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Indian Premier Modi extends greetings to President Gotabaya on his first anniversary in office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent congratulatory messages to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the first anniversary of his assumption of Office. Prime Minister Modi observed that India Sri Lanka relationship had expanded into new areas and was strengthened in the past one year.
Opposition Leader Sajith calls on Chandrika, holds talks

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa paid a courtesy call on former President, Sri Lanka Freedom Party Patron Chandrika Kumaratunge Bandaranaike at her residence on Monday, November 23 and held talks.
Indian envoy seeks blessings from Buddhist Prelate Ven. Sri Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay paid a visit to Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Viharaya recently and sought blessings of the Chief Incumbent Most Ven. Sri Mahindawansa Mahanayake Thero for the peace and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka and India.
Overseas travel ban on Basil lifted

The overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Basil Rajapaksa over a misappropriation case has been lifted by Colombo High Court. The order was delivered by Colombo High Court Judge R Gurusingha. Court also directed Basil Rajapaske to inform the Court prior to his foreign travels.
People are hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic, they deserve relief … Kiriella tells the government

Chief Opposition Whip, Kandy District Parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella has stated that the government should not forget that people had been hard hit by the pandemic and they deserved relief.
Government will steer through the pandemic crisis, deliver promises to people … Dinesh

Leader of the House Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has assured that the government was confident it would deliver the promises to the people steering through the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which was worse than that of the global depression nearly 100 years back.
Experts’ Committee recommends continuance of cremation of persons dying of COVID-19

Experts’ Committee appointed to study the disposal of bodies of persons dying of COVID-19 virus infection has recommended the continuance of cremation until a final report is submitted. It has made this recommendation to the Secretary to the Ministry of Health.
Schools in all provinces except Western Province open for the 3rd term today

Schools in all provinces except in the Western Province and isolated areas open today for the third term educational activities complying with hygiene practices.
Two new ministries established by President

President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has declared the establishment of two new ministries and revision of the subjects of several ministries.
Foundation stone laid for Kapudoowa Interchange

The foundation for the construction of the Kapudoowa Interchange of the Southern Expressway was laid by the Minister of Highways and Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando on Sunday, November 22.
Ven. Wimala Anu Nayaka Thero appointed new Chief Prelate of Ramanna Maha Nikaya

Venerable Makkulawe Wimala Anu Nayaka Thero has been appointed as the new Chief Prelate (Maha Nayaka Thero) of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya.
Premier Mahinda pays last respect to remains of late Ven Napana Premasiri Thera

Prime Minister Mhinda Rajapakse paid last respect to the remains of late Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Nikaya, Ven Napana Premasiri Thera on Saturday, November 21.

House passes second reading of Budget 2021 with a two third majority

The Parliament on Saturday passed the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2021 with a two third majority, 151 voting in favour and 52 against.
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Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna Univ…

An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.

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 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...

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...

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...

The Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha controlled by Tamil National Alliance passed its budget for 2021 recently.

A demonstration was held in Mannar recently protesting against the cremation of the Muslims.

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...

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...

A token fast was held by Tamil political parties at the Sivan Temple premises on Saturday, Septemeber 26 urging the government to respect the rights of the Tamil people.

Smart Classroom declared open at Kaileswara College, Nilaveli
- By S.Kathiravan A smart classroom of the Nilaveli Kaileswara College was declared open recently under the patronage of Trincomalee Zonal Director of Education Sivagnanam Sivagnanam Sritharan.
Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam Prefects in Cleaning Campaign along coastal areas
- By Shanmugalingam Surenthiran Prefects of Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam participated in a Cleaning Campaign of Coastal areas from Wellawatte Railway Station to Nelson Place recently.
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces pays homage at Naga Viharaya
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces Major General Senarath Bandara paid homage at Naga Viharaya recently.

Muzammil assumes duties as Uva Province Governor
Newly appointed Governor A.J.M. Muzammil assumed office as the Governor of the Uva Province at the Governor’s Office.
Manivannan inaugurates Tamil Thesiya Youth Front
Former National Organizer of the Tamil Thesiya Makkal Munany Attornet at Law V.Manivannan inaugurated the Tamil Thesiya Youth Front recently. Jafna Municipal Council Member Parthipan and others were present.
Renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church declared open
The renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church, which was damaged during the conflict, was eclared open under the patronage of Batticaloa Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah recently.

NWP Governor assumes duties
Northwestern Province (NWP) Governor Raja Collure assumed duties at the Wayamba Provincial Council on Monday, September 7.
383 unemployed graduates handed appointment letters in Vavuniya
About 383 unemployed graduates in Vavuniya were given letters of appointment at a meeting held in the Vavuniya Secretariat on Wednesday, September 2.
TULF holds Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary in Jaffna
Tamil United Liberation Front former Leader and former Opposition Leader Appapillai Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary was remembered at a simple event held at the office of the TULF in Jaffna…

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