Picture of the Day

OMLANKA

Headlines

Book on Kannangara’s concept of Education launched

The academic volume titled “Nidahas Adyapanaye Punarawalokanaya”, containing the Free Education Act adopted by Kannangara in 1945 and his speeches and writings, was launched recently under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.
Outgoing EU envoy calls on Speaker

The Outgoing Ambassador to European Union (EU) to Sri Lanka Tung-Lai Margue called on Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and held talks. The meeting took place in the Parliament complex on Thursday.
Mangala Samaraweera defends UNHRC resolution co-sponsored by Sri Lankan government

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has observed that following the Resolution 30/1, Sri Lanka regained its stature and reasserted its sovereign right to deal with our own issues locally.
Premier Ranil in Jaffna, meets people listen to their woes

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe visited several parts of Jaffna, met with the people and listened to their woes. He also made an observation visit of the development projects undertaken by the Northern Development Ministry. He visited Sandilipai, Manipai, Thellipalai, Pointpedro and Chavakachcheri.
Jaffna International Airport declared open

Sri Lanka’s newest international airport, the Jaffna International Airport was declared open at a simple ceremony on Thursday, October 2019. The event was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.
Gotabhaya spells out his national, foreign policies at his maiden press briefing

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stated that he questioned the propriety of the UNHRC resolution co-sponsored by the Sri Lanka Government on ‘Promoting Reconciliation, Accountability and Human Rights in Sri Lanka’ and reiterated his public undertaking to release soldiers held in remand custody.
Sarah Hulton on Jaffna Governor

UK High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton paid a courtesy call on the Governor of the Northern Province Dr. Suren Ragavan recently and held talks.
Elpitiya PS polls mirrors opinion of both majority and minority communities: GL Peiris

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Chairman G.L.Peiris has observed that the results of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) election mirrored not only the verdict of the Sinhalese but also of the Tamils and Muslims in the entire country.
CWC will extend its support to Gotabhaya: Arumugam Thondaman

Ceylon Workers Congress leader and Nuwara Eliya District Parliamentarian Arumugam Thondaman on Monday announced that CWC would extend its support to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
Five Tamil parties arrive at consensus on demands to be presented to presidential aspirants

Five Tamil political parties have arrived at a consensus over the demands to be put forth to the presidential aspirants following discussions held under the auspices of the Federation of the Association of Jaffna and Eastern University Students.
Chandrika Kumaratunga vows to give leadership in the fight against conspiracy to destroy SLFP

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has vowed to lead the fight against conspiracy to destroy the Sri Lanka Freedom Party that holds democratic norms and principles in high esteem at the expense of her life.
Sajith Premadasa at religious observances in Kataragama

United National Party (UNP) led New Democratic Front (NDF) Presidential Candidate Sajith Premadasa participated in religious observances held in Kataragama recently.

Mangala Samaraweera defends UNHRC resolution co-sponsored by Sri Lankan government

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has observed that following the Resolution 30/1, Sri Lanka regained its stature and reasserted its sovereign right to deal with our own issues locally.
… Read More

From-your-pen-700-02

OMLANKA invites viewers to dispatch news, photographs of events in their villages, towns etc for publication. Furthermore, the viewers are invited to send in their writings on various branches of knowledge for publication for the benefit of viewers. The decision of the Editor shall prevail. Contributions can be sent to the e-mail given below: varathasuntharam@gmail.com

Editor

Recitation of Lalitha Ashtothram, pooja at Trinco …

Gurupoojai and recitation of Lalitha Ashtothram is to be held at the Kalaimakal Pre-school in Trincomalee at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 18 under the patronage of Sadhviji from Vedic Dharma...

- By S.Kathiravan Trincomalee Beauticians’ Development Co-operative Society has inaugurated a program to provide one year training to 14 youths in beautician trade in Trincomalee. The selected trainees were handed letters...

- By J.M.Hafeez Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs Chandrani Bandara graced the event held in Matale recently to mark the International Children’s Day as its Chief Guest.

The 45th death anniversary of the former Leader of Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi former Pattiruppu Parliamentarian S.M.Rasamanickam was commemorated at a solemn ceremony held at Rasamanickam Hall in Kaluvanchikuddy, Batticaloa...

A leaflet campaign in support of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapakse was launched at Kalaldy Bridge in Batticaloa on Tuesday.

- By S.Kathiravan Educational kits were distributed to kids at the Trincomalee Pechiamman Koil during the Aayutha Poojai ritual on the last day of Navarthri festival Monday, October 7.

Veteran Tamil Nadu Film Director Imayam Bharathy Raja graced the ceremony held at Vasanthanagar, Ottysuttan in Mullaitheewu to declare open a model farm. Film Director Ameer was special guest. The...

Tamil National Alliance Trincomalee Parliamentarian K.Thurairatnasingam graced the ceremony held recently to declare open Kalai Arangu at the Sampoor Sithy Vinayagar Temple.

- By J.M.Hafeez The heavy showers in Akkurana on Tuesday, October 1 have caused floods and affected around 300 business establishments in the town.

- By J.M.Hafeez A demonstration was staged in Kandy by members of the Peradeniya University non-academic staff in Kandy town recently protesting against the Government’s failure to address a longstanding salary...

Padaviya Inter Faith Group in Kandy
- By J.M.Hafees A delegation of Inter Faith Group in Padaviya in Anuradhapura visited Kandy recently and met with clergies of different faiths and held a meeting to promote reconciliation, co-existence…
Trinco protest for protection of rule of law; EP Governor meets protestors
- By S.kathiravan A demonstration was held opposite the office of the Eastern Province Governor in Trincomalee on Friday protesting against the alleged violation of Court order at Neeraviyady temple premises…
Douglas Devananda declares open Tharanitheepam Play ground
EPDP Leader Parliamentarian Douglas Devananda was the Chief Guest at the ceremony held to declare open the Tharanitheepam Play Ground in Tharanikulam in Vavuniya recently.

Ananthasangary hands his lands to Mullaitheewu GA for distribution to the landless
Tamil United Liberation Front Leader V.Ananthasangary handed over documents of his private lands in Sunthanthirapuram in Mullaitheewu to the Government Agent at the District Secretariat recently for distribution to the…
Sunil Handunetti in Murugandy explains JVP policies
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.
Gotabaya’s election campaign office declared open in Amparai
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna presidential candidate Gotabaya’s election propaganda office was declared open in Amparai on Friday.

International Peace Day in Batticaloa
A symposium was held in Batticaloa to mark the International Peace Day with the participation of religious leaders and social activists.
Madawala Bazaar Hillcountry Boys’ College holds Prize Day
- 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…
Australian High Commissioner calls on Batticaloa Mayor
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…