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SSC pays glowing tribute to club stalwart
By Harischandra Gunaratna
The Sinhalese Sports Club paid a glowing tribute to one of its loyal and trusted members last Monday (15) by naming its new state-of-the-art administration block the Nimal Dias Jayasinha Administration Enclave. The new administration enclave was ceremonially opened amidst a large gathering of club members, well-wishers, and a galaxy of past cricketers, which included past Sri Lanka and SSC captains.
The president of the club, I.S. de Silva, addressing the large gathering, said that Jayasinha, a long-standing member, has rendered yeoman service to the club. Therefore, the SSC decided to honour its stalwart by naming the new administration block the Nimal Dias Jayasinha Administration Enclave.
The Club President mentioned that Jayasinha’s journey with the SSC has lasted over five decades, during which period he served the club as its assistant secretary, Honorary Secretary, Vice President, and he is also a Lifetime Trustee. De Silva said Jayasinha hailed from a cricketing family, and his illustrious father, Douglas (DD) Jayasinha, an old boy of Mahinda College, Galle, represented the country with distinction and later served as the chief selector for eleven years.
“Douglas Jayasinha was a person with honesty and integrity, and no one was able to influence his decisions, however powerful they were,” said De Silva. One instance, the then President of the BCCSL, Robert Senanayake, had wanted Jayasinha to change the captain of a team that had already been selected. Jayasinha’s reply to Senanayake was to desist from interfering with the selection process, the SSC President remarked.
He said that Nimal Dias Jayasinha inherited his father’s noble qualities and continues to uphold them. Nimal Dias Jayasingha thanked the President and the Executive Committee for the honour bestowed on him. Jayasinha hailed former Sri Lanka cricket captain Michael Tissera, who graced the occasion, as a cricketer with swagger, panache, and astuteness. Tissera was akin to former Australian captain and commentator Richie Benaud.
Vasantha Wijesekra delivered the welcome address, and Nilanka Pieris delivered the vote of thanks.
Four persons including a Budhist monk died and 32 others were injured when two SLTB buses collided head on at Weerawila at arond 12 noon today (18).
Three of the deceased were women. 22 of the injured were admitted to the Hambanthota Hospital while 10 others have been admitted to the Debarawewa hospital.
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship OONAMI which arrived at the port of Colombo on a goodwill and replenishment visit on 09 Mar 26 departed on 11 March.
The departing ship was given a formal farewell from the Sri Lanka Navy, in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.
The 150.5m long JMSDF OONAMI is commanded by Commander IIO Hiromasa.
During the stay in the island, crew members of the ship explored some tourist attractions in Colombo. The itinerary also included a coastal clean-up drive participated by naval personnel of both countries and engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy, designed to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation.
The Central Cultural Fund established under the provisions of the Central Cultural Fund Act No. 57 of 1980 is responsible for development of cultural and religious monuments in Sri Lanka, settling the expenditure borne for development, renovation and conservation of local and foreign cultural monuments, awarding financial donations for artisans as well as awarding those who served the nation in the fields of culture and religious sectors.
The said act has been passed in Parliament 45 years back and, the requirement to revise the provisions of the act according to the contemporary requirements haa been recognized.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers granted their policy
approval to amend the said act, considering the resolution furnished by the Minister of Buddhasashana, Religious and Cultural Affairs.
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