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NP Governor calls on TNA Leader Sampanthan

Northern Province Governor Jeevan Thiagaraja paid a courtesy call on Tamil National Alliance Leader Parliamentarian R.Sampanthan and held talks.
Tree Planting Ceremony held to mark Meelad-un-Nabi

A solemn religious tree planting ceremony was held at Maradana Jumma mosque to mark the Meelad-un-Nabi (birthday of Prophet Muhammad) festival on Tuesday, October 19.
Remains of late Bandula Warnapura laid to rest at Borella Cemetery

The remains of late Bandula Warnapura, Sri Lanka’s first Test Captain, were laid to rest at the Borella cemetery on Tuesday, October 19.
Sumanthiran takes part in Farmers’ protests in Jaffna

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran participated and addressed demonstrations held opposite Agricutural Centres in Jaffna demanding an immediate solution to the fertilizer crisis.
Daham Sirisena appointed Chairman of Polonnaruwa SLFP Youth Council

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has appointed Daham Sirisena, the son of former President Maithripala Sirisena, as the Chairman of the Youth Council of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party in the Polonnaruwa District.
Vision of Prophet was to fill human society with wisdom, non-violence...Premier Mahinda

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that the vision of the Prophet was always to fill human society with virtue of wisdom and non-violence.
Reverse decision on fertilizer to avoid famine:- Ruwan

UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene has urged the government to reverse the decisions it had made with regard to fertilizer and thus avoid a famine which had already begun to emerge.
Cardinal Ranjith, Gunawansa Thero challenge transfer of Yugadanavi Power Plant shares in SC

The Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith and Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero have challenged transfer of shares of the Yugadanavi Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya to the American Company New Fortress Energy, Inc through a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court.
New constitution will be ready by January:- Minister Peiris

Foreign Minister G L Peiris has observed that the new constitution of the country would be finalized by January 2022.
Strive to disseminate Prophet Mohamed’s vision to strengthen co-existence among people:- President Gotabaya

President Gotabaya has observed that the best way to pay special respect to Prophet Muhammad, who is highly revered by the Islam devotees in Sri Lanka and the world over, is to strive to further disseminate his vision to strengthen coexistence among the people.
Fishermen’s protest on fishing craft not against India but failure to implement laws against poaching:- Shanakiyan

Tamil National Alliance Batticaloa Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has observed that protest by northern fishermen on fishing craft was not against India but against failure to implement laws to prevent poaching in northern seas and destructive bottom trawling.
Sri Lanka’s first Test Cricket Captain Warnapura no more

Sri Lanka’s first Test Cricket Captain Bandula Warnapura passed away on Monday, October 18 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
Milinda presents ‘Integrated Country Strategy for the Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions’ to Premier Mahinda

Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India presented the Sinhala and English copies of the ‘Integrated Country Strategy for the Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions in India 2021/2023’ to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajaapske at Temple Trees recently.
Sumanthiran among fishermen protesting against failure to implement laws against poaching in Lankan waters

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran was among the Northern fishermen protesting against failure to implement laws against poaching in Sri Lankan waters and destructive bottom trawling.
President appoints Task Force for Green Agriculture

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 14-member Presidential Task Force for Green Agriculture to promote eco-friendly organic fertilizer production.
Parliamentarian Ven Athuraliye Rathana Thero expelled from Ape Jana Bala Party

Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero has been expelled from Ape Jana Bala Party (Our Power of People Party).
Outgoing Czech Republic ambassador Milan Havorka calls on Premier Mahinda

The outgoing non-resident Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Sri Lanka Milan Havorka made a farewell call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse recently.

Arrive at a consensus on contentious issues:- National Peace Council tells Tamil, Muslim political parties

The National Peace Council (NPC) has urged Tamil and Muslim parliamentarians and political parties to explore ways and means of achieving consensus on contentious issues rather than sticking to their
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Life and guru are inseparable

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Your life itself is Guru tattva. Throw light on your own life. The wisdom that shines through your life is to be honoured. That is honouring Guru. Life has taught you so many things. Reflect upon your life and ponder what have you done right, and what you haven’t and honour the wisdom that life has offered to you. Read more

Sivanayagam; an editor par excellance, an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba

Sivanayagam

Centenary birth anniversary of legendary Tamil Newspaper Editor and staunch Sai devotee late S.T.Sivanayagam falls on today, July 2. Read more

Can yoga help me boost immunity? YES!!

Art of Living Shiva Temple

Regular practice of yoga has shown effective results. Different asanas (postures) boost immunity, build the body’s strength and increase energy levels. Read more

Ven. Gnanasara Thera participates at Maha Yagam in…

General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Ven. Galagoda Athurelia Gnanasara Thera participated at the Maha Yagam conducted at the Ponnalai Vratharaja Perumal Koil on Tuesday, September 14 to invoke...

People of Kagama, Anuradhapura accorded a reception to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics F46 Javelin Gold Medallist Dinesh Priyantha Herath recently for his great achievement.

Grade V Scholarship Exam guide books were donated to 280 students in Eachalampattu under the auspices of Kabilar Social Advancement Council at its office in Trincomalee recently.

Special poojas were held at Naguleewsawaram Temple and Maaviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple to invoke blessings to protect people from Covid -19 pandemic.

Malaiyaka Makkal Munnani held special religious observances at the Aanjaneyar Temple in Rambodai on Saturday, May 1. Poojas were conducted seeking divine blessings to the workers affected by COVID-19.

Retired teacher Kanthaswamy Umapathy Sivam passed away on Wednesday, April 28. He had been a devotee of Swamy Gengadarananda.

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian President’s Counsel M.A.Sumanthiran inspected the traditional grazing lands alleged to have been encroached in the Pattipalai area in Batticaloa and held talks with the grazing land...

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Namal Rajapakse presided over the event held at the Trincomalee District Public Auditorium recently to discuss plans to promote rural economy in the Trincomalee...

- By K.Kishanth A ‘Do You Know’ Quiz was conducted among students in higher classes in Trincomalee district schools recently under the joint patronage of Trincomalee District University Students’ Association and...

The 30th Gurupoojai of Swami Gengatharananda.is to be observed in Trincomalee with religious fervor under the patronage of Trincomalee Sivayoga Samajam at its Hall on Saturday, March 13. President R.Ravichandramohan...

Dr. Bharathy assumes duties as Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University
Dr. Bharathy Kennedy on Monday, February 15 officially assumed duties as the new Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University. She garlanded the statue of Swamy Vipulananda in the campus…
TNA Parliamentarian meets Valaichennai Hospital Director, discusses the needs of patients, staff
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Govinthan Karunakaram paid a visit to the Valaichenai Hospital and discussed the needs of the hospital, patients and the staff with the Director of the Hospital…
Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna University
An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.

Trinco Shanmuga student Keshalini secures merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship exam
Keshaliny, a student at Trincomalee Sri Shanmuga Hindu Girls’ College has secured merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship Examination by obtaining 179 points.
Jaffna University suspends 7 senior undergraduates for ragging
Jaffna University administration has taken a decision to suspend seven senior undergraduates from attending lectures allegedly for subjecting a group of new students to ragging on several occasions on 08-10-2020…
Mavai, Sara at COVID-19 Awareness Program in Chavakacheri
Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Mavai Senathyrasa and Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian E. Saravanapavan were the Chief Guests at the COVID-19 Awareness Program held at the Chavakacheri Bus Stand…

Rudra Pooja at Kandy Selvavinayagar Koil for recovery from COVID-19
A Hindu ritual of Rudra Pooja is held for 108 days at the Selvavinaygar Koil in Kandy seeking divine grace to save the country and the people from the COVID-19…
Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha passes its budget for 2021
The Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha controlled by Tamil National Alliance passed its budget for 2021 recently.
Demo in Mannar protesting against cremation of Muslims dying of COVID-19
A demonstration was held in Mannar recently protesting against the cremation of the Muslims.