post-service returns to normal, you can still admire her work online, by fol- appeal to passersby for an occa- tough for millions in the informal sector lowing her Instagram account. sional coin at a busy intersection who need to leave their homes to make a Our Funny Little Site outside the capital Jakarta. living. They are among a group of people Indonesia's poor account for 26.42 mil- dubbed "manusia silver", or "silver people" lion of a population of over 270 million, who use the strategy to draw attention, government statistics show, a number that while struggling to make ends meet after grew by 1.63 million over the period from the coronavirus pushed Southeast Asia's September 2019 to the March 2020 onset largest economy into recession last year. of the pandemic. "Some give, some don't," said Puryanti, Puryanti has checked with the police that 29, after three months of such daily perfor- she can continue to work as a "silver per- mances, accompanied by her nephew Raffi, son" for now, as long as she follows corona- 15. virus measures such as wearing a mask, "Sometimes someone gives enough." On but she has higher ambitions. good days, the Javanese, who was a house- "I want to have my own business," she wife before her divorce, can earn about added. "I want to open a small shop but I 70,000 rupiah ($5), don't have money for that." Reuters Wow athem vow! with

decoration at a wedding vow renewal ceremony for 108 couples in China broke a Guinness World Record FROM BIRD POOP TO for the world’s largest rose bear - a 20-foot-2-inch bearA made from roses. China Regenerative Medicine International GOURMET DELICACY Limited, which hosted the socially distanced cer- emony for 108 couples in Wanning City, Hainan Province, said the giant rose bear was constructed from 48,000 real roses attached to a metal wire frame. The bear measured 15 feet and 10 inches long, 12 feet and 10 inches wide, and 20 feet and 2 inches tall.The group said the roses on the 7-ton bear will be replaced with fake flowers as they begin to wilt so the sculpture can remain on dis- play. UPI

Winkworth estate agents which is selling the property, said the house was worth its price acu Bird Coffee is one of the In his youth, Sloper had been an avid surf- from their protective membranes. It’s this tag because it's "a unique part of London his- world’s rarest and most expensive er, and his pursuit of waves to ride had once painstaking work that makes Jacu bird coffee tory". "It's a bit of London magic," he told AFP. coffee varieties. It is made from taken him to Indonesia, where he was intro- considerably more expensive than other cof- The dimensions of the house differ through- coffee cherries ingested, digested duced to kopi luwak, one of the world’s most fee varieties, but it’s not the only thing. out. While the kitchen at the end of the lower and excreted by Jacu birds. expensive coffees, made from coffee beans Henrique Sloper de Araújo credits the Jacu ground floor is the house's narrowest spot, it At around 50 hectares, the harvested from the poop of Indonesian civets. birds for the excellent taste of his gourmet opens up into a dining area that's nearly dou- CamocimJ Estate is one of the smallest cof- This gave the landowner an idea. If Indone- coffee, as they only eat the best, most ripe ble the size. The ground floor, which now con- fee plantations in Brazil, but it still manages sians could harvest coffee cherries from the coffee cherries they fi nd, something that he tains a reception where the old shop would to rake it quite a nice profi t thanks to a very poop of civets, he could do the same with the observed fi rsthand. link and you could easily have been, and the first floor are of similar unique and sought-after type of coffee. It all poop of Jacu birds. “I watched open-mouthed from my living miss it. Wedged between sizes. Spiral stairs lead from the second floor - started in the early 2000s, when Henrique “I realized I could try something similar room as the Jacu bird selected only the rip- a doctor's surgery and a the location of a bathroom and shower room - Sloper de Araújo woke up to fi nd that his pre- with Camocim and the Jacu bird, but coming est berries, leaving over half the bunch, even hairdressing salon, Lon- up to the master bedroom on the third. It is cious plantations had been overrun by Jacu up with the idea was only half the battle,” de those that looked perfect to the human eye,” don's thinnest house is accessed by a hatch which opens through the birds, an endangered, pheasant-like bird spe- Araújo told Modern Farmer. “The real chal- the owner of Camocim Estate said. only identified by a streak floor to save on space and the bed, which is cies, protected in Brazil. They weren’t known lenge lay in convincing my coffee pickers that Unlike the kopi luwak coffee digested by of Bdark blue paint. But the five-floor house in built in, takes up an entire end of the room, to be coffee cherry fans, but they seemed to instead of berries, they needed to be hunting Indonesian civets, beans move more quickly Shepherd's Bush - which is just 5ft 6ins (1.6 fitted into the walls on either side. love de Araújo’s organic coffee. But they were for bird-shit.” through the Jacu birds’ digestive system and metres) at its narrowest point - is currently on With what the London estate agent going to pay him back for the meal in the most Apparently, Sloper had to turn the hunt for aren’t degraded by animal proteins or stom- the market for £950,000 ($1.3 million, 1.1 mil- described as "unique" period features mixed unusual way. Jacu bird poop into a treasure hunt for the ach acids. The resulted cherries are roasted, lion euros). with art deco and other eclectic interior At fi rst, Henrique Sloper de Araújo was workers, providing them fi nancial incentives and the brew from them reportedly has a The unusual property, originally a Victorian designs, the house would appeal to buyers desperate to drive the birds away from his for fi nding a certain quantity of excreted cof- unique, nutty fl avor with nuances of sweet hat shop with storage for merchandise and who were "arty" or "bohemian". plantation, and even called the environmental fee beans. There was no other way to change aniseed. living quarters on its upper floors, was built "There are no houses in London that are 5ft police about it, but there was nothing anyone their mindset. Bothe because of its quality and its scarcity, sometime in the late 19th or early 20th centu- 6in. There are houses in London that are five could do to help. The bird was protected by But collecting the Jacu bird poop was only Jacu bird coffee is one of the most expensive ry. In a nod to its past, the house still has an storeys but don't have such a unique space, law, so he couldn’t really hurt them in any way. the beginning of a very laborious process. The coffee varieties in the world, selling for around old-fashioned glass shopfront with a lamp in such individuality," Myers said. "From the own- But then a light bulb turned on in his head, coffee cherries then had to be extracted from $1,000 per kilogram. the shape of a bowler hat. ers that have owned it in the past, they've all and the desperation turned to excitement. the poop by hand, washed, and de-husked Oddity Central David Myers, an assistant sales manager at put their own stamp on it," he added. AFP monday, february 22, 2021 appreciation/event page 21 DN Malaika Kannangara Gunawansa: Mother and friend remembered and loved always Mrs.Manel Nanayakkara: When we were little, we struggled to write family member in need. She led extensive the book over the our mother’s name. This is because she chose charity work for several years, empowering course of her ill- to keep her maiden name along with our sur- educators and institutions, like the Foundation ness, our mother name, and it was not until years later that we of Goodness, through knowledge, guidance compiled every- discussed with her the importance of holding and resources. thing she had on to one’s identity even when many facets of The values that our mother cultivated learned - of diet, Our neighbour, your life change. Our mother, Malaika Kan- throughout her life did not cease to hold any chemotherapy, mindfulness, and life after nangara Gunawansa, was a brilliant mother, less value when she fell ill to cancer in the diagnosis - in meticulous detail in hopes of wife and daughter. Many knew her as Mira summer of 2017. In fact, many of us are cer- providing comfort to those in need. This and Aanya’s very loud parent who came for all tain that her experience with the sickness book was published and distributed freely in of their sports matches and screamed louder spurred her forwards to effect even more English, Sinhala and Tamil; it is still availa- than all the coaches combined; Dr Asanga change wherever she could. Our mother con- ble for those interested, serving our moth- a ray of light Gunawansa’s loyal and steadfast partner, who tinued to teach throughout her treatment, up er’s purpose even after life. Although she My husband and I were able to really communicate, acted as his pillar of strength in the ups and until the December before she passed; a feat may no longer be with us physically, our going for our morning walk ‘heart-to-heart,’ to explain, downs of their life together; or Anne and very few can manage given the circumstances. mother certainly made sure to leave her and suddenly, we heard this convey and instill deep values Gamini’s beloved child, the light in their lives. This is testament to her immeasurable mark on the world. We see her in every- voice from a distance saying and to enhance their daily life Before she adopted the roles of a wife and strength, love and dedication to the children thing, from the shouts of parents at swim “Good morning, Swarna and which most of them unfortu- mother, our mother grew up to become a and communities she worked with. meets to the proud smile on our father’s Mervyn!” It was none other nately have to battle with in strong, independent and honest woman, who In the years of her diagnosis, our mother face; the reminder to eat breakfast from our than Manel Nanayakkara on these times. In most times of always stood by her friends and loved ones established a new mission in life; to empow- grandmother to the laughter of all of our her daily fitness walk, prior to conversation with her, ‘Peace’ and never feared to be righteous. er those who did not have access to the aunties on the phone. She instilled her val- meditation and a full day’s was a dominant theme and we She was a great athlete; one of the best same knowledge she had to pursue to lead a ues of dedication, humility and compassion work dedicated to the Lord, know that the current swimmers of her time and won national col- quality life in sickness. She eventually came throughout every facet of our lives; it would helping groups of impover- ‘schisms’ within the Sri Lan- ours for representing Sri Lanka in squash. to write an incredible book, “A Helping and be impossible for us to grow into the inde- ished people through a variety kan society were of great con- Our mother was a force to be reckoned with. through your Cancer Journey; I Can-cer- pendent women she taught us to be without of programmes. cern to her; and she did what Her dedication and perseverance in the pool Vive”. A collection of advice from a cancer a reminder of staying true to one’s identity One day we happened to she could, through her speech- and on the court translated to a life of com- patient who had experienced it all, this book no matter what challenges life throws our accompany her home after our es and talks to share her belief mitment to health and love for sports. was written with the intention of providing way. So, while our hearts ache a little every morning walk and from the that ‘all people are equal and She was also a scholar; having followed assurance and guidance to others struggling day, we remember that she has not truly left moment we stepped in the valuable’ before the eyes of many academic pathways, including a Masters with the disease, including family members us. phone was ringing nonstop… God. in Sports, Politics and Society at the Universi- and friends. Having painstakingly written - Mira and Aanya Gunawansa and therefore we had to make Through her work at such ty of Warwick. Our mother discovered our visit brief. have always been fulfilled in institutions such as the that her heart lay in teaching. This is an She had a particular interest line with her beliefs in her YWCA, the Baptist Church area that she was arguably most in women, street children, Creator. and the Ceylon Association for renowned for, having taught at several abused and abandoned chil- Her abilities as an organis- the Mentally Retarded institutions in Sri Lanka as well as over- dren and shanty dwellers. She er, instructor and leader were (CAMR), Manel consistently seas, including the Stafford International was also our neighbor and well expressed via her varied extolled her duties with great School, The British School in Colombo, friend and always extended workshops which she conduct- enthusiasm and dedication. and the Anglican International School of her professional duties as a ed all around the island, both She was also a nature lover Jerusalem. In the last few years of her Justice of the Peace to those in English and Sinhalese. Her and her garden filled with an life, she established an extremely suc- who are in want of it most. community assistance as a array of plants and flowers cessful tuition practice from home, Whenever we visited her Justice of the Peace (which never failed to become the where she helped countless students home, we always went away she extended to all), is anoth- focal point of visitors to the gain confidence in their abilities and with a bunch of bananas, man- er example of her desire to house. grow beyond the structure of the formal goes or other items which help the wider community. To our family she was a ray education system. grew in her garden! She had this quality which I of light, a cheerful neighbour She was most importantly, a leader. As much a missionary as a call a ‘gift’ of coming down to and a spiritual guide. Kind, compassionate and giving, our social worker, Manel’s duties people at their level and being -Swarna and Mervyn Fernando mother always was there for a friend or Lucien nethsinghe, found chemistry in music The Council and members of the Insti- tute of Chemistry received the news of the demise of Mr. Lucien Nethsinghe with profound sad- ness. He was born in Sri Lanka and received his early education at S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia. He then joined the Royal College of Music and studied with Ralph Downes and Herbert Howells. He completed his studies at King’s College,Cambridge, with Boris Ord and David Willcocks. He was associated with our Institute through his beloved sister Clodagh who was a past president of the Institute and an awar- dee of the Distinguished Services Award from the Institute.He was an Organist and Master of Choristers of Exeter Cathedral from 1973-1999 and fostered generations of choristers, to take the daily worship of Exe- ter Cathedral to new musical heights. We remember him and Clodagh for being philanthropists who donated then their resi- dence at Station Road, Dehiwala to the Institute to expand our educational activi- ties.We are very grateful for this venture and will never be forgotten.We wish to express our deepest condolences to members of Mr. Nethsinghe’s family. May he rest in peace. -The Institute of Chemistry Scouts to plant 100,000 trees on baden powell day

Scouts will celebrate the 164th Birth Anni- versary of their Founder Lord Baden Powell today February 22 by planting trees. Scouts covering 37 Scout Districts will undertake this project by planting trees in their homes or in their family homes or in their schools. All for- mer Scouts are also invited to join this project. The official Inauguration will take place in Colombo today at 10.30 a.m. from President’s House with the planting of the first Tree by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, President and Chief Scout of Sri Lanka in the presence of the Chief Commissioner Major Gen. Milinda Pei- ris, President of Sri Lanka Scout Association Merille Goonetilleke, Janaprith Fernando Dep- uty Chief Commissioner and World Scout Committee member, Chairman of the Commit- tee of the Scout Council Kapila KalyanaPerera and other Senior Commissioners. District Commissioners are organizing Dis- trict level events to celebrate the Founder’s Day with Tree Planting and various other cel- ebration events. 75,000 scouts comprising Singithi Scouts, Cub Scouts, Junior Scouts, Senior Scouts and Rover Scouts are expected to participate and achieve the target of 100,000. Every Tree planted will have to be uploaded to the ‘Thuru Mobile application under Sri Lanka Scout Association. Continuous assess- ment will be done to ensure the plants are looked after. An e-certificate will be issued during Earth Hour celebrations which falls on 29th March to all scouts who plant trees. Best performing Districts will be evaluated during Stevens Day in June 2021. Scouts who have looked after their plants for one year will be issued with a certificate during BP Day Celebrations in 2022. DN page 22 sport monday, february 22, 2021 Sri Lanka Youth Shamlie Nawaz ruggerite Chess Grand Prix from March 11 to 21

The Chess Federation Under 13 Years. Girls of Sri Lanka has decided 3. Top three players in and coach par excellence to conduct the second Sri the Sri Lanka National Lanka National under 14 Youth Chess Champion- AlthAf NAwAz ball, which was very popu- became a reality in 1994 ing the Longden Place club sion rugby after being rele- years Chess Grand Prix ship 2019 –U 11 Years. The game of rugby in Sri lar among kids in that era. under captain Lilekha Fer- in 2003. gated. In 2014 and 2015 he from March11 to 21 at 4. The Champion of the Lanka has a proud history The game of rugby was the nando when he played in His illustrious rugby was assistant coach of CR CFSL headquarters in Sri Lanka National Youth of over a century. Even centre of attraction in his the first XV and won the All career had a great turn as and FC with M.J.M. Nugegoda. Chess C’ship 2019 – though it could not reach ‘Alma Mater’ and some of Island League and next he was called for National Mushtaq under Imthi Mari- This is one of the lead- Under 11years Girls the top in Asia and in the his class mates encouraged year (1995) became run- duty with the Sri Lanka kar as head coach and ing Chess Events in Sri 5. Top three players of World Rugby arena it, has him to take up the oval ners up losing to St.Peters National Team in 1998 became the Clifford Cup Lanka for the Youth Chess SL National Amateur produced several quality shaped ball game seriously. College 3-6 in the Milo Tro- where he was a member of Runners up team. In 2017 players in the country Chess Championship players who played for the He then embarked to play phy Inaugural Knockout the Rugby Asiad team in and 2018 he was extended where only 12 top youth 2019 love and passion of the school rugby and started Tournament captained by Singapore under the leader- an invitation by Police Chess players can partici- 6. Top three Players in game keeping the National practices at junior grade Ali Wahid. In 1996 played ship of Viraj Prashantha rugby committee headed by pate in the Round Robin Junior National Chess flag flying at International level with late Sajith Mall- under the captaincy of Ban- coached by Ana Saranapala. retired STF Commandant system. If number of play- Championship 2019 level. Shamlie Afraz Nawaz ikarachchi. His first launch dula Mallikarachchi He continued to play in the M.R Latheef to take up ers requested are consid- 7. Ten players according was one of them who had a at School Rugby was at the coached by Leslie de Silva National Sevens in 1999 in Police Rugby Coaching. In erably high, then they will to the latest International prolific educational and age of 11 years and after a and Kelum Gunaratne. Hong Kong followed by the 2012 he was also the Head revert back to last year Rating List below 14 years rugby background making few weeks of training he They won the Knockout Shanghai Sevens and Carl- Coach of the Sri Lanka Jun- system. but above 1600. his school and country had to skip practices due to Milo Trophy by beating the Shamlie Nawaz ton International Sevens. ior National Youth Team The Chess Federation 8. Two players with the proud. a wrist injury. Thomians 30-15 while win- He represented Sri Lanka and at present he is coach- of Sri Lanka is offering highest performance from Shamlie comes from a This was the beginning ning the League tourna- Head Coach. Under his cap- at the Asian Qualifiers and ing the Thomians cash awards of RS. 55,000 the International Rating humble family and his of his rugby career which ment by overcoming the taincy they beat St. Peters the Rugby Asiad in 2000 He would like to extend , Medals and Trophies for Chess Tournaments held mother is Harthini Sourjah finally ended up by playing Thomians 22-12 as well. with the highest score of and was a live wire in the his sincere gratitude to his the winners. so far. (Earlier points sys- . She was a retired teacher at school. His first appear- Same year he was selected 55/0 and this is a record National XV-a-side teams motivator at all times Max- Chess players with the tem is used to rank, Under cum Attorney at law. His ance in rugby tournament by the Sri Lanka Rugby to between these two schools until 2003. He has the rare well Dias, his first Junior following performance are 15 or open Champion get father M.I.M. Nawaz was a was in 1992 with the under- lead the Sri Lanka Junior upto now. He toured Singa- distinction of being the Rugby Coaches Hyacinth eligible: International 10, Runner up 9, Third 8 Physical Training Instruc- 12 team where he started to National Team to Hong pore and won the Singa- only ‘Schoolboy Junior Kumara, Sanath Asanjaya, players are also welcome. till no 10 get 1) (Instead tor in the Government play as a fly half and turned Kong coached by S.W. pore ‘Anchor Black’ 10 a Youth Player to captain the Sudesh Abeysinghe, Late Players should be under of points system Should Schools. He has two sisters out to be the highest scorer Chang. In 1997, under the Side Tournament. His club Sri Lanka Junior Team in Nilantha Lakshmiweva and 14 years by 1st January win at least one event Siyangka and Sukerhan. in that tournament at the captaincy of Vajira Hewage career started with Have- 1996 and 1997. his first XV coach 2021. Under 12/ 13/ 15 catego- His sports family back- under-13 ‘Milo Trophy’ they won the Triple Crown lock Sports Club in 1998 After hanging up his M.D.Ifthikar and Assistant 1. All National Chess ry, or rating category) ground influenced him to which they played under of the school’s tournament and played under the cap- boots as a player he took up coaches Pradeep Lakshan- Team players. placed in top three in take to rugby at his school Gayan Dulshara’s captaincy. coached by Kelum taincy of Thushara Jayalath coaching from 1999 to 2002 tha, Leslie de Silva and 2. Top eight players in another./ Played at least Isipathana. He was admit- He surged ahead in winning Gunaratne. In1997, once ably coached by Ana Saran- and went on to coach Kelum Gunaratne for the the Sri Lanka National five events) ted to Isipathana for his the same tournament in the again for the second time apala. Next year he crossed Isipathana junior teams . support rendered in making Youth Chess Champion- 9. Wild Card Entries primary education and under-15 age category he was selected to captain over to join CR and FC Subsequently he got in to him a quality player. ship 2019 – Those who are interest- completed his schooling under the captaincy of the Junior National Team to under the leadership of rugby coaching from 2008 He went on to coach sev- Under 13 Years. ed to get Wild Card career with them. While he Amith Jayaweera. It is note- take part in the Asian Champika Nishantha at Isipathana College along eral mercantile teams in his 3. Top three Players of Entries should make a was continuing his primary worthy that Sanath Asan- Schools Rugby Tournament coached by Laga (Tavita with Bandula Mallikarach- career. His wife is Shamila the CFSL Youth under 14 request with their FIDE education, he used to play jaya and Hyacinth Kumara in Taiwan coached by S.W. Thulagaesi) continued to chi. In 2014 he played a Ismail and four children Years C’ship 2021 ID, Highest rating tap rugby during the inter- were the coaches in the Chang. In 1998, he was lock horns for them playing pivotal role revamping Shehran, Shayaan, Sarah, 3. Top three players in achieved ever, and perfor- val and after school using respective years. appointed captain of a dual role by occupying the Zahira Rugby and was Shamarah who have given the Sri Lanka National mances to declare. These mango seed or a plastic His long standing dream Isipathana College Rugby positions of number eight instrumental in getting him all the support to con- Youth Chess Champion- entries are allowed after bottle instead of a rugby of representing first XV under Kelum Gunaratne as and flanker until 2007 lead- them promoted to ‘A’ divi- tinue his passion for rugby. ship 2019 – evaluation by CFSL. (D.R)

Girls’ High School chess players steal the limelight UPANANDA JAyASUNDeRA- Marasinghe, Rumethma Kiruthikah Karthikeyan, Kandy Sports Special Corr. Tennakoon, Miyumi Wijes- Isurundi Kiuldeniya, Chamodya Yapabandara, inghe, Sanali Wijesinghe, Wishwara Mapa, Chamin- a Grade 13 student of Abhimani Herath, Kiruthi- da Poththewela, Thasuni Girls’ High School, Kandy kah Marthikeyan. Kumarasinghe,Chameli is the present captain of The Chess players who Ekanayake. the School Chess team. have won medals repre- Senior team – Chamo- The Chess team of Girls senting Sri Lanka at Inter- dya Yapabandara (Cap- High School has fared national Level tourna- tain), Zainub Saumy, Sam- remarkably well in Nation- ments are Chamodya Yapa- adhi Aluvihare, Thejani al and International Chess bandara, and Nethmi Fer- Rathnayake, Tharuki Tournaments and their nando. maleesha, Kasundi Sena- Present Coach is M.Farzan The team achievements Chamodya yapabandara at nayake, Thisali and Teachers-in-charge are obtained at the All Island an international Chess Karunaratne. Anuradha Koswatte, Indu Schools contests organized Contest. Chamodya Yapabandara Nagolla (Senior Coaches) by the Department of Edu- became the Best Player of and Priyangika Ranasing- cation in the year 2016 The Under 15 Girls the event for winning all he (Primary coach). Under 15 Girls Chess team Chess Champions and the Six Games. Girls' High Dhammissara National School Nattandiya the Semi finalist of the All island under 14 Netball Championship 2018. Standing The Chess players who -First Runner-up and in Under 13 Girls Chess School, Kandy is the l/R – Sedani, Nethmini, Menadi, Bethmi, thisari, Kawmini wickremasinghe, Sara, Sanodi, Vihara, Nethuni. (Picture by Dilwin represented Sri Lanka 2017 Under 15 Girls Chess Champions are the present School which has pro- Mendis Moratuwa Sports Special Correspondent) were in different Age team – 2nd Runner-up and senior and junior chess duced the highest number groups and they are in 2018 Under 17 Girls teams of the Girls High of players for Sri Lanka Prasansha Premanath, Chess team 1st Runners – School. Women’s National Team as Wishwara Mapa, Kasundi up – Under 20 Girls Cham- Junior team – Nethmi well as Women’s National Kawmini Wickremasinghe Senanayake, Chanethma pions team. Fernando(Captain) Chess Championship. a netball star in the making DilwiN MeNDiS to take part in sports. Kaw- colours for Netball. The Moratuwa Sports Special mini too commenced athlet- next Milo All Island Netball Correspondent ics and later she started Tournament was in 2018 Sixteen year old up and playing netball also. and her team reached up to coming netball player who When she was in Grade the Semi Finals and in 2019 is the house captain of the three she participated in they were the North West- Netball Team for three suc- the school Inter house ern Provincial Runners Up. cessive years and an Ath- Sports Meet in 2011 under She captained the Netball lete Kawmini Vidagda 10 age group in 60 and 75 team in the Inter House Wickremasinghe has metres and 400x100 relay Tournaments in 2017, 2018 brought honour and fame and Long Jump and she and 2019. In the School to her Alma Mater Dham- won places. There were no Prize Giving she carried missara National School sports meet in the follow- away the Best Student and Nattandiya. She was admit- ing year at her school and the Best Netball Players ted to her present school in in 2014 and 2015 she took Kawmini wickremasinghe Award. In addition in 2011 2009 and following in the part in the Sports Meet. she did Chess and obtained footsteps of her mother In 2015 she participated Island Milo Netball Tourna- the third place. Her Princi- Prajapathi Wimalasuriya in netball in the under 11 ment her school finished pal Anil Pushpakumara, who was a fine sports age group at the school among the Best 16 Teams Deputy Principal Mrs. woman during her hey day Inter House Meet and she in the island and in the fol- Nilmini Rodrigo and Pre- at Pushpadana Balika Vidy- got selected to the School lowing year at the Inter fect of Games Keerthi alaya Kandy and her father Netball Team due to her House Netball Tournament Jayasekera are always sup- Ashela Upul Wickremasin- performances and in 2016 they were the runners up portive of her to come up ghe always encouraged her participating at the All and she was awarded school the ladder. the Senior and Junior Chess teams of the Girls’ high School,Kandy. ( Pictures By Upananda Jayasundera-Kandy Sports Spl.Corr Sri lankan Olympic stars of yesteryear Senaka to coach Vidyartha this year hAfiz MARiKAR Wickremasinghe, Kapila Boxer Hema Jayasuriya represented The vastly experienced Dandeniya, Jerome Senaka Dissanayke, who Jayaratne and Sujeewa has coached Dharmaraja Kamalasuirya, the last Sri Lanka at two Olympics College juniors and sen- named was drowned in iors from 2005 to 2017, the tsunami. Hema Perera Jayas- Meet and in 1949 he Lanka Police Medal and to the height of his Azhar College Akurana He was born on June uriya, had the rare won the Clifford Cup at the Armed he led the Sri career in boxing from 2018 to 2020 , and 21, 1965, cricket is in his opportunity of repre- and the Layton Cup in Services Box- Lanka Team revealing a story of also overseas.has taken blood, and has given his senting Sri Lanka at the bantamweight. ing Meet held at the Mel- determination and over as head coach of Vid- best as a player and coach. the Olympic Games on In 1950, he also won in Burma and bourne courage. yartha College for the As a coach he has pro- two occasions after the Sergeant Jaya- won all three Olympics in Jayasuriya who 2021 Cricket season. His duced some top class having launched his wardene Challenge events, which 1956. served in the Railway expertise would be the cricketers and unbeaten boxing career at Anan- Cup awarded to the was a huge However, Department and in the much-needed strategic Senaka Dissanayake receiving the Olcott Schools teams, after his da College, Colombo. Most Scientific Boxer. achievement his attempt Education Department support to the Vidyartha Cricket Development award when he was coaching schooling,he played for Jayasuriya was born At the selections for in his career. to change his during the period of College team Senaka for Dharmaraja College from Bandula warnapura the first Kandy CC for about on April 12, 1930 in the Helsinki Olympics In 1954, at class result- 1948 to 1951 joined many years has been a test cricket captain of Sri lanka 10-years and also played Borella and took to in 1952, he fought one the Second hema Jayasuriya ed in him the Police in 1951 as a successful coach. His will- for Kandy District and boxing after witness- of Sri Lanka's experi- Asian Games being disqual- Sub-Inspector. ingness to support cricket good strokes, and scored 100 against St. Central Province. Also ing the Stubbs Shield enced effective boxers held in the Philippines, ified from the event. He retired from ser- at Vidyartha College is a double century in the Thomas’College Matale played for BRC and Meet in 1945. in Albert Parera and he won a Silver Medal In 1957, he partici- vice in 1987 as a Chief much appreciated. .Sena- year 1984 in the ‘Big and 105 against S. Thom- Bloomfield A & CC. Later He won his weight after a close battle he for his performances pated at the Asian Inspector of Police. He ka Dissanayke, is a former Match’ against King- as’ Mount Lavinia. Her he went to Australia in at the College Inter- won the contest. in the bantamweight Boxing Meet and won was later attached to cricketer who started his swood College . He is a also played for the under the mid 1990’s and repre- House Boxing Meet However, during the class. a Gold Medal. On his the Police Office in cricket at Dharmaraja Col- cricketer who led the 19 Schools National team sented Chemiside Park and went on to repre- Helsinki Olympics, This was the first return to Sri Lanka he Nugegoda as the Per- lege, who is a top class under 17 cricket team of and toured Australia in Cricket Club for seven sent the country at the Jayasuriya fell ill on time Sri Lanka had retired from boxing in sonal Assistant to the coach and runs a fine the school in 1981 and 1984 under the leadership seasons as player cum Olympics through the day before the won a medal at an 1958. Senior Superintendent cricket academy. He will later played from 1982 to of Aravinda de Silva, coach. He had the oppor- some real hard work Games started and had Asian Boxing Meet. In This boxer, who had of Police (SSP), as a be the head coach of Vid- 1984 for the senior side. which team had top play- tunity of passing the Level and determination. to be admitted to the 1955, at the South his training from the Reservist Chief Inspec- yartha College, under 13, During his school days he ers like Marlon Van Hagt, II coaching course. He In 1947, he won the Olympics Village Hos- Asian Boxing Meet pin weight boxing tor of Police until his 15,17 and 19 teams scored198 against Nalan- Asanka Gurusinghe, had got through the Level heavyweight class in pital. held in Singapore, champion D. C. A. untimely death on July During his playing days da College and 119 Roshan Mahanama, S. I course earlier in Sri the Stubbs Shield Later, he led the Sri Jayasuriya won a Gold Wickramasinghe, rose 18, 1990. (C.D) he was a batsman with against Zahira College, Don Arunasiri, Gamini Lanka as a schoolboy. monday, february 22, 2021 sport page 23 DN Boxing chief Gomes urges Academy students to target Olympics AlthAf NAwAz journey. You might be lucky to Sri Lanka shooting star and Boxing Association of Sri represent the country. More also a fine athlete. Lanka (BASL) President Dian than that at least you can say BASL secretary Lt Col (rtd) Gomes extolled the virtues of one day when you get much Hemantha Weerasinghe, amateur boxing for youngsters older that ‘I have boxed at the Schools Boxing Association and the importance of devel- school level, intermediate or officials Susantha Weerasena, oping technique after granting nationals’,” said Gomes after Samantha Weerasinghe and official recognition to the donating 12 pairs of gloves to Rukman Wekadapola were Hishaam Ousman Boxing the academy named after the also present on the occasion. Academy on 17th February. late Hishaam Ousman, one of Gomes announced tie-ups “One of the reasons boxing the finest scientific boxers pro- with Islington Boxing Club in is a great sport is because it duced by legendary Royal Col- London, in addition teaches you discipline and to lege boxing coach Danton to clubs in France and South play fair. In life that’s impor- Obeyesekere. Korea. “We have tied up with tant. It’s not about the win- Allaam Ousman, a former an English club for the young- ning part of it. Your ultimate junior national champion is sters. Even if you go to a uni- goal will be to box at the Technical Director while Dick- versity in England, we have a Olympic Games which Sri son de Saram, a former Sri place for training in London Lanka did after 40 years when Lanka international in body- itself. (Anuruddha) Ratnayake quali- building is the Fitness Coach Some of our international fied and we won a bronze after at the academy situated in boxers have gone there for 68 years at the Commonwealth YMBA, Fort. The Director training as well to train with Games. Our target is always Marketing/Promotions is for- British boxers. We are build- SAG (South Asian Games), mer Trinity College, Kandy ing that network both in the Commonwealth Games, Asian boxer and rugby star Reza junior, senior and at club Games and eventually Olym- Odayar of Hellibees Racing, level,” he said. pics,” Gomes told academy who have partnered with the “We have already got a club students in an inspiring boxing academy. Among the in Paris for training so that we speech. students of the academy is can take part in some of the He stressed that priority BASl President Dian Gomes with the members of the hishaam Ousman Academy 10-year-old Deyan de Saram, Montana tournaments even should be given to education. younger brother of Dimash de through a club and through Sri “Priority should be to educate certain things and stay away boxing in the country during with other coaches as well is fight. We are conscious about Saram, who has won the L.V. Lanka. Then we are tied with yourself first. To become a from trouble as well,” said the the past two decades. technique which will give you who is coaching because we Jayaweera, T.B. Jayah and the Korean Boxing Associa- professional or to go to univer- former Royal College boxing “Starting this new boxing a huge advantage to box tech- have to be careful about Stubbs Shield meets repre- tion who have sent all the sity. Boxing should be number champion who has been academy will also help to nically. It is not about just hit- blows,” he said. senting Mahanama College. gloves and everything for us two. That will help you with instrumental in resurrecting teach technique.. What Allaam ting each other but to find the “I want you all to be disci- Another keen boxing student for the national team and the studies, discipline, to sacrifice (Ousman) is trying to teach technique and the right way to plined and to be part of the is Anishra Odayar, a former national pool,” he said. monday, F e B ruary 22, 2021 page 24

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(February 22) LOCAL EVENTS titles at Badminton Nationals VOLLEYBALL (Women’s Super League): DhAmmIKA RATNAwEERA himself and provided some title. In the Women's Open Hasini Ambalangodage and NYSC vs Mahauswewa SC Niluka Karunaratne and anxious moments to his Doubles final, Hasini Kavidi Sirimannage beat Navy SC vs Army SC Hasini Ambalangodage more senior opponent. Ambalangodage partnered Achini Ratnasiri and Upuli MAS Casual Line vs emerged Men's and Wom- In fact, at one stage Hen- with Kavidi Sirimannage Weerasinghe 21-19, 21-18. Hirdaramani SC en's Open Singles champi- dahewa was in front but beat Achini Ratnasiri and (Mixed Doubles): Air Force SC vs Ports Authority on respectively at the 68th SC Karunaratne used all his Upuli Weerasinghe to win Buwaneka Gunatilleka and (All matches at Dadella National Badminton Cham- skills and experience to the title while Sirimannage Kavidi Sirimannage beat Volleyball House) pionships, which concluded bounce back into the game together with Buwaneka Achini Ratnasiri and Raji- at the Mercantile Badmin- and seal the contest in his Gunatilleka clinched the tha Dhahanayake 21-15, TENNIS ton Association Indoor Sta- favour. Mixed Double title defeat- 21-14. SSC Open at SSC Courts, dium in Colombo yester- Earlier, in the semi-finals, ing Achini Ratnasiri and (Men's Doubles): Nilu- Maitland Place day. Hendahewa beat Viren Net- Rajitha Dhahanayake. ka Karunaratne and Dinuka Karunaratne also secured tasinghe while Karunaratne In the Men's Doubles Karunaratne beat Lakindu FOREIGN EVENTS his 17th National Singles outclassed Ranthushka final, Karunaratne broth- Ratnaweera and Ruhan New Zealand vs Australia (1st title while overcoming the Karunatilleka. ers, Niluka and Dinuka Wijesinghe 21-17, 23-21. T20) at Christchurch 19-year-old Rasindu Henda- Meanwhile, in the Wom- recorded a hard-fought (Women's Singles): hewa in straight sets 21-17, en's Open Singles final, 21-17, 23-21 win over Lak- Hasini Ambalangodage CRICKET 21-16. Ambalangodage produced a indu Ratnaweera and beat Hasara Wijayaratne (Pakistan Super League): Even then, Hendahewa fine performance to beat Ruhan Wijesinghe to win 21-14, 21-9. Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta who was making his first Hasara Wijayaratne 21-14, the title. (Men's Singles): Niluka Gladiators at Karachi appearance in a National 21-9 more comfortably and The results (All finals): Karunaratne beat Rasindu (Women’s T20 Challenge): Niluka Karunaratne in action hasini Ambalangodage in action final gave a good account of to clinch her first National (Women's Doubles): Hendahewa 21-17, 21-16. Knights vs Cape Cobras Titans vs Highveld Lions (Both matches at Durban)

FOOTBALL (PREmIER LEAGuE): Dominant Djokovic beats Medvedev Brighton and Hove vs Crystal Palace (Spanish League): Osasuna vs Sevilla to win ninth Australian Open TENNIS ATP Cordoba Open at mELBOuRNE: Peerless world number has won at Roland Garros. But it was a In front of a pro-Djokovic crowd, Russian kept coming and dialed up Cordoba Lawn Tennis Club, one Novak Djokovic demolished Rus- rollercoaster ride to get there, with Medvedev overcooked two forehands the pressure to break Djokovic's Argentina sia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to Djokovic dropping five sets en route to on his opening service game then opening serve in set two, only for Open Sud de France at Arena win his ninth Australian Open title and the final and battling an abdominal sent one into the net to hand the the Serb to immediately strike back. Montpellier, France extend his record-breaking reign at Mel- injury that nearly forced him to pull out Serb the first break points, then a Djokovic won three games in a bourne Park Sunday. after the third round. wild backhand saw him immediately row, despite the disruption of two Djokovic overpowered the fourth Despite admitting it was a gamble to on the back foot. fans being ejected in an apparent Security Forces seed 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in front of 7,400 fans keep playing, with a risk the injury Djokovic consolidated with a refugee protest, as he took control. on Rod Laver Arena to end the Rus- could get worse and affect the rest of serve to love before the Russian He raced to a 5-2 lead with Med- sian's unbeaten run at 20 matches. his season, the 33-year-old chose to finally got off the mark with a wob- vedev smashing his racquet in frus- VB women shine In winning a third straight Australian continue and it paid off. bly hold for 1-3. But then a failed tration as the set and the champion- Open for the second time, the Serb Medvedev, 25, is one of the smartest drop shot and net volley from the ship began slipping away. on day one claimed his 18th Grand Slam title to players on tour, keeping his opponents top seed allowed the Russian to Deflated, Medvedev dropped his move within two of Roger Federer and guessing with his flat and low ground- break back. opening serve in set three and never Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning BERNARD PERERA Rafael Nadal who have 20 each, while strokes, changing up the pace and Long rallies ensued and it went looked like finding a way back as against Russia's Daniil medvedev. - AFP The Munchee National Vol- denying Medvedev his first. angles, as he blends impenetrable with serve until some brilliant Djokovic, in his 28th Grand Slam he will mark his 311th week when the leyball Championship 2021 Rarely has a player been so dominant defence with opportunistic offence. groundstrokes from Djokovic earned final compared to the Russian's sec- Super League women’s cate- new rankings come out on Monday, at a single tournament with the Serb's But the Serb, who held a 4-3 head-to- three break points at 6-5. Medvedev ond, drew on his experience to close surpassing Federer's record of 310. gory got underway on Friday record-extending ninth title moving head record against him but had lost saved two but not the third to lose out the match, dropping to the court in at the recently opened Galle Medvedev will move to a career-high him past Federer's eight at Wimbledon three of the previous four, had his the opening set. celebration.The win reinforced Djoko- three in the rankings, behind Nadal. volleyball House. As expected but still a long way behind the 13 Nadal measure. Undeterred, the tall, pencil-thin vic's status as world number on , where the three security Forces - AFP teams recorded comfortable victories. Out of the four matches concluded on Friday, three games were completed with winners SL Navy, SL Army and SL Air Force secur- Four new players in Sri Lanka squad for Caribbean tour ing their wins in straight sets. The only game that went on for the maximum of five sets ALThAF NAwAz Tournament in 2018. . He Vikings at the inaugural was between MAS Casual line Four new players namely was named in Sri Lanka's Lanka Premier League held SC and SL Ports Authority Ramesh Mendis, Dilshan squad for the 2019 ACC last year, where he made his SC. MAS Casual, who entered Madushanka, Pathum Nis- Emerging Teams Asia Cup in T-20 debut. He was named in the court with a high morale sanka and Ashen Bandara Bangladesh later was named Sri Lanka's Test squad for won the first set 25-20 but have been included in the in Sri Lanka's squad for the their series against the Pro- failed to maintain the tempo twenty-member Sri Lanka Men's Cricket Tournament at teas in early this year. in the following two sets los- cricket squad for the tour of the 2019 South Asian Games. Fixtures: ing them at 20-25 and 21-25. West Indies to compete in the In 2020, he scored a century 03rd March, 2021 01st MAS Casual Line Spikers T-20 and the limited over for Saracens Sports Club in T20I CCG, Antigua came up strongly in the fourth matches scheduled to com- the 2019–20 SLC Twenty20 05th March, 2021 2nd and the final sets to outplay mence from March 3 Two Tournament later was drafted T20I CCG, Antigua the Port Workers thrillingly to prolific batsmen Pathum Nis- by the Dambulla Viiking for 07th March, 2021 3rd T20I make a grand win. SL Army shanka from NCC, Ashen Pathum Nissanka Ashen Bandara Ramesh mendis Dilshan madushanka the inaugural edition of the CCG, Antigua also recorded a very easy vic- Bandara from Saracens Lanka Premier League. He 10th March, 2021 01st tory over National Youth Sports Club, left medium for the England squad is also keep up to the stipulated fit- named in Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad games. He has scored over has scored 1000 runs in the ODI SVRS, Antigua Council Spikers beating them paceman Dilshan Madushan- recalled for this squad. All- ness levels conducted by the for the series against the Ire- 3000 runs with highest score domestic cricket season with 12th March, 2021 02nd in straight sets 3-0. The most ka from Colts Cricket Club rounder Ramesh Mendis who Sri Lanka Cricket, before land ‘A’. He was the leading of 217 runs with 13 centuries a highest individual score of ODI SVRS, Antigua interesting game of the day and Ramesh Mendis the all- made his test debut against making these players availa- run-scorer for Sri Lanka A and equal number of half cen- 106 runs inclusive of one cen- 14th March, 2021 03rd was seen between Soldiers rounder from Moors Sports England at Galle is also ble for selection. Kusal Men- with 258 runs in two match- turies to his credit so far in tury and seven half centuries. ODI (D/N) SVRS, Antigua and National Youth Services Club have been called as new another player included in dis was left out due to his es. In 2019, he scored 1,000 his domestic career. Dilshan Madushanka is The Squad - Dasun Shana- Council Spikers. Soldiers caps in the 20-man squad for the squad. He is also drafted poor form in the concluded runs in the 2018/19 Premier Meanwhile, Ashen Bandara 21-years old and schooled at ka, Dimuth Karunaratne, never allowed the opponents the Caribbean tour to play in in as an all-rounder for the series against South Africa League Tournament playing is 23 years of age and is a Hungama Vijayabahu Cen- Danushka Gunathilake, to go past the 20 point mark the three T-20 and equal squad where he is capable of and England. for Nondescripts Cricket student of St. Aloysius’ Col- tral, Hungama. was named in Dinesh Chandimal, Anjelo in all three sets. number of One day matches. bowling right arm leg spin- The 23-year old Pathum Club (NCC). He ended up as lege, Galle. He made his Sri Lanka's squad for the Mathews, Oshada Fernando, The Security Forces women The National selectors have ners while using the willow Nissanka hails from Isipatha- the highest scorer for them, Twenty20 debut for Galle under-19 Cricket World Cup Niroshan Dickwella, Wanindu spikers dominated on the sec- opted to assign dashing all- to score as and when it is na College, Colombo became with 1,088 runs in seven Cricket |Club in the 2015–16 in 2020 and claimed a five Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, ond day of the Volleyball rounder Dasun Shanaka as needed. He has scored over the eighth player to represent matches. at the Premier T20 Tourna- wicket haul in Sri Lanka's Tissera Perera, Kamindu Championship at the Volley- the skipper for the T-20 ver- 2400 runs while capturing 85 the National team from his He was also named in Sri ment in 2016. In December plate quarter-final match Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, ball House in Dadella, Galle, sion of the game while wickets in the domestic tour- school. He made his debut for Lanka's squad for the 2019 2017, he was named in Sri against Nigeria. He made his Ramesh Mendis, Ashen yesterday. The tournament Dimuth Karunaratne will naments. Hambantota District in 2017 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Lanka's squad for the 2018 first class debut in 2020 for Bandara, Akila Dhananjaya, will be continued today on day remain as the limited over Four senior players Kusal while making his T-20 debut Cup in Bangladesh. Later he Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Colts CC in the Premier Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan three. captain. Janith Perera, Avishka Fer- for Baudreliya Sports Club in was named in Sri Lanka's He made his first-class debut League Cricket tournament Pradeep, Dushmantha Cha- Day One Results (Friday): Nuwan Pradeep who was nando and Banuka Rajapaksa 2017/18 season. squad for the Men’s Cricket for Saracens Sports Club in in the 2019/20 season. He meera, Asitha Fernando, Sri Lanka Navy beat sidelined and later included have been sidelined failing to In January 2019, he was Tournaments at the SAG the 2017–18 Premier League was drafted by the Dambulla Dilshan Madushanka. Mahauswewa SC 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-22) Sri Lanka Army beat NYSC 3-0 (26-10, 25-12, BCB confirms Sri Lanka 25-11) Thiwanka sets high SL Air Force beat Hirdar- amani SC 3-0 (26-24, 25-8, Test tour in April 25-11 jump record in Texas MAS Casual Line beat SL Ports Authority 3-2 (25-20, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Test Championship. Initially, Sri Lankan high jumper Ushan Thi- 20-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-5) has confirmed that their side would Bangladesh were scheduled to play wanka based in Texas, USA set a new Sri Day Two Results (Sunday): tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test a three-match Test series in Sri Lankan Indoor record with a performance SL Navy beat National series in April. Lanka last year. But the series has of 2.25m at the Lone Star Conference Youth Services 3-0 (26-9, The tour was supposed to take now been reduced to two games. Track and Field Meet yesterday. 25-8, 25-20) place last year in July 2020 but it was Both the Tests are expected to The 23-year-old former athlete of Maris SL Army beat Mahauswe- postponed due to the pandemic. be played at one venue, although Stella College, Negombo who is currently wa 3-1 (25-20, 25-13, 20-25, The tour was then rescheduled for the boards are yet to disclose Bangladesh will tour Sri Lanka in April. attached to the Texas A & M University 25, 25-6) October 2020 but the BCB were which one. The IPL is expected to be played was also able to achieve his personal best SL Air Force beat MAS unwilling to comply with Sri Lanka The dates of the two games are around that time, and BCB has effort at this Meet. Casual Line SC 3-0 (25-15, Cricket's (SLC’s) 14-day quarantine also yet to be finalised. Bangladesh With this achievement, Thiwanka also 25-17, 25-15) norm. will likely be without Shakib al already indicated that they will give ushan Thiwanka in action NOC to players who wish to play in reached Sri Lanka’s Elite Pool Qualifying Hirdaramani SC beat SL Finally, the two-match Test series Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman for at the Crimson and Gold Invitation Indoor the Indian Premier League T20 standard of 2.2m. Ports Authority 3-1 (25-21, is set to be played in April this year, the Test series against the island Athletic Meet with a performance of Earlier, Thiwanka set a new meet record 25-19, 22-27, 25-22) which will be a part of the ICC World nation. Tournament. (Agencies) 2.21m. (D.R) Printed and Published by The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd., at No. 35, D.R.Wijewardene Mawatha, Colombo 10, on Monday, February 22 2021 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 25 DN

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Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ministry of Technology e-NIC PROJECT DEPARTMENT FOR REGISTRATION OF PERSONS INSTITUTE OF BIOCHEMISTRY, INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO Procurement of Supply, Delivery, Commissioning and Maintenance of Core Switches and Related Equipment Procurement Notice for Server System of DRP Tender for Maintenance, Repairs and Services of Air-Conditioning (IFB No: DRP/e-NIC/PRO/2020/23) Equipment at IBMBB Sealed bids for the above service at the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of 1. The Chairman, Project Procurement Committee, e-NIC Project, Department for Registration of Persons, Colombo will be received by the Chairman, Department Procurement Committee from suitably qualifi ed bidders up to Wing B, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla, invites sealed bids from 3.00 p.m. on 10th March 2021. eligible and qualifi ed bidders for Procurement of Supply, Delivery, Commissioning and Maintenance Bid documents could be obtained from Senior Assistant Registrar, Institute of Biochemistry. Molecular Biology and of Core Switches and Related Equipment for Server System of DRP. Biotechnology, No. 90, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03 (Tel: 0112552528) on payment of non-refundable tender fee as follows to the IBMBB from 9.00a.m. to 3.00 p.m. during normal working days up to 2.00 p.m. on 09th 2. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding. (NCB) March 2021.

3. Interested and eligible bidders may obtain further information from Project Director, e-NIC Project, Description of Tender Fee Department for Registration of Persons on 011-2862174 during working days, from 9.00 a.m. to Maintenance, Repairs and Services of Water Cooled Chiller System and Related Rs. 1000.00 3.00 p.m. Bid documents can be inspected free of charge at the e-NIC Project, Department for Accessories, IBMBB Registration of Persons, Wing B, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla, from 23/02/2021 to 15/03/2021. Maintenance, Repairs and Services of Air Conditioning Equipment of Split Type Air Rs. 1000.00 Conditioners, IBMBB 4. The Bidder shall meet the following minimum qualifi cations criteria to be eligible for Award of Contract. The additional details are provided in the Bidding Document. Chairperson, Department Procurement Committee, a. The Bidder must be a Company registered in Sri Lanka for a period of more than fi ve (05) Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, years. The Bidder shall provide copies of original documents defi ning the constitution or legal No. 90, Cumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03. status, place of registration, and principal place of business. The authorization shall be given to the person who signs the bid and other documents in terms of a Resolution made by the Board of Directors supported by a Power Of Attorney (POA) for this tender. POA and Board Resolution must be legally binding within the jurisdiction of Sri Lanka and should be Invitation for Bids properly signed and registered according to the acceptable legal practices and standards of Sri Lanka. b. The Bidder shall be ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) certifi ed. (Copies of the original certifi cates should be submitted). c. The Bidder shall be registered under the Public Contracts Act No. 3 of 1987 at the time of bid submission and the original certifi cate should be submitted with the Bidding Document. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION d. The bidder shall have been in the business as of the nature of the goods and services of this contract at least for a period of last fi ve (05) years (2016-2020). Documentary evidence shall UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA be produced to this effect. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF UNIFORM MATERIALS e. The Bidder should be an Authorized Service Provider of the Original Equipment Manufacturer FOR THE STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUHUNA 2021 for offered products. Proof of the same should be enclosed with the bid together with the contact details of the Original Equipment Manufacturers and if applicable their local agent / RUH/SUP/2021/NCB/R/01 distributors. Equipment that are not manufactured/offered by the Bidder himself, Manufacturer’s 01. The Chairman, Department Procurement Committee on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna now Authorization letters from original manufacturer should strictly be provided with the bid invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for procurement of uniform materials, shoes and etc. as using the format / template provided in this bidding document, and if not attached, the bid listed in following table for the staff of the University of Ruhuna for year 2021. offer shall be treated as a non-responsive bid. Description Refundable Non Tender f. The bidder shall have an average Annual Turnover of at least LKR Thirty (30) Million or Item above for a period of last three (03) years (2018-2020). (Documentary evidence should be Refundable Fee/Bid No Item Quantity submitted). Fee (Rs.) Security (Rs.) g. The bidder shall possess a minimum of LKR Twenty (20) Million net liquid assets (Current 1 White Drill Material (Width 60”) 625.2m assets-Inventory-Current Liabilities) and / or credit facilities for this project (Documentary 2 Khaki Drill Material (Width 60”) 52.5m evidence should be submitted). 3 White Shirt Material (Width 45”) 2298.75m h. The bidder shall submit the certifi ed copies of Audited Financial Statements of the company 4 Black Trouser Material (Width 60”) 1597.5m for the last three (03) years (2018-2020). 5 Blue Drill – Navy Material (Width 60”) 63m 26,000.00 6 Dark Blue Drill Material (Width 60”) 945m i. The bidder shall have competent professional technical staff for installation, maintenance and 7 Light Blue Drill Material (Width 60”) 72m support services. (Staff Details should be provided). 8 Light Blue Saree with Blouse Piece(Silk) 120 j. The bidder shall have capacity through a Branch network to provide required continuous 9 White Saree with Blouse Piece (Silk) 03 Services (24 hours and 365 days) to DRP Units island-wide or for any location requested by 10 Black Leather Shoes without Lace – for Drivers 25 1,500.00 the purchaser. Proof with Contact Person, communication addresses and telephone numbers for Black Leather Shoes with Lace- for hard use (for 11 13 the same shall be provided (Documentary evidence should be submitted and if not attached, Work Supervisors) Black Leather Shoes with Lace- for hard use (for the bidder offer shall be treated as a non-responsive bid). 12 105 Security Guards) k. Information regarding any litigation, current or during last fi ve (5) years (2016-2020), in which 13 White Shoes without Lace- for Nurses 04 8,500.00 the bidder is involved, the parties concerned, and disputed amount, shall be provided. 14 Socks – Cotton Black 286 l. The bidder or its subsidiaries or affi liated companies should not be blacklisted by any government 15 Socks – Cotton White 08 institution during past ten (10) years (2011-2020). 16 Shoe Polish Tins - Black 286 17 Shoe Polish Tins - White 08 5. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application to the Project Accountant of the e-NIC Project, Department 02. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding Procedure. for Registration of Persons Wing B, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla, 03. A complete set of Bidding Document in English language can be obtained by submission of a written application to during working days between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. from 23/02/2021 to 15/03/2021 upon the Assistant Bursar/ Supplies, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara with the payment of relevant non- refundable fees as mentioned in above table in cash to the Shroff, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara or payment of a non-refundable fee of LKR Three Thousand Five Hundred (3,500/=). The method by submitting bank slip of relevant nonrefundable fee deposited to the Peoples Bank A/C No. 032100112477589 on of payment will be by cash. working days from 09:00 hours to15.00 hours until 12th March 2021. 6. Bids shall be delivered in duplicate marked as "Original" and "Copy", in one sealed cover to the 04. Bids shall be valid up to 14th June 2021. 05. Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security (unconditional) as relevant to the applicable Bidding packages, issued address indicated in Para 3 or shall be deposited in the tender box placed at the Accountant’s Offi ce, by an acceptable commercial bank operating in Sri Lanka. e-NIC Project, Department for Registration of Persons, Wing B, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Sri 06. Bid Security shall be addressed to The Vice Chancellor, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara and valid up Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla, on or before16/03/2021 at 3.00 p.m. Bid shall be valid up to to 12th July 2021. 77 days from the deadline of bids submission or any extended date stipulated by the purchaser. Late 07. Deadline for submission of bids shall be at 1.00 p.m. on 15th March 2021. bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened soon after closing of bids, in the presence of the bidders or 08. Duly completed sealed bids in duplicate shall be sent under registered post to receive at or before above closing time their representatives who choose to attend. to the “Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara" or deposited at the Tender Box No. 01 placed at the Office of the Registrar, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara at or 7. Pre Bid Meeting will be held on 04/03/2021, at 2.00 p.m. at Meeting Room, e-NIC Project, Department before above closing time. Name and the Contract No. of procurement ("RUH/SUP/2021/NCB/R/01") should be for Registration of Persons, Wing C, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Sri Subhuthipura Road, Battaramulla. indicated on the left hand top corner of the envelop. 09. Late bids shall be rejected. 8. The Name of the Contract and the IFB Number shall be stated on top left hand corner of the envelope 10. Evaluation shall be done item by item basis. of the bid. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of LKR (One Hundred and Fifty 11. All bids shall be opened immediately after closing of bids (1.00 p.m. on 15th March 2021) at the above address. Thousand) 150,000/= issued by any licensed commercial bank operating in Sri Lanka. Bidders or their authorized representatives are requested to be present at the opening of Bids. 12. Above mentioned material quantities may vary at the time of issuing the purchase order to the successful bidder/s. Chairman, 13. Interested Bidders may obtain further information from Assistant Bursar (Supplies), University of Ruhuna, Project Procurement Committee, Wellamadama, Matara (041-2227027/ 041-2227002, Ext.2114). e-NIC Project, Department for Registration of Persons, The Chairman, Wing B, 10th Floor, “Suhurupaya”, Department Procurement Committee Sri Subhuthipura Road, University of Ruhuna, Wellamadama, Matara Battaramulla. 16.02.2021 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 27 DN Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited TENDER NOTICE Wanted Offi ce Building with Parking Facility

Sealed tenders are invited from reputable companies who are capable of providing the lubricants to on Rent / Lease Colombo International Container Terminals Limited (“CICT”). Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited requires a building with a space around 5,500 sq.ft close to following address to use as an offi ce space. Premises should be available with Electricity, Inquiry No Description Closing date Water Supply and drainage facilities and parking space for about 7 vehicles.

RFQ/03/01/21 Procurement of annual agreement of supplying 8th Mar 2021 Offers under Sealed cover are accepted up to 14.00 hours on 25.02.2021. Offers will be opened lubricants soon after closing of offers. The owners or their authorized representatives can participate at opening of closed offers.

Prospective Vendors are requested to obtain Tender Documents (In Electronic Format Only) by email Offers can either be sent under registered post to the address given below or deposited in the Tender Box placed at the company Head offi ce. Only the owners should submit their offers. to Ranidu Laksiri of Procurement Department of CICT (Mob/Tel: 0766-666803, 0112-666803) (Email: [email protected]) All offers should include full details including contact telephone numbers, expected lease / rent amount, terms and conditions, with copies of the Title Deed, Survey Plan and Building Plan Please submit your sealed tenders to be received to below address not later than 3:00 pm (local time) approved by the Municipal Council. Mention "Additional Offi ce Space for Head Offi ce" on the on 8th MAR 2021 mentioning "Procurement of annual agreement of supplying lubricants” on the upper left corner of the envelope. Top Left- hand corner of the envelope. For any further clarifi cations, please contact the Head of Human Resources & Administration via 0112-371600 Management committee Colombo International Container Terminals Limited, General Manager, Port of Colombo, Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited, 120/20, Marine Drive Road, E.H Cooray Building Colombo 01, 411, Galle Road, Sri Lanka.

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MINISTRY OF FISHERIES MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIES STATE MINISTRY OF ORNAMENTAL FISH, INLAND LANKA MINERAL SANDS LIMITED (LMSL) FISH & PRAWN FARMING, FISHERY HARBOUR (Fully Government Owned Company) DEVELOPMENT, MULTIDAY FISHING ACTIVITIES Procurement Notice for Supply, Delivery and Installation of 40 MT AND FISH EXPORTS Concrete Deck Weigh Bridge to No. LMSL - Pulmoddai Plant

NATIONAL AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT Quotation No : LMSL/SUP/CHP/2021/01

AUTHORITY OF SRI LANKA Lanka Mineral Sands Limited (LMSL) is calling for quotations from eligible Bidders to Supply, Delivery and Installation of 40 MT Concrete Deck Weigh Bridge to LMSL - Pulmoddai Plant. INVITATION FOR BIDS On payment of non-refundable fee of Rs. 2,000.00 to the LMSL, the relevant Bid Documents may be obtained from the Supplies Division of the Head Offi ce from 22.02.2021 up to 08.03.2021 between 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. PROCUREMENT NOTICE Duly completed Bid Documents with duplicate should be in a sealed envelope "Tender for Supply, Delivery and Installation of 40 MT Concrete Deck Weigh Bridge" written on the top left-hand corner and delivered to the Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, Lanka Mineral Sands Limited, 341/21, Sarana Mawatha, 01. The Chairman, Department Procurement Committee (Minor) of the National Aquaculture Development Rajagiriya to reach or deposit in the Box available for the purpose at or before 2.30 p.m. on 16.03.2021. Late Bids Authority of Sri Lanka invites sealed bids from qualifi ed and eligible bidders for the Procurement of The will be rejected. Import, Supply and Delivery of New Verities of Ornamental Fish (Brooders). Bids will be opened soon after the closing time in the presence of Bidders or their representatives who are willing Non- Closing Date & Closing Date to attend. Contract No & Name of Bid Security refundable Time of Issuing & Time of Procurement (SLR) Bid Fee of Bidding A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at LMSL, Pulmoddai Plant on 05.03.2021 at 10.30 a.m. Receiving of Bids (SLR) Documents For any further clarifi cation, please contact, Supplies Manager by calling via 011-2883951 / 2 or Deputy General NQ/DPC/2021/NCB/G/02 150,000.00 Manager (Plant / Operation) 026-2256148. 08.03.2021 at 09.03.2021 at Procurement of Import, Supply 121 Days 3,000.00 3.00 p.m. 2.00 p.m. General Manager and Delivery of New Verities of (17th July 2021) Ornamental Fish (Brooders). Lanka Mineral Sands Limited

02. All eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Offi cer (Tel: 071 772 4430, 011 278 6544 / 6495, Fax: 011 278 6493 / 6575, [email protected]) and www.naqda.gov.lk and inspect the bidding documents free of charge at the following address during offi ce hours from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. from 22nd February 2021 to 08th March 2021. 03. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by any interested eligible bidder on the PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, submission of a written application to the following address and upon payment of a non-refundable bid fee in cash during the period as indicated above. NORTHERN PROVINCE 04. Bids shall be valid for Ninety-One (91) days (till 17th June 2021) from the deadline of bid submission. 05. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security issued by a commercial bank approved by Central Invitation for Bids (IFB - 2021/II) Bank of Sri Lanka as specifi ed in the Bid Documents and must be delivered to the address given below in accordance with the general conditions on or before the dates mentioned above. 1. The Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, on behalf of the Provincial Department of Chairman, Education, Northern Province, invites sealed bids from eligible and qualifi ed bidders for the Construction Department Procurement Committee - Minor work described in the table below. National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka, 2. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB). Since the Total Cost Estimate of 41/1, New Parliament Road, this procurement is below Rs. 50Mn, regional preference and CIDA grade preference shall apply as stipulated Pelawatte, Battaramulla. in Public Finance Circular No. 04/2016(ii)& Public fi nance Circular No 03/2020 & 03/2020(i) 3. To be eligible for contract award, the successful bidder shall not have been blacklisted and shall have been registered with the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) in the fi eld of building construction for grade mentioned in the table below. 4. Qualifi cation requirements are indicated in section 4 of the Bidding document. Additional details are Department of Civil SeCurity provided in the Schedule /Bidding data & Contract Data (Section 5). 5. Interested bidders may obtain further information from School Works Branch,Provincial Department Invitation of Bids for the of Education, Northern Province, Chemmany Road, Nallur (T.No :- 021-224 2806/021-222 2219 Fax:- 021-224 1383/021-222 2219) and inspect the bidding documents at the same place on any working sale of Dried Cashew Nuts (with Shell) days from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. 6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English language may be purchased by interested bidders on the 01. Sealed bids are invited by the Department of Civil Security from qualified buyers for the sale of the submission of a written application to School Works Branch, Provincial Department of Education, Cashew yield as mentioned below. Northern Province, Chemmany Road, Nallur from 23.02.2021 until 08.03.2021 from 9.00 a.m. Bid Security to be Quantity of Cashew Tel. No. to to 3.00 p.m. upon payment of non-refundable fees mentioned in the table below. The method of Ser. Place Submitted (Valid Nuts prepared for obtain payment should be by cash. No. for 60 days) Sale (Kg) Information 7. Bids (Original, Duplicate) shall be delivered or sent by registered post to the Chairman, Provincial I Kondachchiya Cashew Plantation 400,000.00 100,000 077-2347909 Department Procurement Committee, Provincial Department of Education, Northern Province, Project Chemmany Road, Nallur on or before 10.30 a.m. on 09.03.2021. Bid number must be written on the II Vishwamadu Force 20,000.00 1,820 074-0165067 left-hand upper corner of envelope. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened soon after closing in the presence of the Bidders representatives who choose to attend. III Kebitigollewa Force 10,000.00 947 074-0165075 ’ IV Polonnaruwa Force 5,000.00 395 074-0165057 8. Pre-Bid Conference will be held at Provincial Director’s Offi ce, Provincial Department of Education, Northern Province, Chemmany Road, Nallur commencing at 10.30 a.m. on 02.03.2021 02. Bids will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding procedure. 9. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid security as per the information given in the Table. 03. Further details may be obtained from the Telephone Numbers given below against each place and the cashew stocks may be inspected between 09.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs. (except on Sundays). Esti- Non - Required Bid 04. Your quotations mentioning “Quotation for the Purchase of Cashew Yield” on the left hand top corner mated Refund- Security Con- of the envelope containing the quotation along with a bid security to the amount mentioned above valid Cost / Required able Bid No. Description of Work tract for 60 days or the above amount may be paid in cash to the Director (Finance) Department of Civil (Rs in Grade Fees Period Security Valid Security or deposited in Account No. 7042755 maintained with the Bank of Ceylon and the receipt Mil- Amount Period obtained may either be sent by registered post or deposited in the Tender Box kept at the Procurement lions) Division of the Department to receive before 1030 hrs on 09.03.2021. NP/PDE/ Completion of Classroom C5 &C6, 05. If the quotation does not come to the price expected, the department reserves the right to decide on the PSDG/2021/06 building 120x25x2 - Upper 150 (Build- Till sale. Floor (Incompleted - PSDG 13.89 5,000.00 139,000.00 Days ings) 22.06.2021 06. Every buyer should quote for the full quantity and the quotations for lesser quantities will be rejected. 2016) at J/Vadaliyadaippu Saivapragasa Vidyalayam 07. After the tender is awarded, the full amount should be paid before the cashew lots (with shell) are NP/PDE/ Completion of Class Room removed. C7 &C6, PSDG/2021/07 building 50x25x2 - Upper 90 (Build- Till 08. At a time the department decides to award for the highest value, if the buyer refuses to buy, the above Floor (Incompleted - PSDG 6.11 3,000.00 62,000.00 Days ings) 22.06.2021 said Bank Guarantee will be forfeited and credited to the government revenue. 2012) at J/Karanavai Maha 09. Bidder who is awarded the tender should enter into an agreement with the Director General of the Vidyalayam Department of Civil Security. A performance bond to the value of 10% of the total tender value issued by NP/PDE/ Construction of Classroom C7 & C6 a commercial bank operating in Sri Lanka should be submitted within 07 days of award of the tender. PSDG/2021/08 with Secondary Science 120 (Build- Till 7.41 3,000.00 75,000.00 Inquiries: Lab 60x25 at Mn/Pappa- Days ings) 22.06.2021 Staff officer – Projects modai RCTMS Department of Civil Security Jaya Mawatha, Katubedda, Chairman Moratuwa Department Procurement Committee Staff Officer – Projects : 074-0165017 Provincial Department of Education Director - Procurement : 074-0165003 / 011-2044854 Northern Province DN page 28 ADVERTISEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka LICENSE FROM THE Whereas, on 22.02.2021, I RATHINAM YOGARASA of Whereas, on 22.02.2021, I YOGARASA No. 14, Bewell Dr Markham Ontrario L6B, ON2, Canada SUNTHARESWARY of No. 14, Bewell Dr Markham Ministry of Highways REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES executed a Special Power of Attorney dated 28.11.20211 and Ontrario L6B, ON2, Canada executed a Special Power of In pursuance of Section 34 of the attested by Ranjani Thirukeswaran, Barrister & Solicitor, Attorney dated 11.12.2010 and attested by S. Rajakulenthra, Road Development Ontario, Canada to act as my true and Lawful Attorney Act of Colombo in Sri Lanka to act as my true and Lawful Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 an to appear for me and behalf in any Court of competent in Attorney Act to appear for me and behalf in any Court of application has been made to the Registrar Law in Sri Lanka and to retain Attorney-at-Law and to sign competent in Law in Sri Lanka and to retain Attorney-at- Authority of Companies for License directing an any documents on behalf of me. Law and to sign any documents on behalf of me. Transport Connectivity and Association about to be formed under the Now therefore, I do hereby inform to Government of the Now therefore, I do hereby inform to Government of the name and style of ALL ISLAND BANQUET Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and General Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and General Asset Management Project OWNERS & CATERERS ASSOCIATION Public that I being of sound mind, revoke and rescind the Public that I being of sound mind, revoke and rescind the to be registered with limited liability without special Power of Attorney. As such, all power and rescind special Power of Attorney. As such, all power and rescind Procurement of Service Provider for Preparation of Road the addition of the word “limited” to its name. the authority granted to THIYAGARASA THAVARASA the authority granted to THIYAGARASA THAVARASA Reservation & Drainage Maps and Collecting Details of (holder of National Identity Card No. 532532027V) of No. (holder of National Identity Card No. 532532027V) of No. Existing Drainage System & Identifying Required Drainage The objects for which the Association is 14, Ampal Kulam, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka under the Special 14, Ampal Kulam, Kilinochchi, Sri Lanka under the Special Improvements of National Highways and Expressway proposed to be established are: Power of Attorney is hereby terminated and has no force or Power of Attorney is hereby terminated and has no force or and presenting the details in GIS format in Western, North effect in Law on this day 22.02.2021 the said Special Power effect in Law on this day 22.02.2021 the said Special Power (a) To Organize all banquet and catering Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces (Package 01). of Attorney was duly registered in this registrar of written of Attorney was duly registered in this registrar of written owners, authorities on Day Book No. 1341/15.3.2012 in Volume / authorities on Day Book No. 1033/05.4.2011 in Volume / Folio 56/54 of ASST. Registrar General’s Department Jaffna. Folio 39/14 of ASST. Registrar General’s Department Jaffna. IFB No.: IFB/LK-RDA-148668-NC-RFB (b) To Improving and protecting the rights Contract No.: LK-RDA-148668-NC-RFB and privileges of members. Extending the Bid Submission Date (c) To Improving the economic status of the members. Refers to our advertisement on above Procurement in the "Daily News" of 26th January 2021. (d) To provide Working relief to members in labour struggles. Please note that following amendments made to the above advertisement. (e) To Assist in obtaining assistance and  OPara  05: Issuing of Bidding Documents has been extended legal advice on members’ businesses up to 15.03.2021. when needed.  OPara  07 : Closing and Opening of bids has been extended up (f) To Appearing to represent members to 2.00 p.m. on 16.03.2021, validity period of the Bid up at the national level in a problematic to 10.08.2021 and validity period of the Bid Security up to situation related to the fi eld. 07.09.2021. Other terms and conditions given in the said advertisement NOTICE is hereby given that any person, remain unchanged. Company or Corporation objecting to this application, may bring such objection on Chairman, or before the 14th March 2021 by letter Project Procurement Committee addressed to the Registrar of Companies, Transport Connectivity and Asset Management Project (TCAMP) No. 400, D R Wijewardene Mawatha, No. 122, Main Street, Colombo 10. Battaramulla. Telephone : +94112884594, +94112884595 K.A Jayantha Facsimile number : +94112884610 Director Electronic mail address : [email protected] Dated this 22nd day of February 2021

Invitation for Bids STATE PRINTING CORPORATION

Chairman, Procurement Committee, State Printing Corporation invites sealed Bids from eligible and qualifi ed Bidders who work as Suppliers, Importers or Manufacturers through their Accredited Local Agents for the supply of Writing Paper and Boards as given below.

TENDER REF. NO. ITEM QUANTITY BID BOND SPC/SU/2020/1/41 Imp. White Writing Paper in Reels 24"x36" / 70 gsm 100 MT Rs. 160,000/- SPC/SU/2020/1/51 O/S Coated Board - White Back 650 x 860 mm / 300 gsm 50 MT Rs. 50,000/- Import Supply SPC/SU/2020/1/51 B O/S Coated Board - White Back 650 x 860mm / 300 gsm 50 MT Rs. 50,000/-

1. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding. 2. Bidders should comply with the following eligibility criteria to qualify for award. a. Manufacturer's authorization / Power of Attorney confi rming the status of the agency Local agency / Importer b. Bidder having minimum 03 years experience to handle the above materials in Sri Lanka c. Valid Business Registration 3. A complete set of bidding documents in English Language may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of written application to Supplies Manager, State Printing Corporation, Panaluwa, Padukka on any working day from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. from 22.02.2021 until 05.03.2021 upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 3500/= per set. The method of payment will be by cash. 4. Sealed bids must mention the tender referees on the top left-hand corner of the envelope and shall be deposited in the Tender Box available at the offi ce of the Supplies Manager, State Printing Corporation, Panaluwa, Padukka at the above address to reach him at or before 11.00 hrs on 08.03.2021. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened immediately after closing. Bidders or their representative may attend the bid opening. 5. The Bids shall be valid up to 45 calendar days from the closing date of bids. 6. Bids shall be accompanied by the Bid Security obtained from a commercial bank using the form for Bid Security (unconditional guarantee) included in Page 33, standard form (BID) or bank draft or an offi cial cheque issued by a commercial bank acceptable to the Purchaser or paid in cash. Further details could be obtained from the Supplies Manager on Telephone / Fax : 2757500 Chairman Procurement Committee STATE PRINTING CORPORATION Panaluwa, Padukka.

GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA MINISTRY OF HIGHWAYS INVITATION FOR BIDS

1. The Chairman, Road Development Authority Procurement Committee (C.P.) on behalf of the Road Development Authority (RDA), invites sealed bids from eligible and qualifi ed bidders for the projects described below.

Non Engineer's Contract Refundable Estimate Bid Security Period S. No. Contract No. Contract Name Tender Fees (Exclude, (Rs.) (Calendar Without Contingencies) Days) VAT (Rs.) 01 RDA/CP/ Supplying of Asphalt 10,488,000.00 157,000.00 90 5,000.00 PD/2021/01 Wearing course on Kalalpitiya Ukuwela Elkaduwa Road at 2+000 - 3+000 Km. Table 01 2. As per Public Finance Circular No. 4/2016 (ii) bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive bidding procedure 5% preference will be given for Contractors who are registered within the Central Province. 3. Bidders can obtain further information over the following Telephone numbers & Email address from the following offi ce during offi ce hours. Provincial Director (C.P.), Road Development Authority, Asgiriya, Kandy. T.P: 081-2232119 Email Address: [email protected] Chief Engineer (Matale), Road Development Authority, Matale. TP: 066-2222009 Email Address: [email protected] 4. Interested bidders may inspect the bidding documents free of charge during ofi ce hours from Provincial Director's Offi ce, Asgiriya, Kandy And also a complete set of bidding documents in English language shall be purchased from 22.02.2021 to 08.03.2021 between 0900 hrs and 15.00 hrs upon payment of a non refundable fee on submission of a written application to the Provincial Director's Offi ce, Asgiriya, Kandy. 5. Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security for an amount given in the above table 01. Bid Security shall be valid up to 07.07.2021. 6. A complete set of bidding documents shall be delivered at or before 14.00 hrs on 09.03.2021 by hand or Registered post in duplicate with the Copy of registration from Registrar of Public Contract, to the Provincial Director's Offi ce, Asgiriya, Kandy. Offers shall be marked on top left hand corner of the envelope the Contract Name and Number. Late bids will be rejected unopened. Bids will be opened at 14.30 hrs. on the same day in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend. Chairman, Regional Procurement Committee (C.P.) Provincial Director's Offi ce, Road Development Authority, Asgiriya, Kandy. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 29 DN REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY This is to bring to the notice of the general public that I, Nalaka Provincial Department of Agriculture – Dushyantha Rambandara Senanayake (holder of National Identity Card No. 671260775V) of No. 17/6A, Maliban Aramaya Road, Sabaragamuwa Province Baddegana, Pitakotte have this day revoked, cancelled and annulled Power of Attorney No. 11977 dated 12th October 2017 attested by M.F. Hussain, Notary Public appointing Samarakoon Mudiyanselage Samarakoon (holder of National Identity Card No. 411740650V) of PROCUREMENT NOTICE FOR SECURITY No. 19/1, Gampolawela, Gampola registered on 01st November 2017 under Day Book No. 3926 Page No. 02 of the Volume No. 137 in SERVICES FOR YEAR 2021/2022 the Register of written authorities and Power of Attorney, registered in the offi ce of Registrar General Department Central Zonal Offi ce, Bids are invited by the Chairman, Departmental Procurement Committee of the Provincial Kandy and I shall not henceforth ratify and or be responsible for any Department of Agriculture, Sabaragamuwa from citizens of Sri Lanka and institutions for act, power, deed, matter done by him on my behalf. the provision of security services from 01.05.2021 to 30.04.2022 to the following offices Nalake Dushyantha Rambandara Senanayake of the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Sabaragamuwa Province. Non Value of Refundable LAND ACQUISITION ACT Service Institutions Bid Bond the Assets Form Fee Certificate (CHAPTER 460) (Rs.) Provision of For Kegalle and Ratnapura 2,500.00 41,200.00 500,000.00 Notice under Section 7 Security Offices of the Deputy Director Services of Agriculture, Embilipitiya, My No. KDS/TUM/4/1/6/4 Balangoda, Nivithigala, Land Min's Ref No. Ruwanwella and Kegalle Offices 4-3/7/2016/HW/132 of the Assistant Director of It has been decided to acquire the land Agriculture, District Agricultural mentioned in the schedule below for Training Centre, Marukwathura public purpose. For more details please see Firm, Wagolla, Central Nursery, Beminiwatta the Gazette No. 2196/52 dated09.10.2020 of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri 1. Bid forms may be obtained from the Office of the Provincial Director of Agriculture Lanka. between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on working days from 23.02.2021 until 15.03.2021. Schedule 2. Bid forms will be issued only to contractors who submit the following documents: 1. Province : Central z National Identity Card 2. District : Kandy z Assets Certificate on Form General 170 obtained on or after 23.02.2021 with the attestation of the Divisional Secretary or if registered as a company, Copies of the 3. D/S Division : Thumpane Audited Financial Statements for last year. 4. Location : within the No. 372 z Receipts obtained upon payment of the abovementioned Bid Form Fee to the Gunadhaha Grama Niladari Division. Provincial Director of Agriculture. 5. Village : Gunadaha. 3. Bids should be submitted after thoroughly going through the bid forms supplied by this department as per the instructions given in the bid forms. 6. Preliminary Plan No. : FVP No. 162, Supplement No. 11, Sheet No. 11. 4. Duly perfected bids in duplicate may either be sent by registered post to the address PROCUREMENT NOTICE given below to reach the Procurement Board of the Department of Agriculture or 7. Names of Land : within the deposited in the tender box kept at this department to receive before 10.45 a.m. on Medagodawatta, Department of Samurdhi Development 17.03.2021. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened at 11.00 a.m. on the same Nagashenawatta, State Ministry of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Kaudella, Nagashinna. day and the bidder or his representative may be present at the time of opening of bids. 8. Total extent. : 0.6076 Hectare 5. Further details regarding this may be obtained by calling on the Tel. No. given below: Business Development and State Resources Development Chairman Invitation for Bids for the Supply of Computers and Sgd. S.M.C. Gunarathna, Departmental Procurement Board Divisional Secretary, Provincial Department of Agriculture Computer Accessories required for the Department of Divisional Secretary's Division Muwagama Samurdhi Development Thumpane. Ratnapura 23.12.2020 Tel. No. 045-2222356 Open Competitive Bids are invited for the purchase of Computers and Computer Accessories required by Department of Samurdhi Development established under the State Ministry of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Business Development and State Resources Development.

Central Provincial Council Items Required Quantity 01. i5 Desktop Computer 340 Chief Ministry and Ministry of Education To be qualified to supply these Computers Bidders should be locally registered businesses with 10 years or more experience in the sale, supply and maintenance of relevant items. The Procurement Application Forms including conditions and specifications for Suppliers could be obtained from 23.02.2021 to 23.03.2021 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. during INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) office hours by producing the receipt obtained from the Director General of the Department of Samurdhi Development for the payment of a non-refundable sum of Rs. 2000/= by cash to the Procurement Unit. Issuing of Procurement Applications will be closed at 2.30 p.m. on 23.03.2021. (Bids should be submitted in duplicate as 'original' and 'duplicate'). National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Bids should be submitted only on the forms purchased from the Department and perfected Bids should be sent to reach the "Director General, Department of Samurdhi 1. The Chairman of Procurement Committee, Chief Ministry and Ministry of Education (CPC) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for Construction work as described in the table below. Construction cost and Construction period are mentioned in the table below. Development, 4th Floor, Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla" by registered post or deposited in the Tender Box kept at the Procurement Unit before 1.30 p.m. on 24.03.2021. 2. To be eligible for contract award, the successful bidder shall not have been blacklisted and shall have been registered with the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA), in the Grade as mentioned below in the field of Building Constructions. Bids will be opened at 2.00 p.m. on 24th March 2021 at the Auditorium of the Department of Samurdhi Development and Bidders or their authorized representatives 3. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Deputy Provincial Director (Education Building), (Telephone Number 081-2203892) could participate at the time. Education Building office, 3rd Floor, Ministry of Road Development Building, Yatinuwara Street, Kandy on working days and inspect the bidding documents at the same office. The top left-hand corner of the envelope containing Bids should carry the name of the item for which Bids are submitted. Further details, if required could be obtained from 4. A complete set of Bidding documents in English Language could be obtained from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. on public working days from Procurement Manager through Telephone No. 0112876604, Please note that the final 22.02.2021 to 16.03.2021 upon production of the receipt obtained from the Deputy Provincial Director (Finance) of the Central Provincial decision of selecting suitable Supplies is reserved with the Department Procurement Department of Engineering Service, upon the payment of the prescribed Bidding document fees. Committee. 5. Pre Bid meeting will be held at the Deputy Provincial Director (Education Building) at 10.00 a.m on 10.03.2021 Chairman / Director General 6. Sealed bids should be delivered either by registered post, addressed below or deposited in the Tender box kept at the Office of the Ministry Department Procurement Committee of Chief Ministry and Education, Pallekele, to be received on or before 17.03.2021 at 10.00 a.m. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be Department of Samurdhi Development opened soon after closing in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend. 4th Floor, "Sethsiripaya", Battaramulla. 7. All the bids should be accompanied by a Bid Security, for the value given in the following table, obtained from a reputed commercial bank, approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, or from the Construction Guarantee Fund (CGF) or a Photostat copy of the receipt for the payment of the Bid Security in cash, paid to the Deputy Director (Finance) of the Central Provincial Department of Engineering Services, valid for the period mentioned in the table below. 8. The certified copies of all required documents with documentary evidence of Technical, Financial and other qualifications should be INVITATION FOR BIDS furnished attached to the bids. 9. Bids of bidders who have not fulfilled the specified Technical, Financial and other qualifications will be rejected. Government Analyst's Department 10. Each and every bid should be accompanied with the certificate issued by the company registrar under section 8 , of the Public Contracts Act No 3.of 1987 . Pelawatta, Battaramulla.

Bidding Value of cash Validity Purchase of Value of document BOQ amount Required deposit for Construction period of Bid Source Bid Security fee Work (Rs) CIDA Bid Period in bid No. of fund (Rs) Rs. Laboratory Equipment (Without VAT) Registration Security(Rs) weeks security (Refundable) ( Non (Refundable) (Days) 1. Sealed bids are invited by the Chairman, Departmental Procurement Committee on refundable) behalf of the Government Analyst's Department, from eligible bidders for procurement of laboratory equipment mentioned below.

The Construction of 90’ 2. Details of Laboratory equipment. x 30’ Three Storied Building at K/Wath/ Bid Security PSDG 43,505,696.25 C3 or C4 872,000.00 436,000.00 28 119 15,000.00 Tender No. Details Rajawalla Kanishta (Rs.) Vidyalaya, Primary GAD/ACC11/2021/CM/12 Supply, Installation & Maintenance of 350,000.00 Section Brand new FTIR Microscope. GAD/ACC12/2021/CL/07 Supply, Installation & Maintenance of 400,000.00 CPC/CMS/ACC/06/2021/01/01 Brand new Alcolizer.

Recommended specifi cations for the equipment will be issued with the application.

The Construction of 90’ 3. Bidding will be conducted according to National Competitive Bidding Procedure. x 30’ Three Storied 4. Interested and eligible bidders could obtain further details from the Chief Accountant Building at K/Wath/ PSDG 41,316,632.05 C4 or C5 828,000.00 414,000.00 28 119 12,500.00 of the Government Analyst's Department on Tel No. 011-2786396 and bid invitation Rajawalla Kanishta documents could be inspected during working days from 22.02.2021 up to 15.03.2021 Vidyalaya between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. at the Government Analyst's Department located at No. 31, Isuru Mawatha, Pelawatta, Battaramulla. CPC/CMS/ACC/06/2021/01/02 5. A set of relevant bid invitation documents could be obtained on working days from 22.02.2021 up to 15.03.2021 between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. after paying a non Secretary to the Ministry and Chairman of Procurement Committee, refundable fee of Rs. 5000/= in cash only for one equipment to the Shroff of the Chief Ministry and Ministry of Education (Central Province), Government Analyst's Department and submitting a letter of request. Central Provincial Council Complex, 6. A copy of the Business Registration Certifi cate should be submitted to obtain bid Pallekele, documents for laboratory equipment. Kundasale. 7. Duly completed bids should be submitted to the Government Analyst's Department, Telephone/Fax - 081-4481322/ 081-2424938 No. 31, Isuru Mawatha, Pelawatta Battaramulla, to be received at or before 10.00 a.m. 22.02.2021 on 16.03.2021. Every bid should be submitted along with the relevant bid security. Bids received late will be rejected. Bids will be opened at 10.00 a.m. on 16.03.2021 and the bidder or an authorized representative could be present on this occasion.

Chiarman, Departmental Procurement Committee, Government Analyst's Department, No. 31, Isuru Mawatha, Pelawatta, Battaramulla. DN page 30 ADVERTISEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 QUOTATIONS FOR SUPPLY OF COMPRESSIBLE NO PAK BLANKETS

IMP/ADV/2021/04 Sealed quotations are hereby invited from foreign principals and local suppliers for the supply of "Compressible NO PAK Blankets" as specified below.

Quantity Description MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Compressible NO PAK Blankets with Alu Bars in Both Sides 30 Nos/ 914mm (AC) x 1195 mm (AR) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCE Thickness 1.95 mm DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Foreign Offers Applications are invited from qualifi ed citizens of Sri Lanka for the below mentioned posts of the Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project, which is implemented by the Higher Education Division of Bidders should quote both FOB and CIF Colombo prices (on at sight as the Ministry of Education under loan grants of the Asian Development Bank.. This project has been established as well as 90 days usance). CIF offers should clearly detail Cost, a Project management Unit in conformity with the provisions of the Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05.03.2019 issued by the Department of Management Services, and the total value of the cost is US $ 165 million, approximately. Freight & Insurance charges separately. ANCL reserves the right to place the order on FOB or on CIF terms. Workstation Designation Number of Posts Salary Level Offers should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as "Quotations (Project Implementation Unit) for Compressible NO PAK Blankets" on the top left hand corner. Project Engineer University of Sri Jayawardenapura 1 PS 4 Project Engineer University of Kelaniya 1 PS 4 Local Offers Project Engineer University of Sabaragamuwa 1 PS 4 Ex-stock price indicating transport charges, VAT and other levies separately with specifications should be submitted in a separate cover in the same The basic qualifi cations required for the recruitment to the above post and general conditions are as follows. manner. Required Qualifi cations for the Post Offers should be sent to the Head of Procurement to reach on or 1. Project Engineer (PS 4) before 08th March 2021 at 2.30 p.m. which will be opened immediately. No separate documents will be issued. Suppliers may use Minimum Qualifi cations & Experience: their own formalities. (1) A successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant fi eld which is recognized by the University Grants Commission Probable date of delivery, validity of price, terms of payment etc should be Or clearly indicated on the offers. Acceptance of new sources / product will A qualifi cation recognized by the University Grants Commission as an equivalent qualifi cation to the be subjected to a quality test. Degree in the relevant fi eld Breaking Or The successful bidder should provide a Performance Bond to the value of boundaries 05% with a validity period of 90 days. An Associate Membership / A similar professional qualifi cation obtained from a recognized professional institution in the relevant fi eld However, The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd., reserves the right to With accept or reject any or all offers without assigning any reason whatsoever. At least 08 years post qualifying experience in the relevant fi eld

(2) An offi cer of the Government All Island Services Class III/II or above or similar status in the relevant Head of Procurement fi eld With The Associated Newspapers At least 08 years of experience in Class III/II post of Ceylon Limited The Country’s No.35, Lake House, largest General Conditions D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, recruitment 1. It is compulsory to fulfi l all the qualifi cations relevant to post by each applicant on or before the date of database calling applications. Colombo 10. 2. Experience in foreign funded construction development project will be a special qualifi cation. For details: 2429422, 2429451 3. Age Limit: Maximum age of 64 years or less than that 4. Salary : Salary and other allowances entitled in terms of the Circular No. 01/2019 dated 05.03.2019 issued by the Department of Management Services of the Ministry of Finance. 5. Service Conditions: Will be appointed to one-year duration on contract basis. It will be considered to extend that period annually for considering the performance and the service requirement. 6. Other Benefi ts: For the Employees Provident Fund, the employee will contribute 8% and the employer will contribute 12% For and the employer will contribute 3% for the Employees’ Trust Fund. jobseekers The self-made application mentioning complete details on qualifi cations, experience, and other relevant details together with the names of two non-related referees should be sent by the Registered Post to the address of Secretary, Ministry of Education, No. 18, Ward Place, Colombo 07 on or before16.03.2021. It is required to mention the post and the Workstation which you are applying for on the top left hand corner of the envelope. Prof. K. Kapila C. K. Perera Secretary, www. Ministry of Education, observerjobs. No. 18, Ward Place, Colombo 07. lk 22.02.2021

GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF SRI LANKA MINISTRY OF HIGHWAY AND ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ROAD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

1. The Chairman, Regional Procurement Committee, Executive Engineer’s Office, Ampara on behalf of Road Development Authority invites sealed bids from the Contractors, who are eligible and qualified for bidding, for the work described in the following Table

CIDA Direct Contract Required Bid security Grade in Contract No. Description of Works Construction Period Highways/ Cost Rs.(mn) (days) Amount Validity Bridge (Rs) Period UP to RDA/EE/AM/ Fixing sign boards, 2.09 90 C8 10,000.00 08.06.2021 RMTF/2021/01 Direction Boards Road Marking in EE’s Division Ampara

2. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding Procedure, however, limited to the bidders who are registered within the Administrative boundary of the Eastern Province. 3. To be eligible for contract award the successful bidder shall not have been blacklisted and shall be currently registered with the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA).in grade mentioned above in Bridges/Highways. 4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from Office of Executive Engineer, RDA, Siri Dharmarathana Road, Ampara (Telephone No 063-2222191) and inspect the bidding documents on office hours. 5. A complete set of bidding documents in English Language may be purchased by interested bidders on submission of a written application to the Executive Engineer, Road Development Authority, Sri Dharmaratna Road, Ampara from 22.02.2021 until 08.03.2021 upon payment of non-refundable fee of Rs. 2,000.00 for each document (inclusive NBT & VAT). The method of payment will be in cash. 6. Pre-bid meeting is scheduled to be held at the Executive Engineer, Road Development Authority, Sri Dharmaratna Road, Ampara at 10.30 am on 03.03.2021 and subsequently site visit will be arranged. 7. Bids shall be delivered in duplicate and addressed to Chairman, Procurement Committee, Executive Engineer’s Office, Road Development Authority, Sri Dharmaratna Road, Ampara” at or before 2.00 pm on 09.03.2021. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened soon after closing in the presence of the Bidder or representative who chooses to attend. 8. Bids shall be valid up to 91 days from the time of closing of Bids. 9. All Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security. Bid Security shall be valid up to 08.06.2021.

Chairman (Procurement Committee) Executive Engineer’s Office, Road Development Authority, Ampara MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ADVERTISEMENTS page 31 DN NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME I, Samarappuli Ralalage Milton Pemasiri Fernando of No. 90, SLITA Nil Diya Uyana Palapathwala within Imbuldanda Grama Niladhari’s Division in the SRI LANKA INSTITUTE OF TEXTILE & APPAREL District of Matale do hereby inform to the Government (STATE MINISTRY OF BATIK, HANDLOOM AND LOCAL APPAREL PRODUCTION) of the Democratic Socialit Republic of Sri Lanka and its Public that my son SAMARAPPULI VACANCIES RALALAGE CHARAKA MADHURANGA Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel is a government statutory body providing Training, Testing, Technical Services and Technical Project & FERNANDO who is Consultancy to the Textile and Apparel Industry and at present the following vacancies are available. presently serving in Australia will henceforth 1. CHIEF ENGINEER – 01 02. Associate membership from a recognized professional use his name as CHARAKA Qualifi cations & Experience: institutions in the relevant fi eld. FERNANDO. External Candidates: OR UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering specialized in Mechanical / 03. Having obtained a certifi cate of profi ciency in Textile and/ Electrical / Electronic / Civil which is recognized by the U.G.C. or Apparel or Science or Management which is recognized NOTICE as not below the National Vocational qualifi cation Level 7 Notice is hereby given OR in under Section 9(1) of SRI LANKA Associate Membership from Institute of Engineers of Sri Lanka. issued by a Technical Vocational Training Institute accepted the Companies Act No. WITH by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission 7 of 2007 that the A Postgraduate Degree qualifi cation (Masters’) in the relevant OR following company was VACANCIES fi eld. 04. Having obtained a certifi cate of profi ciency in Textile and/ incorporated on the or Apparel or Science or Management which is recognized 03rd of January 2021. AND as not below the National Vocational qualifi cation Level 6 Name of the Company: The University of Kelaniya will entertain applications Twelve (12) years experience in Managerial Level in a Corporation, Statutory Board / Institution or a reputed private Institution. issued by a Technical Vocational Training Institute accepted INTUITION up to 08.03.2021 for the following posts for the Academic by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission TECHNOLOGIES Internal Candidates: (1 or 2 below) Year 2019/2020. AND (PVT) LTD 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external At least fi ve (05) years post qualifi cation experience in a Company Registration No: candidates above. • Temporary Senior/Temporary Lecturer Gr. II relevant fi eld in a Corporation, Statutory Board / Institution PV00234169 2. Completion of minimum two (02) years satisfactory service • Temporary Lecturer or reputed private Institution. Registered office address: in a post in the Manager Category (MM 1-1) Grade I Senior OR No. 133/19A, • Temporary Demonstrator / Tutor Engineer in Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel. Narahenpita, 05. Having obtained a certifi cate of profi ciency in Textile and/ • Junior Fellow Age: Should be not less than 35 years and not more than 55 years. Colombo 05. or Apparel or Science or Management which is recognized The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. as not below the National Vocational qualifi cation Level 5 On behalf of the Board FACULTY OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT issued by a Technical Vocational Training Institute accepted by Gregory's Partners Salary Scale: HM 1 – 1 – 2016: Rs. 81,670/- 15 x 2,270- 115,720/- Company Secretary Department of Commerce & Financial Management by Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission 2. TECHNOLOGIST GR. II – 03 53/3, Gregory's Road, / Finance / Human Resource Management / AND Colombo 7. Qualifi cations & Experience: At least ten (10) years post qualifi cation experience in the Accountancy / Marketing Management External Candidates: (1 or 2 or 3 below) relevant fi eld in a Corporation, Statutory Board / Institution 01. A Bachelor’s Degree in Textile and/or Clothing or Science or or reputed private Institution. FACULTY OF SCIENCE Management which is recognized by the UGC. Internal Candidates: (1 or 2 below) Department of Mathematics / Plant & Molecular OR 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external Biology / Physics & Electronics / Chemistry / Associate Membership from a recognized professional candidates above. Statistics & Computer Science / Microbiology / Institution in the relevant fi eld. 2. Completion of minimum fi ve (05) years satisfactory service AND in the post of Management Assistant – Technological (MA Zoology & Environmental Management / industrial A minimum of one (01) year post qualifi cation experience 2-2) Grade II in the subject area relevant to the post in Management / Information & Communication in the relevant area in Public Service, Corporation, Statutory Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. Technology Centre / Software Engineering Teaching Board / Institution or a reputed private Institute. Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. 02. Having obtained a certifi cate of profi ciency in Textiles and / The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. Unit or Clothing not below the National Vocational Qualifi cation Salary Scale: JM 1 – 2 - 2016: Rs. 43,355/- 10 x 755 – 18 x 1,135 Level 7 issued by a Technical / Vocational Training Institute – 71,335/-. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES accepted by Tertiary & Vocational Education Commission. Faculty Offi ce / Department of English / English AND 6. ACCOUNTS OFFICER GRADE II – 01 Language Teaching (DELT) / Fine Arts / Hindi / A minimum of one (01) year post qualifi cation experience Qualifi cations & Experience: Linguistics / Modern Languages / Pali and Buddhist in the relevant area in Public Service, Corporation, Statutory External Candidates: (1 or 2 or 3 or 4 below) Board / Institution or a reputed private Institute. 01. Bachelor’s degree in Management or Commerce which is Studies / Sanskrit and Eastern Studies / Sinhala / 03. National Diploma in Technology (NDT) in Textiles and / or recognized by the UGC Western Classical Culture & Christian Culture / Clothing. 02. Intermediate level qualifi cation of the Institute of Chartered Bachelor of Education Degree Program AND Accountant of Sri Lanka (ICASL). A minimum of six (06) years post qualifi cation experience in 03. Intermediate level qualifi cation of Chartered Institute of FACULTY OF COMPUTING & TECHNOLOGY relevant area in Public Service, Corporation, Statutory Board Management Accountants (CIMA). 04. Computer Systems Engineering / Software Engineering / Institution or a reputed private Institute. Intermediate level qualifi cation of Association of Certifi ed Internal Candidates: (1 or 2 below) and Corporate Accountant (ACCA). HOW TO APPLY: 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external Internal Candidate (1 or 2 below) candidates above. 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external Prescribed applications are called only through Online. 2. Completion of minimum fi ve (05) years satisfactory service candidates above. Please visit the University Website: https://www. in the Assistant Technologist post (JM 1-2) in Sri Lanka 2. Completion of fi ve (05) years experience in Management kln.ac.lk/vacancies to access the online application, Institute of Textile and Apparel. Assistant (Non-Technological) category (MA 1-2) Grade II in the relevant fi eld in Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and guideline for fi lling application and information on Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. Apparel. The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. qualifi cations, salary and benefi ts. Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. Salary Scale: MM 1-1 - 2016: Rs. 53,175/- 10 x 1,375 - 15 x 1,910 The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. Registrar – 95,575/-. Salary Scale: JM 1 – 2 - 2016: Rs. 43,355/- 10 x 755 – 18 x 1,135 University of Kelaniya 3. IT ENGINEER GR. II – 01 – 71,335/-. 22.02.2021 Qualifi cations & Experience: 7. PROCUREMENT OFFICER GR. II – 01 External Candidates: (1 or 2 or 3 below) Qualifi cations & Experience: 01. A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer External Candidates: Science which is recognized by the UGC. A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business WITH Administration, Management, Commerce, Accounting or Business Professional qualifi cations such as CCNA, MCSA, CEH and Management which is recognized by the UGC. software development using C#ASP.net. Internal Candidate (1 or 2 below) AND 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external A minimum of one (01) year post qualifi cation experience candidates above. in the relevant area in Corporation, Statutory Board / 2. Completion of minimum of fi ve (05) year satisfactory service Institution or a reputed private Institute. in the post of Management Assistant – Non - Technological 02 Having obtained a certifi cate of profi ciency in Information (MA 1-2) Grade II in the subject area relevant to the post in INSTITUTE OF INDIGENOUS MEDICINE, Technology or Computer Science not below the National Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO, RAJAGIRIYA Vocational Qualifi cation Level 7 issued by a Technical Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. Vocational Training Institute accepted by Tertiary & The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. Vocational Education Commission. Salary Scale: JM 1 – 2 - 2016: Rs. 43,355/- 10 x 755 – 18 x 1,135 AND – 71,335/-. Non-Academic Staff Vacancies A minimum of one (01) year post qualifi cation experience in the relevant area in Public Service, Corporation, Statutory 8. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT GRADE III – 06 Applications are invited from applicants who have the following qualifi cations for the Board / Institution or a reputed private Institute. Qualifi cations & Experience: Post of Marshall – Grade II (Temporary / Permanent) that exists in this institution. External Candidates: Relevant Application forms for applying for the above post can be downloaded from 03 National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Vocational: Science. AND Having successfully completed a Diploma or Certifi cate course the www.iim.cmb.ac.lk website of our institution and all perfected applications A minimum of six (06) years post qualifi cation experience relevant to the fi eld not below the NVQ Level 05, conducted by should be sent by registered post addressed to “Assistant Registrar, Corporate Section, in the relevant area in Public Service, Corporation, Statutory a recognized Institute of Technological training accepted by the Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya” to receive on or Board / Institution or a reputed private Institute. Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. before 10.03.2021. Post applied for should be mentioned on the left hand top corner of Internal Candidates: (1 or 2 below) Age: Should be not less than 18 years and not more than 45 years. the envelope containing the application. Further, the perfected application should be 1. Having obtained the qualifi cations required by the external Salary Scale: MA2– 2 – 2016: Rs. 30,310/- 300 x 10 – 350 x 7 – sent in PDF form and as a Word Soft Copy to [email protected] email address. candidates above. 600 x 4 – 710 x 20 – 52,360/-. Application not giving required details, unclear applications, late applications and 2. Completion of minimum fi ve (05) years satisfactory service 9. MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT GRADE III - 03 in the Assistant IT Engineer post (JM 1-2) in Sri Lanka applications not fulfi lling any other requirement will be rejected. Rejected applications Qualifi cations & Experience: Institute of Textile and Apparel. will not be reconsidered under any circumstance. External Candidates: Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. a. Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (06) 1. Marshall - Grade II (Temporary / Permanent – 01 Post) The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. subjects in one sitting with credit passes for four (04) Salary Scale: MM 1-1 - 2016: Rs. 53,175/- 10 x 1,375 - 15 x 1,910 subjects including. Required Qualifi cations: – 95,575/-. i. Sinhala/Tamil ii. English language iii. Mathematics AND I. Should have obtained a degree from a recognized university or Higher 4. INTERNAL AUDITOR GR. II – 01 Educational Institute b. Having passed three subjects (other than the General Paper) Qualifi cations & Experience: at the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination. External Candidates Males Internal Candidates: Degree in Management or Commerce which is recognized by the Employees of the categories of Primary Level – Skilled and Primary Should be between 30 - 45 years UGC Level – Unskilled who possess the following qualifi cations are Physical Qualifi cation : Height - 5 ft 5 inches OR eligible to apply. Intermediate level qualifi cation of the Institute of Chartered Chest - 32 Inches Educational Females Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) OR Having passed the G.C.E. (O/L) Examination in six (06) subjects Should be between 30 - 45 years Intermediate level qualifi cation of Chartered Institute of with credit passes for four (04) subjects including i. Sinhala/Tamil ii. English language iii. Mathematics Physical Qualifi cation : Height - 5 ft 4 inches Management Accountants (CIMA) OR Other: Note: Preference will be given to those who have a police or armed forces Intermediate level qualifi cation of Association of Certifi ed and Having completed a minimum of fi ve (05) years of service in a background and those who have actively participated in sports Corporate Accountants (ACCA) permanent post under the above employee category in Sri Lanka activities and social welfare activities in university and national level AND Institute of Textile & Apparel. At least one (01) year post qualifi cation in accounting and fi nance Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. Or in a Public Service/Corporation/Statutory Board /Institution or a The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. II. Those who have experience as a Major in Sri Lanka Army /similar or not reputed private Institute. Salary Scale: MA 1 – 2 – 2016: Rs. 27,910/- 300 x 10 – 350 x less than a similar post in Sri Lanka Police Internal Candidates (1 or 2 below) 7 – 600 x 12 – 710 x 12 – 49,080/-. 1. Having obtained the qualifi cation required by the external * Government approved allowances and other statutory benefi ts are Selection: candidates above. available. Through a structured interview (Those applicants who obtain more than 40% 2. Completion of minimum fi ve (05) years experience in * Extra qualifi cations will be an added advantage. marks are eligible for selection to the post) Junior Management Level (JM 1-2) in the relevant fi eld in Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel. If the above interests you, forward your application by registered post Salary Scale: U – MN 3(II) Rs. 42,590 – 18x615 – 53,660 (Monthly) Age: Should be not less than 22 years and not more than 45 years. with a detailed resume with contact details of two non-related referees, (This salary scale is relevant to the salary scale of year 2020 as per Circular No. The upper age limit will not apply to internal candidates. addressed to Director General to reach on or before 04th March 2021. 17/2016 (V) of the salaries Commission. In addition to the above, allowances Salary Scale: MM 1-1 - 2016: Rs. 53,175/- 10 x 1,375 - 15 x 1,910 Please indicate the post applied for on the top left hand corner of – 95,575/-. approved by the government will also be paid) the envelope. (Only short listed candidates will be called for the 5. ASSISTANT TECHNOLOGIST GR. II - 03 interview and decision of the Board of Governors is the fi nal.) Director Qualifi cations & Experience: Director General Institute of Indigenous Medicine External Candidates: (1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 below) Sri Lanka Institute of Textile & Apparel University of Colombo 01. Bachelor’s degree in Textile and/or Apparel or Science or No. 02, Kandawala Estate, Sir John Kotalawala Mawatha, Rajagiriya. Management which is recognized by the UGC Ratmalana. OR 18.02.2021 Tel: 011 2632406 Fax: 011 2636337 Web: www.slita.lk DN page 32 ADVERTISEMENTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 CENTRAL PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INVITATION FOR BIDS Purchase of Veterinary Drugs for Year 2021 UNIVERSITY OF JAFFNA Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health Bids are invited by the Chairman, Procurement Committee of the Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health from interested qualifi ed and experienced for the purchase of veterinary drugs for the programme implemented by the Central Provincial 35th General Convocation Department of Animal Production and Health. The receipt obtained upon payment of a non refundable fee of Rs. 2,500.00 to the Finance Assistant of the Central Provincial Department 24th & 25th February 2021 of Animal Production and Health as mentioned in the table below should be submitted to obtain bid documents and the refundable bid security as shown in the table below may either be sent by a bank guarantee valid for 90 days obtained from a commercial bank recognized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka or may be paid in cash to the Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Notification to the Graduands Health. Accordingly, a bid security to the amount as shown in the table below only for the drugs offered by the bidder should be submitted. Bid documents may be obtained from the Finance Assistant of the Central provincial Department of Animal Production and Health between 9.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. on working days of the week from 22.02.2021 until 12.03.2021. All details relevant to the supply HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES TO BE of drugs are mentioned in the bid documents. Refundable Refundable ADOPTED DURING THE CONVOCATION Bid Security Bid Security Description Description th Bank Cash Bank Cash The 35th General Convocation of the University of Jaffna will be held on 24 Guarantee Deposit Guarantee Deposit

th Serial No. Serial No. and 25 of February 2021, in the Indoor Stadium of the University of Jaffna Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs. in six sessions.

Through Drug Advance Account 41 Udder Infusion 5,202 2,601 Following strategies will be implemented as advised by Provincial Department 1 AmoxycillinTrihydrate Injection 9,146 4,573 42 Vit A D3 E Injection 1,376 688 of Health services, Northern Province and District Administration during this event in order to prevent spread of Corona Virus. 2 Anti bloat Oral Preparation 2,693 1,346 43 Vit E +Selenium Injection 972 486 z Maximum number of attendees for each session can only be 150. 3 Atropine Sulphate Injection 296 148 44 Xylazine Injection 4,259 2,129 Sessions will be spread out to sessions to have only maximum 150 Benzathine Penicillin and Procain 45 Adhesive Plasters 3” Rolls 542 271 4 24,900 12,450 students per session. Parents, relatives or friends cannot enter Penicillin injection - LA 46 Cotton Wool (500 g ) Packs 3,750 1,875 the premises of the University. DiminazineAceturate Powder / Disposable Gloves (100nos 5 1,514 757 47 1,898 949 *The participants of following session can enter the Sachet Packs Packs) Large size auditorium only after the students of the previous session Butaphosphan and Disposable Gloves (100nos 6 4,317 2,159 48 8,476 4,238 have left the auditorium. Cynocobalamin Injection Packs) Medium size * Students cannot bring their personal photographers. 7 Calcium Borogluconate Injection 7,340 3,670 Disposable Syringe 20cc (100 49 3,760 1,880 Ceftriaxone (1 gm) Injectable Nos Packs) z All who enter the premises will be registered at the entrance for the 8 3,786 1,893 Preparation. Disposable Syringe 5cc (100 Nos following details- Session number, Full name, Gender, Age, NIC 50 10,730 5,365 Number, Address, Contact (Mobile) Telephone number. 9 Cotton Bandages -3” 976 488 Packs) 10 Dexamethasone 2mg/ml Injection 1,139 569 Disposable Syringe 3cc (100 Nos z All should be screened for fever (Body Temperature) and any 51 1,960 980 Packs) influenza like symptoms at the entrance and persons with such 11 Dexamethasone 4mg/ml Injection 4,948 2,474 52 Hydrogen Peroxide 675 338 symptoms will not be allowed into the premises. Dextrose 5 % injection BP in 12 3,233 1,617 packs of 500 ml Needles Disposable 21 G (100 z Hand washing facilities will be made available so that all who enter 53 1,733 866 Nos Packs ) the premises can properly wash their hands at the entrance. Dextrose 50 % injection BP in 13 872 436 packs of 20 ml Needles Disposable 18 G (100 z All who attend or enter the premises should wear face mask 54 7,178 3,589 Nos Packs ) properly,compulsorily and continuously. 14 Diazepam Injection 2,101 1,050 55 Povidone Iodine Solution 4,248 2,124 z Minimum one metre social distance should be maintained between 15 Drip Set /Infusion set 802 401 56 SavlonCetrimide 1L 1,152 576 any two persons always and at any site. 16 Enrofl oxacine LA Injection 2,277 1,139 Surgical Blade 23G (100 Nos z Serving or having any drinks or eats or meals of any type will not 17 Frusemide Injection 403 201 57 3,751 1,876 Packs) be allowed inside the premises. Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate 18 391 195 58 Surgical spirit in 5L packs 9,504 4,752 Injection Suture Nylon Medium (100 Nos Registrar, 19 Imidocarb Injection 2,016 1,008 59 9,180 4,590 University of Jaffna. Packs) 20 Ivermectin 1% Injection 2,830 1,415 Needles suture size 9 (Regular 60 4 2 21 10% Ketamine HCL Injection 10,698 5,349 eye curved cutting edge Packs) 22 Multivitamin Injection 1,736 868 Total 200,964 100,482 23 Mepyramine maleate Injection 1,605 803 24 Metachlopromide Injection 295 148

Province Specifi c Development Grant 25 Metronidazole Injection 1,094 547

26 Microscope Glass Slides 54 27 1 Mineral mixture for mobile clinic 24,288 12,144 27 Wound healing Powder 4,848 2,424 Tick Control Medicine of Farm 2 28 Normal Saline 3,092 1,546 animals 29,700 14,850 29 Osmofundin 20 % injection 469 234 Deworming Medicine of Farm INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) 3 30 5% Oxytetracycline Injection 1,132 566 Animals- 1500 mg 20,196 10,098 Deworming Medicine of Farm CEYLON PETROLEUM STORAGE TERMINALS LTD 31 10% Oxytetracycline Injection 1,720 860 4 Animals -2400 mg 7,513 3,757 (CPSTL) 32 20% Oxytetracycline Injection 6,370 3,185 Mineral mixture for breeding 5 BID FOR THE SUPPLY OF 11,800 NOS. BLACK TEA 33 Oxytocin Injection 1,116 558 effi ciency 7,176 3,588 Glucose & Multielectrolytes 34 1,756 878 6 Bypass Fat (EACH 500 GRAMS PACKET) 500ml Bottles 40,560 20,280 Scalp vein set 21 G (Butterfl y BID NO: KPR/04/2021 35 918 459 7 Bypass protein Needles 100 Nos Packs) 27,788 13,894 1. The Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, on behalf of the Ceylon Petroleum Scalp vein set 23 G (Butterfl y 36 1,026 513 Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL), Kolonnawa, will receive sealed Bids from reputed Needles 100 Nos Packs) 8 GNRH Hormone Manufacturers or Dealers or whole sellers for the Supply of 11,800 Nos. Black Tea (Each 3,700 1,850 Scalp vein set 25 G (Butterfl y 500 Grams Packet). 37 1 1 Needles 100 Nos Packs) 9 PGF2 Hormone 2. Interested parties may refer the bidding document (only for viewing purpose) and obtain 4,320 2,160 necessary information through the website www.cpstl.lk 38 Sodium Lactate Solution 1,282 641 10 Progesterone 1.56 g Hormone 3. The bidders who are eligible to quote the tender, could obtain the original bidding documents 39 Stockholm Tar 1L 3,024 1,512 1,976 988 (full set) on submission of a written request (the request letter shall be on the company 40 Sulpha+Trimethoprim Injection 2,401 1,201 Total 167,217 83,608 letter head and signed by an authorized person) via an email to [email protected] during working days from 0900 hrs. to 1400 hrs. from Monday 22nd February 2021 till Monday Bids should be submitted only on bid forms obtainable upon payment of the specifi c charges and the perfected bids may be sent to the 08th March 2021. Considering bidder's request, Manager Procurement, CPSTL may issue the consent via email for depositing the non-refundable bidding document fee of Sri lankan Chairman, Procurement Committee of the Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health either by registered post Rupees One Thousand (LKR 1,000.00), if appropriate. or deposited in the bid box kept at this offi ce to receive at or before 10.00 a.m. on 15.03.2021. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened at 10.15 a.m. on that day and the bidder or his representative may be present at the time of opening of bids. Bids should be 4. Bids shall be valid up to 11.05.2021 from the date of opening of the bid. prepared in duplicate and inserted in separate covers marked as Original and Duplicate, sealed and both covers should be reinserted in 5. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Rupees Forty Thousand (40,000.00) in the a single cover and sent. The caption “Purchase of Veterinary Drugs – 2021” should be mentioned on the left hand top corner of the outer form of a Bank Guarantee or a Bank Draft obtained from a commercial bank with the envelope. Procurement Committee reserves the right to accept or reject the lowest or any bid without showing any cause. To consider authority of a License issued by the Monitory Board (Central Bank) of Sri Lanka and the specifi cations, the samples should be submitted whenever necessary. payable to the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited. Further details may be obtained from the Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health during offi ce hours. 6. Bid Security shall be valid up to 08.06.2021 from the date of opening of the Bid and For technical details - Additional Provincial Director (Central) - 0812-386704 beyond any extension subsequently requested. - Subject Specialist - 0812-068228 7. Bids shall be submitted on the bidding document obtainable from Procurement Function For procurement details - Accountant - 0812-068251 and duly fi lled bidding documents may be sent by post/courier under registered cover or seated Cover to reach the Chairman, Department Procurement Committee, C/o Manager Procurement, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited, Procurement Function, 01st Chairman Floor, New Building, Oil Installation, Kolonnawa, Wellampitiya or could be deposited in Procurement Committee the tender box kept at the main entrance of CPSTL, on or before 1400 hrs. on Tuesday 9th Central Provincial Department of Animal Production and Health March 2021. P.O. Box 29 In case, the bidders are unable to submit the original bids as above, they could submit the Getambe, Peradeniya. scanned copy of the duly fi lled bidding documents in PDF format via email to tenders@ 18.02.2021 cpstl.lk to reach at or before 1400 hrs. on Tuesday 9th March 2021, at their own discretion However, the original bid document shall be securely kept to be submitted to the Manager Procurement when requested. 8. Bids will be closed at 1400 hrs. on Tuesday 09th March 2021 and will be opened immediately thereafter at the offi ce of Manager (Procurement). Due to the prevaling COVID-19 pandamic situation in the country, the authorized representatives of the bidders could participate/witness the tender opening procedure via video conferencing method. 9. Any of the interested parties who wishes to submit a bid, shall register himself at the Department of Registrar of Companies www.drc.gov.lk (e-ROC) as per the Public Contracts Act, No 03 of 1987 for every public contract value exceeding Sri Lankan Rupees Five million (LKR 5,000,000). 10. Further details and clarifi cations (if any) shall be sought from the Manager Procurement on Tel 011-2572156 / 011-5663121, Fax 011-2572155, E-mail: [email protected]

The Chairman Department Procurement Committee (Minor) C/o Manager Procurement, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited, Procurement Function, 01st Floor, New Building, Kolonnawa, Wellampitiya.

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