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Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake apologizes to all affected by leak of his recordings of phone conversations

Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake on Tuesday tendered apologies to all those who had got into trouble due to the leak of recordings of his telephone conversations with him.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya approves the tabling of forensic audit reports on CB bond issue

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has approved the tabling of the forensic audit report yesterday in Parliament. He held that the release of the documents would not impact legal proceedings or investigations.
ASEAN Heads based in Colombo call on Premier Mahinda

Envoys of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) based in Colombo paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on Tuesday, January 21 and held discussions.
Justice Nawaz sworn in as Acting President of Court of Appeal

Court of Appeal Judge Justice A. H. M. D. Nawaz has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal.
EU Ambassador Denis Chaibi in Muhamalai, launches EU-funded demining project

Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka Denis Chaibi launched an EU-funded demining project implemented by HALO Sri Lanka during a visit to the Muhamalai minefield.
JVP will oppose moves to do away with 19A ... Bimal Rathnayake

JVP Parliamentarian Bimal Rathnayake has observed that his party would oppose the moves to do away with the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. We are against it. We will defeat any such moves. The 19th Amendment strengthened Parliament.
Pakistan’s new High Commissioner presents credentials to President Gotabaya

Pakistan’s new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General (Retd.) Muhammad SaadKhattak presented his credentials to President GotabayaRajapaksaat at the President’s Office on January 20.
Sampanthan graces traditional Pongal Festival in Trincomalee

- By S.Kathiravan Tamil National Alliance Leader Parliamentarian R.Sampanthan graced the traditional Thai Pongal festival held at the public vehicle park in Trincomalee on Sunday, January 19.
Four Tamil Nadu fishermen apprehended for poaching in Sri Lanka territorial waters

Four Tamil Nadu fishermen were apprehended in the seas northwest of the Delft island by the Sri Lankan Navy allegedly for poaching in Sri Lankan territorial waters. Their fishing trawler was also seized.
Minister Johnston inspects Trincomalee port holds talks over its development

Minister of Roads and Highways, Ports and Shipping, Johnston Fernando visited the Trincomalee Port and held talks over its development.
Sajith Premadasa’s political morality can be fathomed over his double stance on MCC pact now and prior to polls … Premier Mahinda

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that people can fathom Sajith’s political morality over his stance on the MCC pact now and prior to presidential poll.
Be a bundle of firewood, not a single stick … Karu Jayasuriya tells UNF Leaders

United National Party senior leader Speaker of House Karu Jayasuriya has appealed to the leaders of the United National Front led by the United National Party (UNP) to remain united and move forward.

JVP will oppose moves to do away with 19A ... Bimal Rathnayake

JVP Parliamentarian Bimal Rathnayake has observed that his party would oppose the moves to do away with the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. We are against it. We will defeat
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ITAK Women’s Wing holds Pongal festival in Nallur

A grand Pongal Festival was held at the Ilam Kalaignar Hall in Nallur recently under the patronage of the Women's Wing of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi recently.

The annual Kite Festival was held in the Uthaya Sooriyan Beach in Valvettithurai recently with the active participation of hundreds of contestants. Several colourful kites of different sizes, shapes etc...

Tamil National People’s Front Leader Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam inaugurated the Kumar Ponnambalam Memorial Soft Ball Cricket Tournament at the Mankulam School grounds recently.

- By S.Kathiravan Four senior citizens who have rendered immense service for decades in diverse fields in Trincomalee were bestowed with the prestigious Ilankesan Award at the Pongal festival held in...

J.Jananrthanan assumed duties as the Chairman of the Eastern Province Housing Development Authority at the office on Monday, January 20.

The renovated ‘Therumudi Matam’ depicting Point Pedro heritage was declared open at a simple ceremony held on Thai Pongal day, last Wednesday.

Batticaloa Mayor T.Saravanapavan paid a courtesy call on the Eastern Province Governor Anuratha Yagambath and held discussions.

Tamil National Alliance Parliamntarian M.A.Sumanthiran chaired the debate held recently among Uduvil Girls’ College students in Uduvil Rose Villa Guest House to mark the Thai Pongal festival.

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Kaveendran Kodeeswaran inaugurated the Thai Pongal celebrations held in Karaitivu in Batticaloa on Wednesday.

Northern Province Governor P.S.M.Charles paid a courtesy call on the Head of the Nallai Aatheenam Srila Sri Paramasariya Somasunthara Thesigar and held discussions on the current situation in the Jaffna...

Thondaman graces Indian Expatriates’ Day in Kandy
Ceylon Workers’ Congress Leader Minister Arumugam Thondaman graced the Indian Expatriates’ Day held in Kandy as Chief Guest.
Day Care Centre for Elders in Aalaiyady Vembu declared open
The Day Centre for Elders run by Easwara Senior Citizens was declared open in Panamkadu village in Aalaiyady Vembu, Batticaloa recently with the participation of elders, government officials and members…
Renovated Elalai Central Buwaneswary Amman Road vested with public
The renovated Elalai Central Buwaneswary Amman Road was vested with the public at a simple event held on Sunday, January 12 under the patronage of PLOTE Leader Parliamentarian Dharmalingam Siddarthan…

Sumanthiran in Kilinochchi meets people listens to their woes
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran visited Kilinochchi and met with representatives of a cross section of the society and listened to their woes.
Thondaman attends Vaikuntha Ekathasi at kotagala Vishnu Koil
Leader of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress Social Empowerment and Estate Infrastructure Minister Arumugam Thondaman paid obeisance at the Sorka Vasal ritual of the annual Vaikuntha Ekathasi festival held at the…
Ven. Panadura Vijithananda Thera’s birth day; Gifts showered on 54 pregnant mothers
Fifty four pregnant mothers were gifted with packets of nutritious food, monetary gifts and baby items at an event held to mark the 54th birthday of Viharadhipathi of the Sri…

Buddhist priest congratulates student who scored highest AL Science stream in Trincomalee
Viharathipathy of Devinypiyawara Indra Rama Rajamaha Viharaya and Chairman of Morawewa Pradesa Saba Ven. Bolhengoda Uparatne Thera visited the home of Mirasa Fathima Musadika of Fazi Nagar Nagar and congratulated…
Jaffna Mayor calls on NP Governor Charles
Jaffna Mayor Earnest Arnold paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Northern Province Charles and held discussions on the development of the Jaffna town. The meeting took place…
Trincomalee Rotarians provide twin toilets to Thampalakamam Kulakkottan Vidyalayam
Twin Toilets constructed by Rotary Club of Trincomalee at Thampalakamam Kulakkottan Tamil Vidyalayam were vested with the school authorities at a simple ceremony held at the Vidyalayam premises on Wednesday, January…

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