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Chandrika pays tribute to late SWRD at Horagolla Memorial

Former President and daughter of SWRD Bandaranaike, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge visited the Horagolla Memorial on Sunday, September 26 and paid tribute to her late father.
Transfer Tamil political prisoners at the Anuradhapura Prison to the Jaffna Prison:- Sumanthiran

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson M.A.Sumanthiran has urged the government to transfer the Tamil political prisoners at the Anurathapura Prison to the Jaffna Prison since they were currently in mental distress. Sumanthiran made the request to the government after meeting the Tamil political prisoners at the Anuradhapura Prison recently.
Demo against removal of electric fence in Polonnaruwa

A demonstration was held in Polonnaruwa on Sunday (26) against the removal of an electric fence to develop a jogging track on the breakwater of the historic Parakrama Samudra.
Foreign Minister Peiris meets his South African counterpart in New York

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris met with South African Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor and held talks on bilateral issues.
SLFP pays homage to SWRD on his 62 nd commemoration

Sri Lanka Freedom Party paid homage to its Founder Leader SWRD Bandaranaike on his 62 nd Commemoration at his statue at Hotogolla Memorial on Sunday, September 26.
Chandima Weerakody tests positive to COVID-19

Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody has tested positive for COVID-19.
NPC welcomes President Gotabaya’s commitment to build a future for Lankans regardless of ethnicity or religion:- Jehan

National Peace Council Executive Director Dr.Jehan Perera has observed that NPC welcomed President Gotabaya’s statement that it is his ‘Government’s firm intention to build a prosperous, stable and secure future for all Sri Lankans, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or gender.
Fulfillment of human needs and maintaining planet’s health are twin imperatives of global community....President Gotabaya

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has observed that the fulfillment of human needs and maintaining the health of the planet are twin imperatives that deserve our highest priority as a global community.
Proportional Representation System is suitable for Sri Lanka;- Mano Ganesan

Tamil Progressive Alliance Leader Parliamentarian Mano Ganesan has observed that the proportional representation system was suitable for Sri Lanka.
Namal declares open renovated Diamond Sports Club in Vantharumoolai

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Namal Rajapakse declared open the renovated Diamond Sports Ground in Vantharumoolai recently. Eravoor Pradesa Sabha Secretary S.Rajbabu chaired the event.
Sumanthiran meets Tamil political prisoners in Anuradhapura Prison

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Jaffna Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran on Saturday visited the Anuradhapura Prison and met with the Tamil political prisoners. He held discussions with them.
President Gotabaya, First Lady Ioma at the commemoration of the 20 th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attack in the US

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, First Lady Ioma participated the event held to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 09/11 terrorist attacks that took place in 2001 targeting the US cities of Washington DC and New York.
SJB Parliamentarian Champika makes statement at the CID

SJB Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka on Friday, September 24 made a statement at the Head Quarters of the Criminal Investigations Department.
Premier Mahinda meets SLPFA leaders, holds talks on current issues

The Leaders of the Sri Lanka People’s Freedom Alliance met with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees on Thursday, September 23 and held discussion on current issues.
Former TNA MP Saravanapavan condemns arrest of Gajendran

Former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Eswarapatham Saravanapavan has condemned the arrest of TNA Parliamentarian S.Gajendran.
Shiranthi at the launch of children’s vaccination drive

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse, was present at the event of administering Pfizer vaccine at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for Children on Friday, September 24.
Foreign Minister Peiris meets UAE Minister Al Jaber

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris met with the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and held discussions on bilateral issues.

NPC welcomes President Gotabaya’s commitment to build a future for Lankans regardless of ethnicity or religion:- Jehan

National Peace Council Executive Director Dr.Jehan Perera has observed that NPC welcomed President Gotabaya’s statement that it is his ‘Government’s firm intention to build a prosperous, stable and secure future
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Life and guru are inseparable

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Your life itself is Guru tattva. Throw light on your own life. The wisdom that shines through your life is to be honoured. That is honouring Guru. Life has taught you so many things. Reflect upon your life and ponder what have you done right, and what you haven’t and honour the wisdom that life has offered to you. Read more

Sivanayagam; an editor par excellance, an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba

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Centenary birth anniversary of legendary Tamil Newspaper Editor and staunch Sai devotee late S.T.Sivanayagam falls on today, July 2. Read more

Can yoga help me boost immunity? YES!!

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Regular practice of yoga has shown effective results. Different asanas (postures) boost immunity, build the body’s strength and increase energy levels. Read more

Ven. Gnanasara Thera participates at Maha Yagam in…

General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Ven. Galagoda Athurelia Gnanasara Thera participated at the Maha Yagam conducted at the Ponnalai Vratharaja Perumal Koil on Tuesday, September 14 to invoke...

People of Kagama, Anuradhapura accorded a reception to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics F46 Javelin Gold Medallist Dinesh Priyantha Herath recently for his great achievement.

Grade V Scholarship Exam guide books were donated to 280 students in Eachalampattu under the auspices of Kabilar Social Advancement Council at its office in Trincomalee recently.

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 assumes duties as Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University
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…
TNA Parliamentarian meets Valaichennai Hospital Director, discusses the needs of patients, staff
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…
Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna University
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.