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N.R. Gajendran to deliver ‘Shelton Wirasinha Oration’ hosted by Wesley College
As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations this year, Wesley College Colombo will host the ‘Shelton Wirasinha Oration’ at 5.30 pm on Wednesday 06th March 2024 at the College Hall.
The Oration will be delivered by distinguished old boy of the College and well-renowned tax specialist N.R. Gajendran, and is open to the public.
With his 21-year tenure as Principal of Wesley College, from 1962-1983, Arthur Shelton Wirasinha goes on record as being the second longest serving Principal of the College after Revd. Henry Highfield.
A product of Richmond College, Galle, Shelton Wirasinha, better known as ‘ASW’, touched the hearts and lives of tens of thousands of students who passed through the portals of Wesley College.
Now spread across Sri Lanka, and all over the world, they fondly remember him with great respect and deep gratitude even to this day.
“A truly fitting tribute to this great educationist, this annual Oration is an event where members of the Wesley fraternity, past and present, together with friends and well-wishers gather to reminisce ‘neath the Double Blue in an ambiance of great nostalgia”, says Wesley College Principal Avanka Fernando.
Gajendran
N.R. Gajendran was educated at Wesley College where he also vice-captained First XI cricket
Chartered Accountant and Founding and Senior Partner of Gajma & Co, he has concentrated immensely in the field of Tax and Fiscal matters for well over 40 years and is considered one of Sri Lanka’s foremost Tax Specialists.
Chairman of the International Fiscal Association (Sri Lanka Branch), he is also former Chairman of the Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) and a former Council Member of CA Sri Lanka.
Past Rotary District Governor of Sri Lanka, he delivered the inaugural oration of CA Sri Lanka and was a Member of the Revenue Authority of Sri Lanka
He is a sought after speaker and has been interviewed many times over by the media for his independent opinion.
The second day of the “Vesak Bhakti Gee Saraniya”, held in parallel with the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Kalapaya” jointly organized by the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Presidential Secretariat and the Prime Minister’s Office, commenced on Tuesday (13) at 6:30 p.m. under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat premises.
The evening featured musical performances by renowned vocalist Ilyas Beg and the Sri Lanka Air Force Bhakti Gee Troup, accompanied by the Air Force Band. A Vesak lantern exhibition was also held at the venue. The event was attended by the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, along with several senior officials of the Presidential Secretariat.
This Bhakthi Gee programme will continue today [May 14] and tomorrow at the same location. Additionally, a short-eats dansala is being held near the Presidential Secretariat for the benefit of the public visiting Colombo for Vesak, and will continue until May 16.
Meanwhile, a ‘Buth Dansala’ organized jointly by the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Army was inaugurated yesterday near the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of senior military officers. A large number of devotees from across the country attended the event.
In line with the ‘Buddha Rashmi’ and ‘Bauddhaloka Vesak Kalapya’, several Vesak programmes have been organized in the vicinity with the support of the Presidential Secretariat. These include the illumination of nearby government buildings and roads with decorative lights, and the display of Vesak lanterns, with the active participation of the Presidential Secretariat staff.
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The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island on Tuesday (13 May).
The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
During the ship’s stay in Colombo, crew members of ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ visited some tourist attractions in the country. In addition, the Commanding Officer and a group of
crew members of the ship called on senior officers of the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) to discuss key hydrographic matters of bilateral importance.
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“Clean Sri Lanka” joins hands to Improve facilities and sanitation at Kotmale Regional Hospital
Following the bus accident in the Garandiella area of Kotmale, a large number of injured individuals were admitted to the Kotmale Regional Hospital for treatment. In response, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme has collaborated to improve the facilities and sanitation of the hospital.
Accordingly, the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme actively worked to clean the hospital ward complex and the hospital premises, aiming to create a comfortable environment for the patients’ treatment and to enhance other facilities.
A notable aspect was the voluntary participation of the local community in this effort. The “Clean Sri Lanka” secretariat appreciates the dedication shown by the doctors and hospital staff of the Kotmale Regional Hospital, who provided emergency treatment to those injured in this unexpected incident despite having access to limited resources.
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