Elaborate arrangements on an islandwide scale have been made by members of the public, sales agents and employees of Upali Group of Companies to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the disappearance of Mr. Upali Wijewardene, the Founder, Chairman of Upali Group and others, which falls today (13).

This event will be commemorated by holding various religious ceremonies like Buddha Poojas, sil and meditation campaigns in temples in both urban and rural areas.

On 13th from 9.00 a.m. there will be blood donation campaign at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya organized by employees of Upali Group of Companies.

Besides arrangements are being made to offer alms giving to the Maha Sangha at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and scholarships to 10 needy children from Helena Wijewardane Maha Vidyalaya, Kelaniya.

Bodhi Pooja will be held from 6.00 p.m. at the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya.

A special pooja will be held at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy with the participation of Maha Sangha and Diyawadana Nilame at 10.00 a.m. Alms giving, lunch will be given to the inmates of "Asarana Sarana" Elders Home, Kandy at 11.30 am. and Bodhi Pooja and Pahan Pooja pinkama at Sri Natha Devalaya, Kandy at 5.30 p.m.

Special bodhi pooja and pahan pooja will be held at Sri Saman Devalaya, Ratnapura, organized by the UNL Ratnapura Branch and our Kandos and Delta sales agents.

The employees of Upali Trading Co. has arranged and alms giving - lunch for the 'Children's Home" at Ja-Ela.