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Special prayers in Colombo to mark Prophet Muhamma’s birthday

Special prayers were held to mark Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday at the Ummu Zavaya Mosque, Colombo under the patronage of the Board of Trustees of the Ummu Zavaya Mosque observing guidelines of Health Authorities.
New Chinese envoy arrives in Colombo

Ambassador-designate of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong arrived in Colombo on Friday night, October 30. He is scheduled to assume office after a two week quarantine. He is a senior diplomat and former President of China Institute of International Studies.
Prophet Muhammad’s vision was to fill the human society with good qualities, knowledge and non-violence … Premier Mahinda

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that Prophet Muhammad’s vision was to fill the human society with good qualities, knowledge and non-violence. Mutual understanding, brotherhood, helping one another and fairness are the basic teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
Mano Ganesan backtracks, withdraws signature on petition seeking pardon to Duminda

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Parliamentarian Mano Ganesan has announced that he would withdraw his signature from the petition seeking a presidential pardon for former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva.
Outgoing Air Force Chief calls on President Gotabaya

The outgoing 17 th Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sumangala Dias paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapakse at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday, October 29. He is due to retire on November 2 after 36 years of service.
Saumiyamoorthy Thondaman commemorated on 21 st death anniversary in Kottagala

The 21 st death anniversary of the Founder of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress late Saumiyamoorthy Thondaman was commemorated at CLF Campus in Kottagala on Thursday, October 29.
Sumanthiran meets TNA Councilors of the Jaffna MC

Tamil National Alliance Jaffna District Parliamentarian Attorney at Law M.A.Sumanthiran met with the 16 TNA Councilors in the Jaffna Municipal Council and discussed issues faced by the Council including the presentation of the third annual Budget of the Council-2021 Budget.
The government will not sign MCC agreement detrimental to the country … Weerawansa

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Minister Wimal Weerawansa has observed that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had assured the Cabinet of ministers that his government wouldn’t sign the MCC (Millennium Challenge Corporation) agreement.
Allocate SJB MPs who voted for 20A seats in the Govt Benches … Kiriella

Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella has urged Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene to allocate seats for the opposition SJB Parliamentarians who voted in favour of 20th Amendment within the ruling party benches.
Illankai-Inthia Samuthaya Peravai calls on Premier Mahinda

A delegation of Illankai-Inthia Samuthaya Peravai paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mahinda recently and held talks. The meeting took place at Temple Trees.
Sampanthan calls on Indian envoy

Tamil National Alliance Leader Trincomalee Parliamentarian R.Sampanthan paid a courtesy call on the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay at the Envoy’s official residence India House on Wednesday, October 28.
Court restrains ACTC from suspending Manivannan from his membership in Jaffna MC

Jaffna District Court has issued an interim order restraining All Ceylon Tamil Congress from expelling Attorney at Law Visvalingam Manivannan from his being a member of the Jaffna Municipal Council. The order will be effective for 14 days.

We expect Sri Lanka to honour its pledge for accountability, justice, and reconciliation … Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has observed that the US fully expected that Sri Lanka would fulfill its pledges to take meaningful, concrete steps to promote accountability, justice, and
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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...

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...

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.

- 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.

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…
Commemoration of Dharmalingam on his 35th death anniversary
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.

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