Sri Lankans in Dubai and Abu Dhabi donates 4.3 millions for war
heroes
4.3 Million Sri Lankan rupees, collected from the
patriotic Sri Lankans living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to upgrade the medical
and welfare of the disabled war heroes, was officially handed over to
the H.E President Mahinda Rajapaksha at the Temple Trees this morning, 7
April.
The "Api Wenuwen Api" musical show had been held on
21st and 26th November 2008 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively to raise
funds for the welfare of the war heroes at the "Ranaviru Sevana" in
Ragama.
3 million rupees was collected from the musical event
held in Abu Dhabi organized by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE, while
1.3 million rupees were collected from the even held in Dubai organized
by the 'Hela Bima' foundation.
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Under the guidance of H.E the Ambassador Janaka Bandara, Mr. Hemantha
Kahawalage -The Labour Welfare officer of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in
Abu Dhabi, UAE handed over the cheque of Rs. 3 million Collected From
the Sri Lankan community in Abu Dhabi. |
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The President of the Hela Bima organization, Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka
Thero handed over the cheque of Rs. 1.3 million Collected From the Sri
Lankan community in Dubai. |
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