The annual Theertha Festival of the sacred and historic Thanthamalai Murugan Temple, Batticaloa, was held at the temple Kerney recently with the participation of hundreds of Murugan devotees. They performed their vows. Chief priest of the temple Sivasiri M.K. Sachchithananthak Kurukkai conducted the rituals.

- By J.M.Hafeez

A simple ceremony was held to commemorate artiste Rajesh Kanna in Kandy recently under the auspices of the Maliayga Kalai Kalasara Sangam. Deputy Indian High Commissioner Ratha Venkatraman was the Chief Guest.

A simple ceremony was held in Vavuniya to mark the 70 th death anniversary. President of Vavuniya Tamil Mamantram Kirupanandakumaran presided. The ceremony was held at the statue of Swamy Vipulananda opposite the Vavuniya bus stand. Thamil Many, Northern Province Council member Linganathan and others participated. 

- S.Kathiravan

A Blood Donation Camp was held at the Trincomalee Shanmuga Hindu Ladies’ College July 15 under the auspices of student Mohamed Hasan Fatima Baszana. 73 persons donated blood at the camp held to win the Presidential award. The event was conducted under the guidance of Scout Teacher Ashok with the permission of Principal Sloshana Jeyapalan.