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Politicians engaging in blaming others instead of building the country ought to be rejected: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that it is useless to engage in politics criticizing others. It is useless for such persons to remain in politics. Such persons ought to be rejected by the people. A future cannot be created for the country's youth by blaming and criticizing others. The priority is to pull the country though difficult times.
Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith graces 45th anniversary of Ashwaththaraama Temple in Galle

Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith recently graced 45th anniversary of Ashwaththaraama Historical Temple at Thalgasyaaya, Akmeemana, Galle as Chief Guest and gave away awards to Daham Paasala students. The incumbent Monk of the Ashwaththaraama Temple at Thalgasyaaya, Ven. Matugama Gunarathana Thero chaired the event.
President has belatedly realized the sorry plight caused by 19A advocated by his govt: Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa has charged that President Maithripala Sirisena has belatedly realized that 19 A is the cause for all the mess and sorry plight of the country. It took him four and a half years to realize this truth. But the sad thing is that the country and the people had paid a heavy price due to his policies and his government.
Maithripala Sirisena graces SL Navy Passing Out ceremony in Trincomalee

President Maithripala Sirisena graced the Passing Out ceremony of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee recently. Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS Kottegoda (Rtd) was also present at the occasion. President was received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva upon his arrival. President was also given a Guard of Honour by Naval personnel.
Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country and we must learn to respect each other and live peacefully: BASL President

Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Kalinga Indatissa has observed that Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country, at least for the last 700 years, and it is a fact that no one can deny. We are all one and if we are all one, we must learn to live either through the operation of law or through our own human conduct. As a multi-ethnic country we must learn to respect each other and live peacefully.
19A must be repealed for it leads to political instability: President Sirisena

President Maithripala Sirisena has called for the repeal of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution as a legislation that had led to political instability in the country.
Mahinda Rajapaksa calls on Malwatte Mahanayake

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa called on Ven. Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddharatha Sumangala Thera, Maha Nayake of the Malwatte Chapter.
SLPP will announce Mahinda as its leader: Basil Rajapaksa

National Organizer of Sri Lanka Podujana Party Basil Rajapakse has stated that Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa would be announced as the Leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at the party’s National Convention to be held on August 11 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium in Colombo.
Remembering victims of Easter Sunday attacks; Mahinda Rajapaksa leads Vigil in Colombo

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa led the lighting of oil lamps at an event held at the Viharamahadevi Park in remembrance of the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurates rural development projects in Moneragala

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday vested in public several development projects that have been implemented at rural level in all sectors in the Moneragala District.
State of Emergency extended for a month

The State of Emergency has been extended by another month with effect from Friday by an extraordinary gazette notification issued by President Maithripala Sirisena. The state of emergency has entered its third month. A State of Emergency was imposed throughout the country on April 22, following the Easter Sunday.
President Maithripala Sirisena graces event held to introduce concept of Green Soil Port

President Maithripala Sirisena graced the event held at the Polonnaruwa Buddhi Mandapaya on Saturday, June 22 to introduce the concept of Green Soil Port.

Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country and we must learn to respect each other and live peacefully: BASL President

Bar Association of Sri Lanka President Kalinga Indatissa has observed that Sri Lanka is a multi-ethnic country, at least for the last 700 years, and it is a fact that
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Vijitha Herath hands equipments to Rambutan trader…

Information Secretary of the JVP Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath handed over equipments including a generator to the members of ‘Rambutan’ Traders’ Association at an event held at Kalagedihena in Gampaha recently.

- By S.Kathiravan Trincomalee Vipulananda College and Trincomalee Vivekananda College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to hold a Cricket Match under the title Battle of Vi-Vians.

- By J.M.HafeezPoson Festival Dansal was held at Alawatugoda town under the patronage of the Akkurana Pradesa Sabha recently.

Canadian envoy to Sri Lanka David McKinnon met with Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Vavuniya District Leader and former Northern Province Minister Dr. Sathyalingam and held discussions in Vavuniya.

Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliaya Rathana Thera met with social activista in Vavuniya and held discussions.

The first copy of the Tamil newspaper ‘Tamil Natham’ was launched at the Co-operative Society Hall in Kilinochchi on Wednesday. Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Parliamentarian Mavai Senathyrasa was the...

A Smart Classroom was declared open at a simple ceremony at Sithyvinaygar Vidyalayam in Koomankulam in Vavuniya recently. Principal S.Balachandran presided.

A vocational training Centre to provide free training for war affected women was declared open in Bharathypuram in Kilinochchi recently under the patronage of Puthiya Valvu Niruvanam.

- By J.M.HafeezThe library named after former minister late General Anuruddha Ratwatte was declared open recently in Pallethalawinna in Pathadumbara.

Candian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David McKinnon met Tamil United Liberation Front Leader V.Anansasangary in the party office in Kilinochchi recently and held talks.

Ramazan prayers in Jaffna
Muslims participated in Ramazan prayers held in different parts of Jaffna town. A grand event was held at Mariam Jumma Masjid. Moulavi M.A.Faizal conducted the prayers.
Maithri Gunaratne Chief Guest at workshop on peace at Galaha Maha Vihare
- By J.M.HafeezCentral Province Governor Maithri Gunaratne was the Chief Guest at the workshop held at Balletholthota Maha Vihara in Galaha recently. He delivered the keynote address.
Demo in Akkurana demands bringing culprits of April attack to book
- By J.M.Hafeez A demonstration was held in Akkurana town demanding the authorities to bring the perpetrators of Easter Sunday attak to book.

Jaffna Moulavis, Muslim community leaders meet Jaffna Commander
Moulavis, Members of All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama Association of Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Chairman Mr S. Sufyan met with Major General Dharshana Hettiarrachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna recently and…
India donates 70 books to Vavuniya Public Library
Deputy Indian High Commissioner Balachandran handed 70 books to the Vavuniya Public Library recently.
Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrates 40th Charter Day
Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrated its 40th Charter Day Anniversary recently at the Rotary house under the patronage of K. Arunthavarajah – Additional govt. agent, Trincomalee as its Chief Guest.

Demo against Easter Sunday attacks at Ninthavoor Mosque premises
Muslims recently held a silent demonstration in the premises of the Ninthavoor Jumma Mosque against the attacks on Churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
Saravanapavan presents sports equipment to Sports clubs in Velanai
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Eswarapatham Saravanapavan recently presented sports euipment to sports clubs in the Velanai South area at an event held at the Punguduthewu Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi office.
Mavai Senathyrasa inaugurates Gnanavyravar Koil Kopura construction
Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Parliamentarian Mavai Senathyrasa inaugurated the construction of Gopuram at Arulmigu Gnanavyravar Koil at Vannaponnai, Jaffna. Religious rituals were conducted by the Hindu priests.