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New Rs 1,000 note presented to Premier Mahinda

The new Rs. 1,000 note was presented to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa who is also the Finance Minister, by Central Bank Governor Prof. W.D. Lakshman at his official residence in Colombo on Thursday, September 24.
My statement does not refer to any matter under adjudication in a Court of Law ……. Ponnambalam

All Ceylon Tamil Congress MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has stated that his question ought to be allowed as it did not refer to any matter under adjudication before a Court of Law.
Speaker refuses Ponnambalam’s question citing Standing Orders and stating it is subjudice

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Thursday, September, refused a request by Ahila Ilankai Thamil Congress Leaader Parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam to raise a question citing Standing Order 27(2) and stating it was sub judice.
Centre for Policy Alternatives files petition against 20A in the SC

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu on Tuesday, September 23 filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the 20th Amendment to Constitution.
US envoy presents Personal Protective Equipment to Health Minister

Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) were presented by U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health Pavithra Wanniarachchi on Wednesday, September 23.
Premier Mahinda graces the opening of Suvisi Vivarana Mandiraya in Pannipitiya

The Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the ceremony held to mark the opening of the Suvisi Vivarana Mandiraya built at the Pannipitiya Sri Devram Maha Viharaya on Wednesday, September 23. He was Chief Guest.
US envoy calls on Minister Peiris

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Alaina B. Teplitz paid a courtesy call on Minister of Education – Prof. G.L. Peiris at the Education Ministry premises on Wednesday, September 23.
Lawyer Gallage files petition against 20A in the Supreme Court

Attorney at Law Indika Gallage residing in the Morontuduwa area filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 22 seeking the Court to issue a ruling that the ‘20th Amendment to the Constitution’ Bill is unconstitutional and that it should be passed by a two-thirds majority in Parliament and a public referendum.
Tissa Vitharana elected Chairman of COPA

Parliamentarian Prof. Tissa Vitharana has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) at its inaugural meeting convened at the Parliament Complex on Wednesday, September 23.
President Gotabaya, Premier Mahinda grace CWW Kannangara commemoration ceremony

President Gotabaya Rajapakse and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse graced the 51st Death Anniversary Commemoration of Dr. C.W.W. Kannangara, the Father of Free Education held at the Presidential Secretariat premises on Wednesday, September 23.
20A passed at first reading amidst shouts of ‘No to 20’ and ‘Yes to 20’

The ‘Twentieth Amendmenet to the Constitution’ presented in the House by the Minister of Justice Ali Sabry on Tuesday, September 22 was passed at its first reading amidst protests and shouts of “apita vissa epa” (“we don’t want 20”) and ‘yes to 20’.
Opposition need not worry about saving Prime Minister’s powers… Mahindananda responds to Hashim

Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has observed that the opposition need not worry about saving the powers of the Prime Minister. They would take care about it.

“I am certain UN will emphasize on sovereign equality of States, non-intererence in domestic affairs”: President Gotabaya

President Gotabaya Rajapakse has stated that at a time when the world is facing a common and an unrivalled threat, the “United Nations We Need”, would place due emphasis on
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Smart Classroom declared open at Kaileswara Colleg…

- 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.

- 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 Major General Senarath Bandara paid homage at Naga Viharaya recently.

Newly appointed Governor A.J.M. Muzammil assumed office as the Governor of the Uva Province at the Governor’s Office.

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.

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.

Northwestern Province (NWP) Governor Raja Collure assumed duties at the Wayamba Provincial Council on Monday, September 7.

About 383 unemployed graduates in Vavuniya were given letters of appointment at a meeting held in the Vavuniya Secretariat on Wednesday, September 2.

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...

The 35th death anniversary of former Jaffna Parliamentarian Dharmalingam was held at his memorial at Thavady in Jaffna recently.

Trincomalee Leo Club presents COVID-19 kits to schools
- By S.Kathiravan Trincomalee Hero Leo Club presented a set of COVID-19 kits including face masks and disinfectants to students of Kambankottam Sinhala Viyalayam and Pankulam Sinhala Viyalayam recently.
Heavy showers cause damage to 39 houses in Vavuniya
Around 39 houses and two temples in Vavuniya were damaged by heavy showers and strong breeze on Monday, August 31.
Small Entrepreuners’ Market declared open in Thampalakamam
- By S.Kathiravan The Small Entrepreuner’s Market was declared open recently at the Pradesa Saba Office recently under the patronage of Divisional Secretary Jeya Sripathy.

Demo in Trincomalee to mark International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances
- By S.Kathiravan A demonstration was held opposite the Trincomalee Central Bus Stand staging a peaceful protest demanding solution to the problems of the victims of enforced disappearances.
Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary in Pannakam
A simple ceremony was held at the Valikamam Pradesa Sabha grounds on Wednesday, August 26 to mark the 93rd birth anniversary of former Opposition Leader Apppillai Amirthalingam.
Hakeem chairs Kandy District SLMC Central Committee meeting
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem chaired the meeting of the SLMC Kandy District Central Committee Meeting held at the Kandy party office on Sunday, August 23.

New Jaffna Commander of Security Forces pays homage at Nagaeepa Temple
The 24th Commander of Security Forces – Jaffna, Major General Senarath Bandara paid homage at Nagadeepa Temple recently and received blessings of the Chief Incumbent.
Dambulla Mayor calls on Batticaloa Mayor
Mayor of the Dambulla Municipal Council Jaliya Opetha paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of the Batticaloa Municipal Council T.Saravanapavan on Monday, August 24 and held discussions. Deputy Mayor…
Beach cleaning by Trincomalee University Students’ Federation
- By S.Kathiravan The members of the Trincomalee University Students’ Federation engaged in ‘ Keep the Beach Clean’ campaign in Trincomalee on Tuesday, August 19.

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