Saiva Flag Day is to be held at temples and Hindu organizations in the island on the Sivarathri Day, February 13. The Saiva Flag day is held under the patronage of the Sri Lankan branch of the World Saiva Council.
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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.
A memorial lecture on Comrade Shnamugathasan will be delivered by Professor Marx, a Human Rights Activist from Tamil Nadu, at 5 pm on Saturday, February 17 at Colombo Tamil Sangam.
The Annual Prize Day of Trincomalee Ramakrishna Mission Koeswara Hindu College is to be held at the Sivaloganathan Open Air Stage at 3 pm on October 13.
A special event is to be held at the Head Quarters of the All Ceylon Hindu Congress at 10 am on Pongal Day, January 14 to mark the 20 th year of publication of ACHC’s bilingual Journal ‘Hindu Oli’.
A ceremony is to be held to commemorate the remembrance of late Theiva Thirumakal Sivathamil Selvy Thangamma Appakutty at 4 pm on Saturday, January 7 at Bambalapitiya Saraawathy Hall under the patronage of the Hindu Vithya Viruthy Sangam in alliance with All Ceylon Hindu Congress and Colombo Hindu Ladies’ Mantram.
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
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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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