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Dinesh receives blessings of Maha Sangha

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Thursday, August 13 visited the Dharmayathanaya at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo, and received the blessings of the Maha Sangha.
Government is committed to build an independent, impartial media tradition … Rambukwela

Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has assured that he would build an independent and impartial media tradition in the country.
Wigneswaran takes oaths at Mullivaikal Memorial

Thamil Makkal Thesiya Kootany Leader former Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice Wigneswaran who has been elected to Parliament from the Jaffna Electoral district took oaths at the Mullivaikal Memorial in Mullaitheewu on Thursday, August 13.
Douglas Devananda assumes duties

EPDP Leader Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda assumed duties at his Ministry in Maligawatte on Wednesday, August 12.
SJB submits its finalized National List Parliamentarians to the NEC

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya, led by Sajith Premadasa, has submitted its finalized national list members to the National Election Commission.
Admiral Jayanath Colombage appointed new Foreign Secretary

Admiral Jayanath Colombage has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary. He had been Additional Secretary to the President for Foreign Relations. Admiral Colombage replaces former Foreign Secretary Ravinath Aryasinghe.
69 senior sailors granted interest free loan

69 senior sailors have been granted an interest free loan worth Rs. 500,000 each by the Sri Lanka Navy.
Presidential Commission of Inquiry summons Ranil, Sampanthan and others

Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) investigating the incident of political victimization has summoned the former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, TNA Leader Sampanthan and seven others to appear before it on August 21.
Court of Appeal restrains the execution of the arrest warrant issued on Kurunegala Mayor

The Court of Appeal has restrained the execution of the arrest warrant issued on Kurunegala Municipal Council Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana and four others till 24 August.
Ali Sabry accorded a warm reception in Colombo

National List candidate and Muslim Federation President Ali Sabry PC was accorded a reception in Colombo to mark the victory of the Sri Lanka Poujana Peramuna.
Court grants bail to Malaka Silva

Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court granted bail to Malaka Silva, the son of former minister Mervyn Silva when he was produced before it by the police.
Chinese Foreign Minister congratulates his Sri Lankan counterpart Dinesh

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has congratulated Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Relations Dinesh Gunawardena on his new appointment.

New Cabinet of Ministers and State Ministers sworn in

New Cabinet and State Ministers were sworn in at a ceremony held at the historic Magul Maduwa, the Audience Hall of Kandy Royal Palace at the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises
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Selvam, Vino accorded reception in Katkuli

Tamil National Alliance Vanni District Parliamentarians TELO Leader Selvam Aaikalanathan and Vinothrathalingam were accorded a reception at Katkuli recently under the patronage of Katkuli Development Society.

Tamil National Alliance Batticaloa district Parliamentarian Govindan Karunakaran was accorded a reception at Thuraineelavanai in Batticaloa on Tuesday, August 10.

Batticaloa district Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam was accorded a reception by his party supporters in his electorate on Saturday.

A demonstration was held recently at the statue of former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian late Raviraj opposite the Thenmaratchi Pradesa Secretariat in Chavakacheri in support of TNA candidate Sasikala who...

- By S.Kathiravan Rotarian Suresh Subramaniam was installed as the 42nd President of the Trincomalee Rotary Club at a meeting held at the Rotary House at Dyke Street in Trincomalee recently...

Eastern Province Commissioner of Indegenous Medicine Dr. Rajarajeswary Srithar inaugurated the Immune Enhancing Programme for school students at an event held under the auspices of Panchakarma Hospital at Kappalthurai in...

Swiss Envoy Hanspeter Mock paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Eastern Province Anuratha Yahampath during his visit to Trincomalee and held talks. The meeting took place at...

The election office of the Tamil National Alliance at Chavakacheri town was declared recently open under the patronage o Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Mavai Senathyrasa.

- By S.Kathiravan The officials of the Sanasa Bank in Trincomalee participated in a demonstration held opposite the office during lunch interval recently.

Batticaloa Mayor T.Saravanapavan led the election campaign of the Tamil National Alliance in Kallady in Batticaloa recently.

Crusaders for Democracy meet TNA in Kaluvanchikudy
Members of the Crusaders for Democracy met with the Tamil National Alliance Batticaloa district candidates contesting the forthcoming general election.
NP Governor Charles declares open MOH Office in Kondavil
Northern Province Governor P.S.M. Charles declared open the the newly constructed office of the Medical Officer of Health at Kondavil in Jaffna on Friday, July 17.
Karuna Amman declares open party office in Trincomalee
- By S.Kathiravan Tamilar Iykkiya Suthanthira Munnany Leader former Deputy Minister Vinayagmorrthy Muralitharn alias Karuna Amman recently declared open the party election office at the Third Lane in Orrs’ Hill, Trincomalee…

We extend solidarity with TNA to get 20 seats in the North, East … Crusaders for Democracy
Crusaders for Democracy have assured that it would extend support to the Tamil National Alliance to win 20 seats in the North and East. They would strive earnestly to make…
EP Governor inaugurates Sri Seelalankara Primary Privena in Kalkuda
Eastern Province Governor Anuratha Jagampath inaugurated the Sri Seelalankara Primary Privena in Kalkuda in Batticloa on Wednesday, July 1.
British Deputy High Commissioner meets with Suresh
Deputy High Commissioner of UK Negil Gowenok and official Sevon Lathem met with Joint President of the Tamil Makkal Thesiya Kootany Suresh Premachandran and held talks in Jaffna.

Election campaign of Sayanolipavan commences with prayers at Kaludawela Pillaiyar Koil
The election campaign of Digamadulla Tamil National Alliance Dr. Sayanolipavan Ramakrishnan commenced with prayers at Kaludawela Pillaiyar Koil in Thambiluvil on Friday.
Karuna Amman commences election canvassing with poojas at Pillaiyar Koil
Former Deputy Minister Leader of Thailar Iaikkiya Suthanthira Munnany Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman commenced his electioneering for the forthcoming polls by attending poojas at the Ambalathady Pillaiyar Koil in…
Statue of first Bishop of Jaffna declared open
The statue of the first Bishop of Jaffna Rev. Fr. Orazio Bettachini was declared open at the Jaffna Bishop’s House on Saturday, June 27 under the patronage of Jaffna Bishop…

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