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Battles to save Sinharaja chronologised
Chief Guest Irangani Serasinghe lighting the traditional oil lamp. Also present were Prof. Tissa Vitharana, Juana Elena Ramos (Cuban Ambassador), Palitha Fernando PC, AHM Fowzie (former Environment Minister), Prof. Krishan Deheragoda and Dr. Prasanna Cooray.
“Politics of a Rainforest: Battles to save Sinharaja”, a book by Dr. Prasanna Cooray was launched at the Hector Kobbekaduwa auditorium, Colombo 7, recently with the participation of a large gathering that included academics, activists, politicians and journalists. The veteran actress, Irangani Serasinghe, who is also a pioneering environmental activist in the country, was the Chief Guest.
Prof. Tissa Vitharana was the Guest of Honour. His late wife Kamini and her sister Irangani were instrumental in forming the first environmental activist group in Sri Lanka, “Ruk Rekaganno” in the early 1970s.
Delivering the keynote speech, former Attorney General Palitha Fernando, PC noted that this book was important as it chronologized the public campaigns aimed at protecting Sinharaja since the independence.
Renowned herpetologist Mendis Wickremasinghe, and author Dr. Prasanna Cooray also spoke.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.
The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.
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