A well-researched book in Sinhalese on Mahatma Gandhi's visit to Sri Lanka was launched at a ceremony held at Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre recently. It was authored by veteran journalist Sampath Bandara.
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Jaffna-Chennai maiden flight launched from Jaffna International Airport
The maiden Jaffna-Chennai commenced from the Jaffna International Airport at 12:45 pm on Monday, November 11. Religious observances were held prior to the take off of the first flight. Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan was among the travelers. -
Presidential pardon to Royal Park Murder convict; President’s Media Division clarifies
President’s Media Division has stated that granting of the presidential pardon to the Royal Park murder convict was carried out on the recommendations of a special committee of officials, civil organizations, and several distinguished members of the society. -
Shivajilingam seeks blessings from Bishops
Independent presidential candidate Shivajilingam called at the Mannar Bishop’s House recently and sought blessings from Mannar Bishop Rev.Fr. Dr. Emmanuel Fernando and Emeritus Bishop Rev. Fr. Dr. Rayappu Joseph. -
Mahinda at Angajan Ramanathan’s Kilinochchi residence
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapske visited the Kilinochchi residence of Jaffna Parliamentarian Angajan Ramanathan and had discussions. -
Three Indian fishermen taken into custody by Navy
Three Indian fishermen were taken into custody by the Sri Lankan Navy on Saturday allegedly for fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters. -
Harin’s allegation on Gotabhaya’s citizenship is diabolic lie: Ali Sabry
President’s Counsel Ali Sabri has dismissed Minister Harin Fernando’s allegation that Gotabhaya was still a US citizen is a diabolic lie. -
Harin Fernando alleges that Gotabhaya is still a US citizen
Minister Harin Fernando has stated that the latest Federal Registry released by the US government did not include Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa's name, under those who renounced US citizenship by 30 Sept 2019 despite his claims giving up US nationality on May 3, 2019. -
Franchise is powerful democratic weapon to realize our aspirations, exercise it prudently … Sumanthiran tells Tamils
TNA Parliamentarian Sumanthiran has observed that franchise is a powerful democratic weapon to secure our aspirations peacefully. Tamils must exercise it without fail and exercise it prudently to ensure our rights. -
Sajith Premadasa in Batticaloa, meets Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi MPs
NDF presidential aspirant Sajith Premadasa met with Batticaloa Parliamentarians and Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katshi officials and held talks. The meeting took place at Green Garden in Kallady. -
Mahinda Rajapaksa leads electioneering for Gotabhaya in Mullaitheewu
Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa led the electioneering for SLPP presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapske in Mullaitheewu on Sunday. -
Shivajilingam garlands Pon Sivakumaran’s statue, commences electioneering in Jaffna
Independent presidential candidate Shivajilingam commenced his election campaign in Jaffna after garlanding Thiyagy Pon Sivakumaran’s statue in Urumpirai. -
Include MMDA reforms as women’s rights, fundamental rights and as issues of national priority …. Hyshama Hamin to presidential aspirants
Women activist Hyshama Hamin has appealed to all presidential aspirants to include Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) reforms as women’s rights, fundamental rights as issues of national priority.
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjith Singh Sandhu graced the General Convocation of the Eastern University held at the Nalliah Memorial Hall in Vantharumolai on Saturday. Nine hundred and twenty seven were conferred with the degrees at the event held in four phases.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority's (SLTDA) action plan for Kuchchaveli has secured the first place for the best sustainable tourism action plan at the High-Level Policy Forum on Tourism Development 2018, organized by the Korean government and Korean Tourism Organization (KTO), in Seoul, last month.
Sri Lanka Cricket team on Tuesday visited the Apeksha Cancer Hospital in Maharagama and donated medicines worth Rs. 1 million to the hospital.
A road show was held in Colombo at Hotel Galadari recently ahead of Tamil Nadu Global Food Expo and Summit 2018 which will be held at Madurai in Tamil Nadu State of India during 12-15 August. The event was held with the support of the High Commission of India, Colombo.
Gnanagunalan felicitated by SLRC Trincomalee branch
Former Chairman of Sri Lanka Red Cross Society – Trincomalee Branch Dr.Gnanagunalan was felicitated at the annual general meeting of the Society recently for the...
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Ex MP Sivasithamparam remembered in Vavuniya
A simple ceremony was held in Vavuniya to mark the death anniversary of former Vavuniya Parliamentarian T.Sivasithamparam at Vairava Puliyankulam recently.
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Jalani Premadasa meets women groups in Mannar, seeks support for...
Jalani Premadasa, wife of the NDF presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa visited Mannar recently and met with women groups. She held talks with them regarding their...
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Sumanthiran meets people in Mannar. explains TNA’s stance in current...
Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Parliamentarian M.A.Sumanthiran met with the members of the public and explained the stance of the Tamil National Alliance in the current...
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