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Susan George Pulimood memorial oration

The Pulimood Memorial Trust has organized Susan George Pulimood memorial oration for the 22nd year with the support of past Visakhians. It will be held at 5.00 pm on July 23 at Jeremias Dias Hall, Visakha Vidyalaya, Vajira Road, Colombo 5.

The Oration is conducted in memory of Mrs. Pulimood who served as principal for 22 years and was responsible for changing the direction of education of Buddhist women, enabling them to achieve academic excellence and serve the country in many diverse fields.

The Orator Prof. Gita Fernando is a past student who has excelled in the field of pharmacology and will be speaking on 'The marvels of modern medicine.'

New Information Ministry Secretary assumes duties today

New Mass Media and Information Ministry Secretary Charitha Herath will assume duties in his new post at 10.30 am today at the Mass Media and Information Ministry premises.

Prior to becoming chairman of the Central Environment Authority, Herath was a senior consultant to the Ministry of Mass Media and Information when Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa was Media Minister.

Stupa excavation begins today

Priyanka Kurugala

The Archaeological Department will start excavating the ancient Owagiriya Stupa in the Ampara district today on the direction of Archaeological Department Director General Senarath Dissanayake, Archaeological Deputy Director Dr Nimal Perera said.

The Owagiriya excavation project commenced on the directive of National Heritage Minister Jagath Balasuriya last month.

A large Buddha statue was found at the site, during the first stage of excavation, he said.

Lightning kills 42 year old

YASARATNE GAMAGE

A man struck by lightning died on admission to Polipithigama Hospital.

Police media sources said S B Nimalaratne of Moragoda, Polpithigama was sheltering under a tree during heavy rains when he was struck by the lightning.