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I am opposed to handing over ECT to foreigners… Sirisena
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has observed that both he and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party led by him had always been against handing over the East Container Terminal of the Colombo Port to foreigners. -
Let’s ensure that law is perceived as a friend, protector of the people, not viewed as instrument of oppression…Justice Nawaz
Justice A.H.M.D Nawaz has stressed that it should be ensured that the law is perceived as a friend and a protector of the people and not viewed as instrument of oppression. -
SJB complains to the police over Ukrainian tourism project
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya youth movement has lodged a written complaint with Police Headquarters against former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga over his Ukrainian tourism project. -
The proposal to give compulsory military training to all above the age of 18 years is impractical … Fonseka
Parliamentarian Field Marshal Fonseka has observed that the proposal to give compulsory military training to all above the age of 18 years was impractical. -
Health Minister Pavithra tests positive for COVID-19, undergoes treatment at Quarantine Centre
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi is currently undergoing treatment at an intermediate hotel quarantine centre in Hikkaduwa on being tested positive for COVID-19. She tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, January 22. -
President Gotabaya appoints 3 member Commission of Inquiry into reports on human rights violations
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued Extraordinary Gazette notification appointing a 3-member Commission of Inquiry (Col) to conduct investigations into and report or take necessary actions on findings of preceding Commissions or Committees appointed to investigate into human rights violations, serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other such offences. -
UNP officers assume duties at Sri Kotha
New office bearers of the United National Party assumed duties at the party Head Quarters Sri Kotha on January 21. -
Premier Mahinda congratulates US President, Vice President on their assumption of duties
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has congratulated Joe Biden on his assumption of duties as the 46th President of the USA. He tweeted: -
Sajith’s ambition was to be UNP leader, he didn’t strive for party’s victory….Rathnapriya
UNP Parliamentarian Saman Rathnapriya has charged that while Sajith Premadasa was in the UNP, his ambition had been to grab leadership. He didn’t strive for the party’s victory. -
Corpses of 4 fishermen from sunken Indian trawler recovered
Corpses of four fishermen on the sunken Indian fishing trawler have been recovered by the Sri Lankan Navy diving teams engaged in the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation. -
President Gotabaya extends best wishes to US President, Vice President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended best wishes to US President Joe Biden and the Vice President Kamala Harris on assuming office. -
I will be President for all Americans, fight for those who did not support me as those who did support … Biden pledges
Joe Biden has pledged that he would be a President for all Americans and promised that he would fight for those who did not support him as for those who did.
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Let’s ensure that law is perceived as a friend, protector of the people, not viewed as instrument of oppression…Justice Nawaz
Justice A.H.M.D Nawaz has stressed that it should be ensured that the law is perceived as a friend and a protector of the people and not viewed as instrument of
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Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna Univ…
An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.
Read moreTrinco Shanmuga student Keshalini secures merit pa…
Keshaliny, a student at Trincomalee Sri Shanmuga Hindu Girls’ College has secured merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship Examination by obtaining 179 points.
Read moreJaffna University suspends 7 senior undergraduates…
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...
Read moreMavai, Sara at COVID-19 Awareness Program in Chava…
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...
Read moreRudra Pooja at Kandy Selvavinayagar Koil for recov…
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...
Read morePoint-Pedro Pradesa Sabha passes its budget for 20…
The Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha controlled by Tamil National Alliance passed its budget for 2021 recently.
Read moreDemo in Mannar protesting against cremation of Mus…
A demonstration was held in Mannar recently protesting against the cremation of the Muslims.
Read moreNew 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...
Read moreDemo in Mullaitheewu against attack on two Tamil j…
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...
Read moreToken fast at Chavakacheri by Tamil political part…
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.
Read moreSmart Classroom declared open at Kaileswara College, Nilaveli
- By S.Kathiravan A smart classroom of the Nilaveli Kaileswara College was declared open recently under the patronage of Trincomalee Zonal Director of Education Sivagnanam Sivagnanam Sritharan.
Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam Prefects in Cleaning Campaign along coastal areas
- By Shanmugalingam Surenthiran Prefects of Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam participated in a Cleaning Campaign of Coastal areas from Wellawatte Railway Station to Nelson Place recently.
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces pays homage at Naga Viharaya
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces Major General Senarath Bandara paid homage at Naga Viharaya recently.
Muzammil assumes duties as Uva Province Governor
Newly appointed Governor A.J.M. Muzammil assumed office as the Governor of the Uva Province at the Governor’s Office.
Manivannan inaugurates Tamil Thesiya Youth Front
Former National Organizer of the Tamil Thesiya Makkal Munany Attornet at Law V.Manivannan inaugurated the Tamil Thesiya Youth Front recently. Jafna Municipal Council Member Parthipan and others were present.
Renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church declared open
The renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church, which was damaged during the conflict, was eclared open under the patronage of Batticaloa Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah recently.
NWP Governor assumes duties
Northwestern Province (NWP) Governor Raja Collure assumed duties at the Wayamba Provincial Council on Monday, September 7.
383 unemployed graduates handed appointment letters in Vavuniya
About 383 unemployed graduates in Vavuniya were given letters of appointment at a meeting held in the Vavuniya Secretariat on Wednesday, September 2.
TULF holds Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary in Jaffna
Tamil United Liberation Front former Leader and former Opposition Leader Appapillai Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary was remembered at a simple event held at the office of the TULF in Jaffna…
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Empathy, kindness essential tools for national recovery … Former US...
British Premier Johnson and fiancée blessed with a son
Donald Trump inks order temporarily suspending approval of green cards...
Put an end to political victimization … Eran Wickramaratne in the House
Rauff Hakeem urges Speaker to conduct investigations into reports carrying allegations against him
“A parliamentarian needs passion for politics to succeed and Ranjith had it in abundance”: Sunil...
Jayaratne was a Voice of Pride in Parliament – Vasudeva
Sirisena, his private secretary directed to appear beore PCol today
Take legal action aginst Sirisena for contempt of Court … Dilshan Jayasuriya
8 Tamil Nadu fishermen remanded by Trincomalee Courts
Kayts Court remands four Tamil Nadu fishermen
Holy Girivalam at Thiruvannamalai banned on April 7,8
Tamil Nadu reputed folk singer actress Paravai Muniyamma no more...
Tamil Nadu Assembly condoles death of Persiriyar Anbazhagan
Madras High Court dismisses petition by Nalini
Holy Navarathri festival, Doll Display at Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam...
Sage Agasthiyar Statue installed at Gopalapuram Siddha Ayurveda Hospital
Sai Kouwshigan wins at International Painting Competition ‘United Against CORONA’
Traditional Kalanchi Kaiyalithal ritual at Nallur Kandaswamy Temple
Bagawan Baba’s 95 th Janana Thinam observed at Colombo Sri...
Deepavali special poojas at sacred Mamangeswaram
Holy Thuwathasa Pooja at Dehiwela Nedumal Temple
Chariot Festival of Selva Sannithy Murugan Koil
