The annual Vaikasy Visaka Pongal was performed according to Hindu traditions at the Vattrapalai Amman Koil on Monday, May 20.
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EU delegation calls on Sampanthan
A special delegation of the European Union called on Tamil National Alliance Leader Parliamentarian R.Sampanthan and held discussion. Sampanthan briefed them of the problems of the Tamils and the need to enact a new constitution for Tamils to live as equals in the island. -
Alice Wells at St.Anthony’s shrine in Kochchikade
The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells visited the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, one of the churches bombed by Muslim extremists on April 21, and laid a wreath in remembrance of the victims. -
Rajitha hands over 20 endoscopy machines to hospitals
Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne handed over 20 endoscopy machines to authorities to be distributed to various hospitals in the island at a ceremony held recently. Health Services Director Dr.Anil Jayasinghe and Health Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera were also present. -
Ranil graces opening of Green Valley Apartment Complex in Kaduwela
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony held to mark the opening of the Green Valley apartment complex in Ranala Kaduwala on Sunday as its Chief Guest. -
Our next president will be one selected democratically by the UNP: Mangala
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has observed that the next president of Sri Lanka will be the person democratically selected by the United National Party and its allies to stand on a platform of democracy, safeguarding the judiciary, public service and other independent institutions and putting ordinary citizens before any family. -
Rajapaksa’s with new party, new slogans are the same - a Kobeyya will never be an eagle: Ranil
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday has charged that even though the Rajapaksa family was attempting to return to power with a new party, new candidate, and new slogans, voters must understand that “a kobeyya (dove), whether it is fried or cooked in milk, is still a kobeyya, and will never be a rajaaliya (eagle).” -
I will make Sri Lanka a peaceful, secure, safe country: Gotabaya in his maiden address
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Presidential candidate has observed that if entrusted with the stewardship of this country by the people, his first task would be to ensure complete safety and security throughout the nation. He had complete confidence that we would once again be able to make Sri Lanka one of the most peaceful, secure, and safe countries in the world. He would accept responsibility for people’s safety, and the safety of children and loved ones. -
Gotabaya is SLPP’s Presidential candidate: Mahinda announces
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Leader Mahinda Rajapakse has announced that former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be the Presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. -
US Assistant Secretary Alice Wells calls on Mahinda
United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Alice Wells called on Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence in Wijerama on Sunday morning, August 11 and held discussions. She is currently on a regional tour visiting India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. -
SLPP leadership handed to Mahinda Rajapaksa
The Leadership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been handed to the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa at its National Convention held at the Sugathathasa Indoor Stadium today, Sunday, August 11. -
Govt plans to sign agreements violating the constitution: Dinesh charges
Joint Opposition Parliamentarian MEP Leader Dinesh Gunawardena has charged that the government was entering into international agreements detrimental to the country and in violation of the constitution. -
Navin Dissanayake at Naga Vihara
Plantation Minister Navin Eranjan Dissanayake visited Yarl Naga Vihara on Saturday, August 10 during his visit to Jaffna.
A candle light vigil was held at Infant Jesus Church in Orr’s Hill, Trincomalee recently to pray for the victims of the recent Easter Sunday bomb blasts.
Special poojas prayers were held at Nallai Atheenam for the victims of Easter Sunday blasts.
Special prayers were held at the London Buddhist Vihara in memory of the victims of the bomb blasts on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Members of the Sri Lankan community and others participated.
Special poojas were conducted at the sacred Naloor Kandaswamy Koil to commemorate the victims of bomb blasts on Easter Sunday.
Wigneswaran declares open TMK office in Vavuniya
Secretary General of Tamil Makkal Kootany former Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice Wigneswaran declared open the district office of his party at Kannakypuram...
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Sajith inaugurates renovation work at St Martin's Church in Jaffna
Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa inaugurated the renovation work at Jaffna St Martin's Church recently. He also unveiled the plaque to mark the event.
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Workshop for Journalists in Trincomalee
Additional Government Agent K.Arunthavarasa chaired the workshop for journalists held at JKAB Park Hotel in Trincomalee on Friday.
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Trincomalee UC appoints 40 Health workers
Trincomalee Urban Council has recruited forty health workers, twelve women and twenty eight men, to expedite the performance of its duties.
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