The new building complex constructed at the Kathankuddy Base Hospital was declared open at a ceremony by Eastern Province Governor Hizbullah recently.
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Ranil graces the 67th death anniversary of DS Senanayake
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe graced the simple ceremony held at the Independence Square, Colombo recently to commemorate the 67th death anniversary of D. S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation. -
Dayasiri Jayasekera in Jaffna, meets SLFP organizers
General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera visited Jaffna recently. He held a meeting with the SLFP organizers and supporters in Jaffna at an event held at Luxmy Plazza. -
‘Thinakaran’ turns 87
A simple ceremony was held at the Lake House on Thursday to mark the 87th anniversary of the Tamil daily ‘Thinakaran’. -
Premier Ranil in Batticaloa, hands over deeds, permits to 7206 land owners
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe on Saturday handed over deeds and permits of 4,000 acres of land to 7,206 people of 13 divisional Secretary Areas. -
UNP stands for abolition of Executive Presidency: Ranil Wickremesinghe tells JVP
UNP Leader Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the United National Party is fully committed to the abolition of executive presidency. In fact a motion too was passed at the convention held last to abolish the executive presidency. -
Switzerland envoy Hans Peter Mack calls on Justice Minister
Switzerland's Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hans Peter Mack paid a courtesy call on Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorale at the Ministry of Justice and Prison Reforms on March 21. -
Sajith Premadasa graces the launch of new edition of Sinhala Dictionary
Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa graced the event held to launch the new edition of the Sinhala dictionary. It was organized by the Sinhala Dictionary Office of the Cultural Affairs Department. -
India calls for full implementation of 13A
Permanent Representative of India in Geneva Ambassador Rajiv K. Chander has stated that India calls for full implementation of the 13th Amendment by the Sri Lankan government along with its other important commitments made to the international community. -
UNHRC adopts consensus resolution to grant Sri Lanka more time to honour commitments
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) adopted sans voting the consensus resolution on Sri Lanka which proposes to give more time to Sri Lanka to fulfil its commitments for reconciliation and transnational justice. It was adopted on Thursday. -
European Union welcomes Sri Lanka’s commitment, urges durable reconciliation process
The European Union has called for a durable reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, including building confidence by completing the return of occupied land, replacing the PTA and advancing the identified transitional justice mechanisms. -
Implement strategy for transitional process with fixed timeline: Michelle Bachelet tells Sri Lanka
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has urged Sri Lankan government to implement a detailed, comprehensive strategy for the transitional process with a fixed timeline. -
Sri Lanka looks forward to continuing engagement with international community for durable peace, reconciliation: Marapana
Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana has observed that the Sri Lankan Government looks forward to continuing its engagement with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Human Rights mechanisms and procedures, and working in close cooperation with the international community in its journey towards achieving civil, political as well as socioeconomic and cultural rights, and consolidating durable peace and reconciliation for our people.
The 13th death anniversary of slain Trincomalee journalist Suhirtharajan was commemorated at a simple ceremony held at Gandhi Poonga in Batticaloa recently.
- By J.M.Hafeez
The 70th Republic Day of India was celebrated at the India House in Kandy Lake on Saturday, January 26. Deputy Indian High Commissioner Dhirendra Singh was the Chief Guest and he hoisted the Indian National Flag while the Indian national anthem was played. He also read out the message by the Indian President.
- By J.M.Hafeez
The students of Al-Munawwara Primary School held a drug awareness march along the streets in the Madawala town on Friday . Thousands of students participated.
Britain's Head of the South Asia Department and India Coordinator Fergus Auld called on the Northern Province Governor Suren Raghavan at the Governor’s office on Wednesday and held discussions.
- Demo in Kandy demanding an increase of daily wage of plantation workers to Rs 1000
- Emeritus Professor Raagal assumes duties as Vice Chancellor of Eastern University
- Sivayoga Samajam President lays foundation stone for Nadesapuram Housing project
- Management Assistants stage protest demanding pay increase
Mayooran’s book on Athletics launched in Trincomalee
- By S.KathiravanThe book on Athletics authored by Sivapathasuntharam Mayooran was launched at Trincomalee Urban Council recently.
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Wigneswaran at Sangarathai Pathirakali Amman Chariot Festival
Former Chief Minister of the Northern Provincial Council Justice Wigneswaran participated at the Chariot festival of Sangarathai Pathirakali Amman Koil and served Butter milk and...
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Japan and Jaffna MC ink contract to provide waste collection...
Japan and Jaffna Municipal Council have signed an agreement to grant USD 83,432 (approx. Rs. 15 million) for "The Project for Providing Secondhand Waste Collection...
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Shramadana at Nathagoda Purana Buddhist Vihare
- By J.M.HafeezA shramadana was conducted at the Nathagoda Purana Buddhist Vihare in the village of Gazawathe recently.
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Mirunalinithevy Sivagnanasuntharam: Obituary
Mirunalinithevy passed away on Saturday, March 23. She is the beloved wife of Sivashanmugarajah Sivagnanasuntharam Read More
