- By S.Kathiravan
Thiruvembavai bhajans and poojas were held recently at the historic Kanniya Hot water Springs with the participation of devotees. Thirumoolar Thampiran Adigal performed the poojas at the hot wells and to the deity.
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President, Opposition Leader at Nawam Maha Perahera
President Maithripala Sirisena and Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the annual Nawam Maha Perehera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, in Colombo on Tuesday. They kept the sacred casket on top of the elephant at the event. -
Do not politicize milk powder issue; it’s an issue of nutrition: Rajitha Senaratne
Minister of Health Dr. Rajitha Senaratne has appealed to politicians and others not to do politics with milk powder issue for it is an issue of nourishment. -
PM graces annual Nawam Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe graced the annual Nawam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya as its Chief Guest. He placed the casket of Sacred Relics on the ceremonial tusker at the temple premises. It later paraded the streets. -
Criticisms on Constitutional Council are unfair and alleged by persons accused of fraud and corruption : Anura
Leader of the JVP Parliamentarian Anura Dissanayaka has charged that the criticisms made on the Constitutional Council are unfair and unjust. -
Bring forth a national movement to form a new govt: President at Mahajana Eksath Peramuna’s 22nd Convention
President Maithripala Sirisena has called upon the people to bring forth a new national movement to form a new government and a new set of programs for the betterment of the country. This year is n election year and a new government will be made. -
Sri Lanka can be proud of an independent judiciary; a distant dawn has been reached: Upul Jayasuruiya in Delhi
Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka Upul Jayasuriya has observed that in Sri Lanka we have a judiciary that we can be proud of, that is independent. -
Ranil Wickremesinghe declares open Kopay Divisional Secretariat
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared open the Kopay Divisional Secretariat on Thursday. -
Eliya office declared open
Former Defence Secretary and Founder of Eliya movement Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on Thursday declared open the office of his movement “Eliya” at Kirulapone. -
Leaders of Estate Worker Trade Unions meet JVP Leader
Leaders of estate trade unions in Kegalle District met the JVP Leader Parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake and held discussions on issues relating to their wellbeing. The discussions also focused on their daily wage. The meeting took place at the JVP head office at Pelawatta recently. -
Maithripala Sirisena launches environment program in Anuradhapura
President Maithripala Sirisena planted a tree at the Walisinghe Harischandra grounds premises to mark the launch of the environment program in Anuradhapura District on Thursday, February 14. He also addressed the Anuradhapura District Environmental Conference held at the Salgadu Grounds. -
Discussions are under way to find a political solution through a new constitution: Ranil Wickremesinghe in Jaffna
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that talks are under way with the Tamil National Alliance to find a political solution to the national issue through a new constitution. However a draft constitution has not yet been prepared. -
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga calls on Modi
Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga paid a courtesy call on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, February13.
The holy ten day Margazhi Thiruvathirai festival commenced at the sacred Eelathu Sithambaram Koil in Kayts on Friday, December 14 with the congregation of hundreds of Hindu devotees.
A 42 ft Christmas Tree was unveiled at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Batticaloa recently. Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lawrence conducted the Mass. A number of devotees participated.
- By Sivaraja Jothy
The 93 rd Avatar Day of Bagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was held with religious fervor at the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Colombo at New Chetty Street. The event commenced with the hoisting of Prashanthy Flag by Sai Brother Selvaratnam.
The holy Thiru Karthikai Deepam poojas were conducted at the sacred Nallur Kantha Swamy Koil with the participation of hundreds of Murugan devotees.
US Embassy officials in Trincomalee, meet local politicians
A group of US Embassy officials comprising R.E. Shantheep Cross - Political Specialist and Mr.Anthony F Renzulli - Political Section Chief visited Trincomalee and held...
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Inter House Sports Meet of Hill Country Ladies’ College
The Inter House Sports Meet of the Hill Country Ladies’ College in Madawala was held recently with the participation of Principal, staff, students, parents, past...
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Private tuition classes banned after 7pm in Trincomalee town
- By S.Kathiravan
Trincomalee Urban Council Chairman Nagarasa Rasanayagam has stated that holding of all private tuition classes after 7 pm have been banned within the...
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Rajitha graces felicitation ceremony held to honour MHM Rumy
Minister of Health and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne graced the ceremony held to felicitate Dr. MHM Rumy who has been appointed Chairman of the...
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