A walk was held from Kallady Clock Tower to the Tharsanam Blind School to mark the International White Cane Day on Monday. The event was held under the auspices of Tharshanam Blind School. Batticaloa Government Agent S.Uthaykumar was the Chief Guest.
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Speaker hands school kits to children of Parliament staff
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was the Chief Guest at the annual presentation of school supplies to the children of parliamentary staff. The event was held on Tuesday, December 11. Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri was the Guest of Honour. -
Champika Ranawaka proposes summoning of State officials before Parliamentary Committees
Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka has submitted a proposal to summon former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's secretary and five other state officials before three parliamentary committees. -
President will urge CJ to expedite delivery of verdict on case against dissolution of Parlaiemnt : Weerawansa
Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has stated that President Maithripala Sirisena has arrived at a decision to request the Chief Justice through the Attorney General to deliver the final verdict on the Parliament dissolution gazette without delay. -
Ex UPFA Provincial Minister Thilina Bandara obtains UNP membership from Ranil
Former UPFA Central Province Minister Thilina Bandara Tennakoon has obtained the membership of the United National Party (UNP). He visited Temple Trees on Monday, December 10 and obtained the membership from UNP Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe. -
Ensure instant implementation of death penalty to drug related offences: President to law enforcement officials
President Maithripala Sirisena has urged the law enforcement officials to take relevant measures to instantly implement the recently taken decision to enforce the death penalty against the persons who are still engaged in drug trafficking activities even after they have been convicted on the death penalty, for the future of the country, the nation and future generation. -
Abolition of the Executive Presidency is the panacea for the perilous situation in the island: Anura Dissanayake
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has observed that the abolition of Executive Presidency is the panacea for the present ills in the political arena of the island. The 20th amendment to the Constitution for the abolition of the Executive Presidency should be debated and passed in Parliament. -
Ugly incidents that took place in the House are abominable, against cultural norms: Buddhist Monk
Ven. Ittepane Dhammalankara Thera, the Mahanayake of the Kotte Parshwaya of the Kalyani Dharma Gree Maha Sanga Sabha has observed that the ugly and unruly acts performed by elected representatives in the August Assembly are condemnable, abominable and against all norms and the cultural traits of the island nation. -
Demise of late Sri Buddharakkhitha Thero ; President pays last respect
Benthara Wallalawita korala keerthi Sri Wageshawaracharya, chief incumbent of historical Kande Vihara, Ven. Batuwanhene Sri Buddharakkhitha Thero passed away recently.The body of the sangha was kept at the historic Kande Vihara. -
ACMC Parliamentarians will support Ranil at this crucial hour: Rishad
All Ceylon Makkal Congress Leader Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has stated that all ACMC Parliamentarians will support Ranil Wickremesinghe at this crucial hour during a motion to establish Ranil’s majority in the House on Dec 12. -
Current political instability can be easily resolved, we need patience : Mahinda Rajapaksa
- By J.M.Hafeez Former President, Kurunegala Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that the political instability that we now experience can easily be resolved, but as this matter is before Courts, we have to act with patience. -
Sri Lankan constitution unique: Law Asia delegation
A high-profile delegation representing Law Asia has observed that the Sri Lankan Constitution was unique as it contained clarity leaving no doubt for interpretation. -
Country has fallen into a bottomless pit, the House must intervene: Jayatissa appeals
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Parliamentarian Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa has lamented that during the last five weeks the country has fallen into a bottomless pit destroying the economy and the diplomatic recognition the country had. The House must intervene to enable the country to return to normalcy.
A demonstration was held from Vavuniya Kanthaswamy Temple to Vavuniya Secretariat by Iyappa devotees against the verdict delivered by the Indian Supreme Court lifting the ban on women between the ages of ten years and fifty five years from entering Sabarimalai.
Reputed Indian film directors Bharathiraja and Bhagyaraj graced the event held in Kilinochchi recently to honour senior photo journalists.
The Agricultural Exhibition of the Northern Province was held at Agriculture Training Center in Muruganoor in Vavuniya recently. Vavuniya Deputy Director of Agriculture Sahila Banu chaired. Northern Province Agriculture Minister Sivanesan was the Chief Guest. Provincial Councilors, Government officials participated.
The march by the Jaffna University students demanding the release of political prisoners held under Prevention of Terrorism Act reached Vavuniya on Friday, October 12. The march that commenced in Jaffna on October 12 th is scheduled to concluded at Anurathapura Prison, where some prisoners are on hunger strike.
Jaffna Mayor Emmanuel Arnold at Human Rights Day in Nallur...
Jaffna Mayor Emmanuel Arnold was the Chief Guest at the Human Rights Day held at Thurkka Mani Mandapam in Nallur recently.
It was organized by...
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Father of Jaffna Co-operative Movement Veerasingam remembered
A simple ceremony was held in Jaffna to commemorate the 54 th death anniversary of the Father of the Jaffna Co-operative Movement V.Veerasingam.
President of...
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UN officials in Mullaitheewu meet civil society activists
United Nations officials visited Mullaitivu on Wednesday and met civil society activists and held discussions about their problems. They also met with the members of...
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Governor Cooray orders probe into financial fraud by Ananthi Sasitharan
Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray has appointed a three member committee to probe a financial fraud allegedly committed by former Minister of the Northern...
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