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University Academics for Social Equity on current political situation

University Academics for Social Equity has condemned that President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision on the 26th of last month has instigated a political and constitutional crisis.
Demo by monks demanding release of Ven. Gnanasara Thera

A demonstration was held opposite the Presidential Secretariat in Galle Road on Monday, November 19 demanding the release of BBS General Secretary Gnanasara Thero.
Journalist fraternity bids farewell to Sarath Malalasekera

Members of all walks of life including journalists bid farewell to veteran journalist Sarath Malalasekera on Sunday. His funeral was held at the Borella Kanatte. He was 81 at the time of his demise. He was fondly called ‘Sarath Aiya’ by all his fellow journalists.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa turns 73

Mahinda Rajapaksa turned 73 on Sunday He celebrated his 73rd birthday at Carlton, Tangalle with his family. His wife Shiranthi and sons Rohitha, Yoshitha and Namal and family members were present.
UNP MPs hand over resolution that PM’s Secretary has no powers to approve expenditure

Several UNP Parliamentarians met the Secretary General of the Parliament on Monday and handed over a resolution stating that the Secretary to the Prime Minister has no authority to approve any expenditure drawn from the funds of the state.
JVP boycotts all party conference convened by President

JVP has stated that it would boycott the all party conference convened by President Maithripala Sirisena.
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya avoids all party conference

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed President Maithripala Sirisena that he would not attend the all party conference convened for Sunday by him.
Sarath Malalasekara no more

Sarath Malalasekara, a veteran journalist who counted sixty long years in the profession passed away on Saturday. He was 84 at the time of his demise. He had had a distinguished career at Lake House.
President invites leaders of political parties for discussion

President Maithripala Sirisena has invited leaders representing political parties represented in the Parliament, in order to discuss the current political crisis in the country, reports say.
ACMC hails Speaker for his bravery standing against anti democratic forces

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) hailed the Speaker of Parliament Deshamanya Karu Jayasuriya for his courageous stand against ‘anti-democratic forces’. ACMC also called for a high-level inquiry into Friday’s incidents in Parliament.
Chandrika and Modi in animated conversation in Male

Former President Chandrika Kumaraunga met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and engaged in an animated conversation in Maldives. They met each other at the swearing in ceremony of the new Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in Male’ on Sunday. She was seated near Modi at the swearing in ceremony.
Throwing objects, preventing votes unbecoming of democracy: German envoy Jorn Rohde

German Ambassador Jörn Rohde has observed that the day he witnessed turmoil in Parliament was a bad day for democracy in Sri Lanka.

UNP MPs hand over resolution that PM’s Secretary has no powers to approve expenditure

Several UNP Parliamentarians met the Secretary General of the Parliament on Monday and handed over a resolution stating that the Secretary to the Prime Minister has no authority to approve
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EP Governor Rohitha Bogollagama chairs Disaster Ma…

Eastern Province Governor Rohitha Bogollagama chaired the meeting held recently to discuss Disaster Management in the Batticaloa district. The meeting was held at the Batticaloa Secretariat.

Leader of Tamil Nadu Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Thol Thirumavalavan paid a courtesy call on former Chief Minister of Northern Province Justice Wigneswaran and held talks. The meeting took place at...

Former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Nadarajah Raviraj was remembered on his 12th year of commemoration ceremony held at the foot of his statue in the premises of the Chavakachcheri Pradesa...

Newly appointed Minister of Resettlement EPDP Leader Douglas Devananda was accorded a welcome, when he visited Kilinochchi recently. A special pooja was conducted at the Pillaiyar temple in Killinochi. The...

- By S.Kathiravan The agricultural village of Thampalakamam in the Trincomalee district has been inundated following continuous torrential rains for several days. The paddy fields are flooded with rain water. Some...

- By J.M.HafeezA group of Tamil writers from Malaysia had a literary interaction with Tamil writers in the upcountry at a literary meeting held in Kandy Senior Hindu College recently.

- By J.M.HafeezReputed Tamil Nadu artiste Dindigul Leoni was the Chief Guest at the Tamil Day festival of all island Tamil schools held at the National Hindu College in Matale...

- By J.M.HafeezThe 139th Annual Prize Day of Kandy Girls’ High School was held recently with the participation of Principal, students, teachers, past students, parents and well wishers.

- By J.M.Hafeez Sixty six principals who had contributed immensely with dedication for the promotion of education among schools in the Teldeniya Education Zone were honoured at a ceremony held Teldeniya...

- By S.Kathiravan The four students from Trincomalee Shanmuga Hindu Ladies College who won Presidential Awards were honoured at a ceremony held at Sampanthar Hall in Trincomalee Hindu College recently. The...

Minister Daya Gamage declares open Agricultural Exhibition in Gannoruwa
- By J.M.Hafeez National Exhibition of Export Products of the Department of Agriculture Research Division was held recently in Gannoruwa in Peradeniya. Minister Daya Gamage was the Chief Guest. The exhibition…
Hakeem, Faizer inaugurate Water Supply Extension Project in Al Hila Pura
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader and City Planning and Water Supply Minister Rauff Hakeem and Provincial Council, Local Government and Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha inaugurated the Water Supply Extension Project…
Demonstration by Peradeniya University students in Galaha
- By J.M.Hafeez A demonstration was held at Galaha Junction by students of the Peradeniya University demanding solution to the problems faced by their colleagues in the Rajarata University. The protestors…

TNA meets people in Jaffna
Tamil National Alliance met its supporters in Jaffna town at a meeting in the Mahumood Hall in Osmaniya College under the patronage of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchchi Leader Mavai Senathyrasa…
Demo for renovation of Hapugastalawa- Nawalapitiya Road
- By J.M.HafeezA demonstration was held recently by villagers demanding the renovation of Hapugatalawa- Nawalapitiya since the present plight of the road hinders swift flow of traffic.
Saraswati Pooja at Express Newspapers Head office
Special celebrations were held at the Grandpass office and Ekkala office of the Express Newspapers Limited recently.

Vijayadashami at Uthayan Office in Jaffna
The Vijayadashami festival that marks the conclusion of Navaratri festival was held at the Uthayan Newspaper Office in Jaffna recently.
Wigneswaran inaugurates Tamil Civilization Hub in Mullaitivu
Northern Province Chief Minister Justice Wigneswaran recently inaugurated ‘Tamil Civilization Hub’ in forty nine acre land in Mullaitivu with the objective of reflecting heritage of the Tamil people.
Cleaning the Coast Campaign in Trincomalee
- By S.Kathiravan A Cleaning the Coast Campaign was held at the Akaram Makkal Maiyam Beach in the Inner Harbour Road in Trincomalee recently with the participation of students and people…

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