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SAFA Counselling Centre: (SAFA) New survey to help married working women

By Arrenga Nadaraja and Yomal Senerath-Yapa   For Ameena Mustapha and her team at the SAFA Counselling Centre in Dehiwela, it was one more step towards better mental health care for women when they conducted, last month, a mental wellbeing survey of married working women in Colombo and the suburbs. The online survey was done with 68 women and the …

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The Senior Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony at Zahira College Colombo

The Senior Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony of Zahira College Colombo took place on Wednesday October 23 at the esteemed Ghafoor Hall, honoring the dedication and leadership of the newly appointed prefect body. This annual event is a cherished tradition, symbolizing the trust and responsibility placed on the young leaders of Zahira College. The ceremony began with an inspiring welcome speech by …

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Special measles vaccination programme from next week

The Ministry of Health announced here on Thursday,31 Oct. that a special measles vaccination program will start from November 4 to 9. This program targets individuals who have not previously been vaccinated against measles or who have only received a single dose. According to Senior Epidemiologist at the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Hasitha Tissera, the vaccination …

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YWMA opens a Ahadiya school in Wellampitiya, Malaysian envoy praises efforts to impart religious education among needy children

The Young Women’s Muslim Association,YWMA, in collaboration with Masjid Un Noor Jumma Masjid inaugurated a new Ahadiyyah School at the Sithy Fathima Ovais Centre, Polwatte, Goathami road, Wellampitiya on Saturday October 26. It was held under the patronage of YWMA President Mrs. Fawaza Thaha. Welcome address was delivered by C.M.S Uvais, Trustee Masjid un Noor Jumma Masjid. Chief Guest of …

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YMMA Scholarships Application for GCE A/L Students 2024

All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference (ACYMMAC)   Application for All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference (ACYMMAC) Scholarships to GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Students 2024   – Based on the GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination 2023 (2024)   * Financial Assistance for 18 Months * Closing Date: 2024.10.31   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .   * PLEASE DOWNLOAD …

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McDonald’s burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

BBC – A McDonald’s sandwich has been making people sick in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause serious stomach problems, has been found in McDonald’s Quarter Pounder sandwiches, the CDC announced on Tuesday. So far, the CDC has recorded 49 cases of illness across 10 …

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