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Gotabaya at sacred Munneswaram

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabaya visited the sacred Munneswaram temple in Chilaw, attended poojas and received blessing. The temple Hindu priests presented him with the holy kalanchi to him.
Discussing what transpires at cabinet meetings in public is violation of cabinet traditions: Premier Ranil charges

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has charged that it would be a violation of cabinet tradition for any responsible person to discuss whatever transpired at cabinet meetings in public. It has been a healthy cabinet tradition that any question regarding the statements of the members of the Cabinet to be discussed within the Cabinet.
SLFP’s Matara Convention under President Sirisena’s patronage

President Maithripala Sirisena presided over the third district convention of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party held in Matara on Sunday, September 22. A number of SLFP supporters participated.
Former Mayor of Kaduwela switches allegiance to UNP

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) member former Mayor of Kaduwela G.H. Buddhadasa has switched allegiance to the United National Party on the eve of the presidential poll.
SLFP will embark on a journey to empower Sri Lanka: President

President Maithripala Sirisena has stated that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party will embark on a political journey to ensure the empowerment of Sri Lanka and its people.
Buddhist monks march for Sajith, hold ‘Adhisthana Pooja'

A group of Buddhist monks belonging to the Samastha Lanka Sangha Peramuna staged a march seeking the United National Front to nominate Minister Sajith Premadasa as its presidential candidate.
President before PSC

President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the ParIiamentary Select Committee probing the Easter Sunday attacks and testified for nearly two hours. He gave his testimony in camera at the Presidential Secretariat on Friday.
Allegations over Lotus Tower Project: Sri Lankan Ambassador to China clarifies

Sri Lankan Envoy Ambassador to China Dr. Karunasena Kodituwakku has issued a statement regarding the allegations made over the Lotus Tower Project.
SLPP pays cash deposit on behalf of Gotabhaya

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) paid the cash deposit on behalf of its presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapakse for the 16 November Presidential Election.
Samurdhi officers stage protest in Colombo

Samurdhi officers held a demonstration near the Parliament Roundabout in Battaramulla on Friday protesting against alleged arbitrary actions of the Director-General of the Department of Samurdhi Development.
Celebration held to mark India’s Skills Partnership with Sri Lanka

India’s Skills Partnership with Sri Lanka was celebrated at an event at the Taj Samudra on 18 September 2019 under the patronage of the High Commission of India. The event dedicated to innovations and skills; collaboration and cooperation; talent and teamwork.
Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society delegation calls on Pakistan envoy

A three-member delegation of ‘Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society’, led by its President, Piyadasa Hewa Wellalage paid a courtesy call on the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Maj. Gen. (Retd) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat on Thursday, 19th September and discussed matters related to donation of corneas to Pakistan.

Discussing what transpires at cabinet meetings in public is violation of cabinet traditions: Premier Ranil charges

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has charged that it would be a violation of cabinet tradition for any responsible person to discuss whatever transpired at cabinet meetings in public. It has
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Sunil Handunetti in Murugandy explains JVP policie…

JVP senior parliamentarian Sunil Handunetti explained the policies of the JVP in the current political context to the public at a meeting held recently in Murugandy in Mullaitheewu district.

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabaya’s election propaganda office was declared open in Amparai on Friday.

A symposium was held in Batticaloa to mark the International Peace Day with the participation of religious leaders and social activists.

- By J.M.Hafeez The Annual Prize Day of the Madawala Bazaar Hillcountry Boys’ College in Kandy was held on Friday, September 21 with the participation of the students, teachers, past pupils...

High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka David Holly paid a courtesy call on Batticaloa Mayor T.Saravanapavan on Friday and held discussions. The envoy was in Batticaloa to develop the...

A warm welcome was accorded to the High Commissioner for Australia in Sri Lanka David Holly when he visited Batticaloa on Friday.

Mayor of Jaffna Emmanuel Arnold graced the Jaffna Handicraft Exhibition as the Chief Guest. He delivered the keynote address. Former Chairman of the Northern Provincial Council C.V.K. Sivagnanam was guest...

The social and commercial activities came to a standstill in the Vadamaratchi in Jaffna on Monday to mark the event ‘Eluga Tamil Day’ organised by Tamil Makkal Peravai led by...

- By S.Kathiravan The Trincomalee town branch of the Bank of Ceylon has sponsored for the participation of Trincomalee Koneswara Hindu College in the ‘Battle of the Golds’ cricket match encounter...

- By J.M.Hafeez The new building of the Al - Munawwara Primary School in Madawala was declared open recently.

Sumanthiran graces launch of ‘Malalaigal Thavippu’ in Aanaikottai
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran graced the event held at Aston Education Centre in Aanaikottai in Jaffna recently to launch the book ‘Malalaigal Thavippu’.
EP Governor declares open new building at Kantalai Jayanthipura Vidyalaya
Eastern Province Governor Shan Wijelala de Silva declared open the new building of the Jayanthipuara Vidyala in Kantalai at a simple ceremony recently.
Vijayakala declares open 2 storey building at Skandavarothaya College
State Minister Vijakala Maheswaran declared open the newly constructed two storey building at Kantharodai Skandavarothaya College in Jaffna recently.

SP Balasubrahmanyam in Koneswaram
Reputed Tamil Nadu singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam visited the sacred Koneswaram Koil in Trincomalee and participated in the temple poojas recently.
Photographic Exhibition held in Trinco
- By S.Kathiravan A Photographic Exhibition was declared open by Photographic Award Winner Indunil Munasinghe at the Trincomalee Urban Council Hall on Friday, September 6. It was held under the patronage…
Kalaimamany Viruthu conferred on Sarathathevy
A reputed and experienced dance teacher in Trincomalee Sarathathevy Sriskandarasa has been conferred with the covetous Kalaimamany Viruthu for her excellent contributions in promoting the Bharatha Natyam among students in…

Demo against Varatahrajaperumal in Vavuniya
A demonstration was held in Vavuniya protesting against former Chief Minister of the North East Varatharajaperumal’s alleged remark about the enforced disappeared persons.
153rd Police Day in Trincomalee
- By S.Kathiravan A special event was held on Tuesday, September 03 rd in the premises of the Trincomalee Fort Frederic to mark the 153rd Police Day.
Dharmalingam remembered on his 34th death anniversary
Former Tamil United Liberation Front Jaffna Parliamentarian was remembered on his 34 th death anniversary at his tomb at Thavady in Jaffna. Tamil National Alliance Jaffna Parliamentarian and Dharmalingam’s son…