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SLFP lays down four conditions to support Kotelawala National Defence University Act

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has laid down four conditions to support the proposed Kotelawala National Defence University (KNDU) Act in order to ensure KNDU remained within the State University system.
Demo against KDU Bill by Medical Faculty students at the Lipton Roundabout

A demonstration protesting against the Kotelawela University Bill was held at the Lipton Roundabout on Wednesday, August 4.
Demanding instant solution to teachers’ problems in times of COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis is unfair…Education Minister

Minister of Education Prof. GL Peiris has observed that it was unfair to seek an immediate solution to the teachers’ problem that had existed for 24 long years at a time when not only Sri Lanka but the entire world was facing COVID-19 pandemic and a severe economic crisis.
BASL expresses appreciation of govt’s performance in vaccination drive, urges to be cautious in easing travel and other restrictions

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed appreciation of the government’s vaccination drive at present and the role of the Government, health workers and security forces in battling COVID-19. Meanwhile, it reiterated the need to continuously observe health guidelines and to exercise caution when easing travel and other restrictions.
Kotelawela Defence University Bill will not be debated on Friday: Chamal tells the House

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa has stated that the debate on the General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University Bill would not be held in the House on Friday.
President Gotabaya takes part in parliament proceedings

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa participated in the proceedings of the Parliament on Wednesday, August 4.
Sajith raises concerns over the govt’s management of COVID -19 pandemic

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the Government’s management of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
CA restrains operation of PC recommendation in respect of SC Janaka Bandara

Court of Appeal on Tuesday issued an interim injunction staying the operation of recommendations made by the Presidential Commission in respect of Senior State Counsel Janaka Bandara. The interim injunction will be effective until September 29.
Rohini raises concern over a female parliamentarian facing verbal sexual abuse in the House

Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Rohini Wijeratne has raised the issue that a female Parliamentarian faced verbal sexual abuse within the House recently and charged that even the Speaker had failed to prevent it.
March protesting against Kotelawela Defence University Bill near Parliament

A march was held near the Parliament on Tuesday, August 3 protesting against the Kotelawela Defence University Bill.
President Gotabaya on an observation visit to 24 hour vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park

President Gotabaya Rajapakse on Tuesday, August 2 visited 24 hour vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo conducted by the Army.
Japanese envoy Akira calls on President Gotabaya

Japanese Ambassador Akira Sugiyama paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday and handed over the stock of AstraZeneca which was brought down to Sri Lanka last Saturday, July 31.

BASL expresses appreciation of govt’s performance in vaccination drive, urges to be cautious in easing travel and other restrictions

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed appreciation of the government’s vaccination drive at present and the role of the Government, health workers and security forces in battling
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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

Kabilar Social Advancement Council donates Grade V…

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 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...

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.
New Trincomalee Government Agent assumes duties
The new Government Agent of Trincomalee Saman Dharsana assumed duties at the District Secretariat recently. Earlier, he had served as the Secretary to the Chief Minister of Southern Province. Senior…
Demo in Mullaitheewu against attack on two Tamil journalists
A demonstration was held in Mullaitivu recently under the patronage of the Jaffna Press Club condemning the alleged attack on two Tamil correspondents while they were working on a story…