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Selvam Addaikalanathan chairs TELO Central Committee meeting in Vavuniya

Central Committee of the Tamil Elam Liberation Organization met at its Vavuniya on Sunday, January 19 under the patronage of its Leader TNA Parliamentarian Selvam Addaikalanathan.
India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval calls on President Gotabaya

National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval called on Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday and held talks. The meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat. Doval is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka.
Top US official calls on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, holds talks

US Principal Assistant Secretary of State Ambassador Alice Wells called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and held talks on bilateral issues.
ITAK Leader Mavai graces Thai Pongal festival in Chavakachcheri

Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Parliamentarian Mavai Senathirajah graced the traditional Thai Pongal festival held at the Chavakachcheri Urban Council Hall in Jaffna on Saturday. Former Provincial Councilor Attorney at Law Sayanthan chaired.
Jayantha Weerasinghe appointed Legal Advisor to Premier Mahinda

President’s Counsel Jayantha Weerasinghe has been appointed as Legal Advisor to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Minister Weerawansa visits Palmyrah Research Centre

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawanse inspected the Palmyrah Research Centre and factories in Atchuvely during his recent visit to Jaffna.
UN Resident Coordinator calls on President Gotabaya

United Nations Resident Coordinator Hanna Singer paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday, January 17 and held discussions.
Canadian envoy in Kandy, holds discussions on heritage and development

Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka David McKinnon met with Kandy District Secretary Tissa Karunaratne and held talks focusing on cultural heritage and economic affairs in the district.
Thondaman thanks Premier Mahinda for decision to pay minimum wage Rs 1000 to estate workers

Leader of Ceylon Workers’ Congress Minister Arumugam Thondaman met with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday and expressed his gratitude to him for the cabinet decision to pay Rs 1000 as minimum monthly wage to estate workers.
Oddusuddan Tile Factory will become functional soon … Weerawansa in Mullaitivu

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa has stated that the tile factory in Oddusuddan in Mullaitivu district which had ceased functional since 1983 would become functional following measures taken by the current government.
European Union calls on NP Governor, discusses development of North

The Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Chaibi called on the Governor of the Northern Province, Mrs. PSM Charles during his visit to Jaffna and held discussions.
Tri forces play dual roles to serve the people, one during times of war, the other during times of peace …. Premier Mahinda

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that the Tri-Forces have dual roles to play to serve the people. One during times of war and another during times o peace.