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Dry ration packs from China distributed in Jaffna (Pics)
A donation of dry ration packs by China was handed over to civilians at the District Secretariat in Jaffna today (29).
The distribution of the donation by the People’s Republic of China, was implemented by the Sri Lankan Red Cross Society.
Charge d’affaires of the Chinese embassy in Colombo – Mr. Hu Wei, Chief political officer – Mr. Luo Chong and the embassy’s third secretary – Mr. Wu Wenchang, SLRCS Jaffna Branch head – Mr. K. Balakrishnan, Jaffna District Secretary – Mr. Kanapathipillai Mahesan, Northern Province Chief Secretary – Mr. S.M. Saman Bandulasena and Jaffna MC Commissioner – Mr. Thanabalasingham Jayaseelan and other officials attended the event.
(Pics : Kelum Shivantha | Shanika Jayasekara)
A Black January commemoration event took place in Borella with the participation of journalists, civil rights activists, scholars and media freedom organisations.
Organized by the Free Media Movement, a candlelight vigil remembering murdered and disappeared colleagues was held. ‘Black January’ is commemorated to mark the intimidation, murder and enforced disappearance of journalists, particularly during the month of January.
Immediate Past President of the Bar Association Saliya Pieris, PC delivered the guest address while a discussion took place with senior journalists participating in it.
(Report & pics : SundayTimes.lk)
A rock band concert ‘Rhythm of Harmony’ was held at the BMICH, Colombo yesterday (24) in the run upto 74th Republic Day of India, reflecting the close links between the two countries in the field of art and culture.
Organized by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the concert featured the Indian band UDX from Nagaland, led by Inakhu A Ayeh and the Sri Lankan heavy metal band Stigmata, led by Suresh de Silva.
In the next few days, UDX will travel around the Island and give performances at Jaffna, Kandy and Hambantota.
This is the first time that UDX, which blends multiple genres such as rock, blues and funk, performed in Sri Lanka.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the event as Chief Guest while several Sri Lankan Ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, Indian diaspora and other dignitaries were also present at the occasion.
The final rites of veteran Sri Lankan filmmaker Sumitra Peries, who passed away on Thursday (19 Jan.), were performed with full state honours at the Independence Square in Colombo on Saturday (Jan. 21).
The late film maker passed away at the age of 88 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
Fondly known as the “Poetess of Sinhala Cinema”, she was also the first Sri Lankan female filmmaker, making her debut through “Gehenu Lamai”. She further contributed to the Sinhala cinema through “Ganga Addara”, “Yahaluvo”, “Maya”, “Sakman Maluwa”, “Vaishnavee”.
She also served as Sri Lanka’s ambassador to France, Spain and the United Nations in the late 1990s.
She was the wife of late Dr. Lester James Peries, who is considered one of the greatest cinematographers in Sri Lanka.
(Pics : The Department of Government Information)
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