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Opposition Whip Kiriella calls on Buddhist Prelate, urges the need for a postponement of debate on Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill

Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District SJB Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Malwatte Maha Viharaya Anunayake Ven Niyamgoda Vijithasiri Thera and Maha Lekhkadhikari of the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya Ven Medgama Dhammananda Thera and urged the need to postpone the debate on Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill. SJB Colombo District Parliamentarian Dr Harsha de Silva accompanied him.
Basil flies to US for medical treatment

National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman of the Special Presidential Task Force on Economic Revival and Poverty Alleviation and National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa left for the US on Wednesdy, May 13 seeking medical treatment.
3 Commemorative Stamps, First Day covers issued to mark Vesak Festival presented to Premier Mahinda

Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella presented the three Commemorative Stamps, First Day and Commemorative leaflets issued by the government to mark the National Vesak Festival to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees, on Wednesday, May 12. The three commemorative stamps are in the denominatons of Rs.10.00, Rs 15.00 and Rs 45.00.
Invite all parties to join hands to protect the country, people from the catastrophe of Coronavirus … Karu appeals to President

Former Speaker and Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) Karu Jayasuriya has made an appeal to President Gotabaya Rajapakse to invite all parties to join hands at this hour to protect the country and the people from this catastrophe of coronavirus.
Basil to lead Presidential Task Force to transform Sri Lanka’s economy into a green socio-economy

A Presidential Task Force led by Basil Rajapakse has been appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapakse to transform Sri Lanka’s economy into a green socio-economy with sustainable solutions to climate change. The Task Force comprises 46 members including five Cabinet Ministers, a Governor, 14 State Ministers and a female Member of Parliament.
Korean envoy calls on Attorney General

Ambassador of Korea to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin paid a courtesy call on Attorney General Dappula De Livera on Tuesday, May 11 and held talks on enhancing legal cooperation and assistance between Korea and Sri Lanka.
SJB parliamentarians meet and discuss the current Coronavirus pandemic

Senior parliamentarians of SJB met in Colombo and held discussions on the current coronavirus pandemic in the island. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa chaired.
Set up mechanism to ensure continuous, efficient essential services, distribution of consumer goods … Govt instructs local authorities

The government has given instructions to all District Secretaries, Government Agents and Divisional Secretaries to set up a mechanism at the local level to continuously and efficiently distribute essential services and consumer goods to the people without interruptions.
Cabinet that has experienced members must take over full powers, protect the people from COVID-19 pandemic: Ranil Wickremasinghe

Former Prime Minister and United National Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has appealed to the government to take over the responsibility and full powers to manage and control the coronavirus pandemic as there are many experienced members within the Cabinet.
The island’s economy is in dire straits due to mismanagement: Handunnetti.

JVP Politburo member and former Parliamentarian Sunil Handunnetti has charged that the island’s economy was in dire straits due to mismanagement. The 2020 Central Bank annual report presented to Parliament last week was a testimony to the fact that the country’s economy is in dire straits.
Wakf Board directs Mosques not to hold Eid prayers

Wakf board of Sri Lanka has decided not to permit Eid prayers at any Mosque in Sri Lanka on the upcoming Eid-Ul-Fitr festival day, due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
Sumanthiran meets Jeewan Thondaman, discusses issues related to Provincial Council polls

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran recently met with Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary State Minister Jeewan Thondaman and held talks on the issues related to the conduct of Provincial Council polls.

Cabinet that has experienced members must take over full powers, protect the people from COVID-19 pandemic: Ranil Wickremasinghe

Former Prime Minister and United National Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has appealed to the government to take over the responsibility and full powers to manage and control the coronavirus pandemic
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Devotees revere Guruji Sri Sri Ravishankar

on his 65^th Birthday

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

- By Rev. Sister Concelia H C

“Something we have heard and seen with our own eyes; Something we have touched and have carefully watched is that what gives life.” (1 John 1:3)

There are Personalities who touch the lives of millions of people and bring about a phenomenal or even astonishing changes in their lives. One such person in our modern world is Guruji Sri SriRavishankar whose Birthday falls on the 13th May. Read more

Poojas at Naguleswaram, Mavitapuram Kandaswamy Koi…

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 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...

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...

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.

New Trincomalee Government Agent assumes duties
The new Government Agent of Trincomalee Saman Dharsana assumed duties at the District Secretariat recently. Earlier, he had served as the Secretary to the Chief Minister of Southern Province. Senior…
Demo in Mullaitheewu against attack on two Tamil journalists
A demonstration was held in Mullaitivu recently under the patronage of the Jaffna Press Club condemning the alleged attack on two Tamil correspondents while they were working on a story…
Token fast at Chavakacheri by Tamil political parties
A token fast was held by Tamil political parties at the Sivan Temple premises on Saturday, Septemeber 26 urging the government to respect the rights of the Tamil people.