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Poor cancer patient struggling to find money to buy his medicines

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4 years ago

2021/01/10

Life is a painful battle for Jagath Prasanna, a cancer patient with two school-going children struggling to eke out an existence.

As he has undergone bilateral cervical block dissection (total thyroidectomy) at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital, he is no longer able to work to provide for his family.

To keep the home fires burning, his wife works as a kitchen helper in the canteen of a company in Katunayake. Even the daily wage she earns is hardly sufficient to make ends meet particularly with two children to look after.

Jagath’s elder son is studying for his GCE (Ordinary Level) examination, while the younger boy is still in grade nine.

There was a time when he was given his medicines free of charge by the hospital, but now he has been asked to buy them from outside, which costs him Rs. 8,500/- per month, a luxury he cannot afford with the meagre daily wage his wife earns.

One of his kidneys is also dysfunctional and he was administered a course of injections during a three-week stay in a government hospital recently.

“I will not live long if I don’t take the prescribed medicines”, Jagath says.

“My biggest worry is the fate that will befall my family if I die as both my children are still studying”, he said.

Those eager to help this poor cancer patient can credit their contributions to Account No. 8330027439, Commercial Bank, Minuwangoda, in favor of R. P. K. Jagath Prasanna. His address is: No. 515/01, Arangawa, Horampella, Minuwangoda. Jagath can be contacted on 0776135064.

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Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away aged 95

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10 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.

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Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)

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11 hours ago

2025/03/25

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Saman Sri Rathnayake, Commissioner General of Elections (pic by Priyan de Silva)

The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.

The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.

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Navy assist to conduct St. Anthony’s Church festival in Palaitivu

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17 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.

Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.

In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.

The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.

This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.

The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.