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Late President R.Premadasa ‘s 97th birth anniversary commemorated in Colombo

Floral tributes were offered to the statue of late President Ranasinghe Premadasa in Colombo on Wednesday, June 23 to commemorate his 97th birthday.
Implement a mechanism to release persons imprisoned for a long-term due to delay in case proceedings: Namal’s call to govt in the House

Youth Affairs Minister Namal Rajapaksa has urged the Government to implement a mechanism to release persons who have been imprisoned for a long term due to a delay in case proceedings.
Measures taken by both Sri Lanka and India have been fruitful in enhancing bilateral relations: Foreign Minister Dinesh

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has stated that the bilateral measures taken by both Sri Lanka and India so far to enhance bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and India have been fruitful.
Vehicle procession by SJB MPs protesting against fuel price increase

Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarians proceeded to Parliament in a vehicle procession protesting against the fuel price hike.
No faith motion against Minister Udaya Gamanpila handed over to Speaker

The no faith motion against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila was handed over to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella at Speaker’s Office on Tuesday, June 22.
JVP holds demo in Rajagiriya demanding reduction of prices of fuel, essential commodities

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) held a demonstration in Rajagiriya on Tuesday, June 22 urging the government to bring down fuel prices and the prices of essential commodities.
UNP Leader Ranil takes oath as Member of Parliament

United National Party Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe took oath as Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Wednesday, June 23.
Demo by IUSF protesting against Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University Bill

University students held a demonstration in front of the Fort Railway station on Monday protesting against the proposed General Sir John Kotelawala National Defence University (KNDU) Bill.
Pakistan envoy presents donation to President to promote sports

The High Commissioner of Pakistan Major General (R) Muhammad Saad Khattak presented two cheques amounting to LKR 66 million & LKR 8.027 million to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at a ceremony held at Gangaramaya Temple on Monday, June 21.
Parliament to convene today, tomorrow

Parliament is to convene today, Tuesday, June 22 and tomorrow Wednesday, June 23 during the week. The decision was taken by the Committee on Parliamentary Business chaired by the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena held Monday, June 21.
JVP holds demonstration against rise in cost of living, fuel prices

A demonstration was held in Maharagama on Monday protesting against the increase in cost of living and fuel prices.
Banking sector is in crisis: Harsha

SJB Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva has charged that the banking sector was in crisis and urged the government to take measures to resolve the issue.

UNP Leader Ranil takes oath as Member of Parliament

United National Party Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe took oath as Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Wednesday, June 23.
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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.