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Cabinet’s nod for Vavuniya Campus to be fully fledged University

An approval has been granted for the establishment of the Vavuniya Campus as a fully fledged University by the cabinet of ministers.
Backlog of cases is perennial problem, laws delay must be solved without compromising quality of justice: AG

Attorney General Dappula de Livera, PC, has observed that the backlog of cases is a perennial problem. It has to be addressed urgently and quickly, methodically and efficiently and to deliver speedy justice and prevent Laws delays without compromising the quality of justice.
Court of Appeal upholds preliminary objection, dismisses writ of quo warranto against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Court of Appeal has dismissed the writ of quo warranto against Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe that challenged his being a Parliamentarian. Court upheld a preliminary objection raised by Counsel.
Controversy over Sharia University; COPE summons heads of four govt institutions

Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned heads of four government institutions to a committee meeting today to inquire about the Batticaloa Campus, also known as Sharia University.
This is time for introspection for all Sri Lankans, there is need for rational approach: Jehan Perera

Chairman of the National Peace Council Jehan Perera has stressed that this is a time of introspection for all Sri Lankans and especially for the political leaders on both sides of the divide, who failed to see the signs of things to come, and for whom ethnic and religious identity, money and votes mater more than protecting the national interest and the human rights of all the people.
No Faith motion against Government presented to Speaker

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) presented the no faith motion against the government to the Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on Tuesday, May, 21.
Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Colombo schools in an endeavor to encourage student attendance

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited several schools in Colombo, inspected the security situation an encouraged parents to send children to schools.
Candle lighting ceremony to mark the end of a month after Easter Sunday explosion

A candle lighting ceremony was held at St. Anthony’s church in Kochchikade on Tuesday, May, 21 to mark the one month since the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks that killed more than 250 people and injured scores more.
Govt won’t grant permission to Sharia University: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the Government will not grant permission to operate Sharia Universities and that Madrasa Schools will be brought under the Education Ministry.
Any move to seek SC’s opinion on President’s term is a move to delay Presidential polls: GL Peiris

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman Prof G.L. Peiris has warned that any move to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court will be seen as an attempt to extend the term limit of President Sirisena.
“Assure the country to face challenges unitedly”: Speaker tells President, PM, Opposition Leader

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has urged President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to assure the people that the country is returning to normalcy and regardless of whatever politics they represent, they are ready unitedly to face such challenges to the country.
No war crimes were committed during the last phase of war against LTTE: Mahinda Rajapaksa

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapakse has stated that on the tenth anniversary of the victory against the LTTE, he would like to state publicly that no war crimes were committed during the last phase of that war. The law of armed conflict has been formulated in such a way, as to enable a war to be fought.

This is time for introspection for all Sri Lankans, there is need for rational approach: Jehan Perera

Chairman of the National Peace Council Jehan Perera has stressed that this is a time of introspection for all Sri Lankans and especially for the political leaders on both sides
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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 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.

Muslims recently held a silent demonstration in the premises of the Ninthavoor Jumma Mosque against the attacks on Churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.

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.

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.

- By S.Kathiravan Eastern Province Governor Hizbullah held a discussion at the Governor’s Secretariat on Friday, May 3 regarding the security situation in the province.

An all religious prayer was held at the Mannar Urban Council to mourn the deaths at bomb blasts on Easter Sunday.

The Sri Lanka Navy held a blood donation camp at the Jayasumanarama Viharaya in Trincomalee on Tuesday, 30th April.

A May Day meeting was held in Killinochi on Wednesday with the participation of Trade Union representatives, members of the public. It was held at the Pachilaipalli Pradesa Sabai Hall...

Senior members of the Mannar branch of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama called on Mannar Bishop Rev. Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando and expressed grief over the deaths caused by Easter...

Vigil in Batticaloa for victims of Zion Church blast
A vigil was held at the Batticaloa Municipal Council to mourn for the victims of Zion Church blast on Easter Sunday.
Taraki Sivaram remembered in Jaffna
A simple ceremony was held in Jaffna to commemorate the 14 th death anniversary of reputed journalist Taraki Sivaram.
Inter Faith prayer in Kandy Mosque for Easter Sunday blast victims
- By J.M.Hafeez An inter religious prayer was held at the Meeramakkam Mosque under the patronage of Kandy District Inter Religious Organization. The convener was Gamini Jayaweera.

Swami Athmagananda hails Kalaimagal Montessori for its valuable service
Tamil Nadu Ramakrishna Mission Swamy Athmagananda has hailed the Kalaimagal Montessori School in Trincomalee for its valuable service to the kids for imparting education and inculcating human values among the…
Solemn vigil at Koneswaram for victims of Easter Sunday blast
- By S.Kathiravan A solemn and dignified vigil was held at the sacred Koneswaram for the victims of Easter Sunday blast.
Candle light vigil at Jaffna MC for the dead in Easter Sunday bomb blasts
Jaffna Mayor Emmanuel Arnold led the candle light vigil held at Jaffna Municipal Council recently to mourn the deaths that occurred following the bomb blasts at Churches on Easter Sunday…

Bodhi Pooja for Easter Sunday carnage victims at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
A number of Buddhists from all walks of life participated in a Bodhi Pooja held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara on Wednesday to commemorate those who died in the…
Vigil in Trincomalee to commemorate the Christian devotees killed on Easter Sunday
- By S.KathiravanVigils were held in different parts of Trincomalee by men and women of all faiths to commemorate the deaths on Easter Sunday sequel to bomb blasts in Churches…
Vavuniya mourns deaths in Easter Sunday blasts
Special poojas were conducted on Tuesday at Karumariamman Thevasthanam in Vauniya to mourn the deaths in Easter Sunday blasts.