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Premier Mahinda congratulates US President, Vice President on their assumption of duties

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse has congratulated Joe Biden on his assumption of duties as the 46th President of the USA. He tweeted:
Sajith’s ambition was to be UNP leader, he didn’t strive for party’s victory….Rathnapriya

UNP Parliamentarian Saman Rathnapriya has charged that while Sajith Premadasa was in the UNP, his ambition had been to grab leadership. He didn’t strive for the party’s victory.
Corpses of 4 fishermen from sunken Indian trawler recovered

Corpses of four fishermen on the sunken Indian fishing trawler have been recovered by the Sri Lankan Navy diving teams engaged in the Search and Rescue (SAR) operation.
President Gotabaya extends best wishes to US President, Vice President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended best wishes to US President Joe Biden and the Vice President Kamala Harris on assuming office.
I will be President for all Americans, fight for those who did not support me as those who did support … Biden pledges

Joe Biden has pledged that he would be a President for all Americans and promised that he would fight for those who did not support him as for those who did.
Order Harin out for breach of Standing Order … Dinesh Gunawardena

Leader of the House and Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has urged Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to rule Samagi Janabalawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Harin Fernano out for violating Standing Orders despite being an experienced Parliamentarian.
I will wear a black shawl in the House until Ranjan Ramanayake recieves Justice… Harin

SJB Parliamentarian Harin Fernando has stated that he would wear a black shawl in the Chamber until Ranjan Ramanayake received justice. He was speaking in Parliament. Harin said:
As we inaugurate a new administration, we pray for its success and extend best wishes…Trump in his farewell address

US President Donald Trump has in his farewell address, observed that this week they would inaugurate a new administration and prayed for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous. In the course of his farewell speech, Trump said:
One can criticize constructively, if one scandalizes Court, it cannot sit idle … Justice Minister

Minister of Justice Ali Sabry has observed that one could criticize constructively, but if anyone went beyond his or her limit and if one tried to scandalize court, that court could not sit idle and wait, because if they did, no one would take courts seriously and respect the law.
Parliamentarians Manusha and Welgama appointed to Committee on Public Finance

Parliamentarians Manusha Nanayakkara and Kumara Welgama have been newly appointed to the Committee on Public Finance. Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena made the announcement in Parliament on Tuesday, Jan 19.
There is serious lacuna in law regarding contempt of Court, Parliament must enact a law … Sumanthiran pleads in the House

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian President’s Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran has pleaded that Parliament must take steps to enact a law on Contempt of Court for the country, as there was a very serious lacuna in the law in this regard.
Come together as a nation forgetting political differences to fight the COVID-19 pandemic: Ranil

United National Party Leader, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has made an appeal to the people to come together as a nation to fight the pandemic forgetting political differences.

There is serious lacuna in law regarding contempt of Court, Parliament must enact a law … Sumanthiran pleads in the House

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian President’s Counsel M.A. Sumanthiran has pleaded that Parliament must take steps to enact a law on Contempt of Court for the country, as there was a
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Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna Univ…

An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.

Keshaliny, a student at Trincomalee Sri Shanmuga Hindu Girls’ College has secured merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship Examination by obtaining 179 points.

Jaffna University administration has taken a decision to suspend seven senior undergraduates from attending lectures allegedly for subjecting a group of new students to ragging on several occasions on 08-10-2020...

Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi Leader Mavai Senathyrasa and Tamil National Alliance former Parliamentarian E. Saravanapavan were the Chief Guests at the COVID-19 Awareness Program held at the Chavakacheri Bus Stand...

A Hindu ritual of Rudra Pooja is held for 108 days at the Selvavinaygar Koil in Kandy seeking divine grace to save the country and the people from the COVID-19...

The Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha controlled by Tamil National Alliance passed its budget for 2021 recently.

A demonstration was held in Mannar recently protesting against the cremation of the Muslims.

The new Government Agent of Trincomalee Saman Dharsana assumed duties at the District Secretariat recently. Earlier, he had served as the Secretary to the Chief Minister of Southern Province. Senior...

A demonstration was held in Mullaitivu recently under the patronage of the Jaffna Press Club condemning the alleged attack on two Tamil correspondents while they were working on a story...

A token fast was held by Tamil political parties at the Sivan Temple premises on Saturday, Septemeber 26 urging the government to respect the rights of the Tamil people.

Smart Classroom declared open at Kaileswara College, Nilaveli
- By S.Kathiravan A smart classroom of the Nilaveli Kaileswara College was declared open recently under the patronage of Trincomalee Zonal Director of Education Sivagnanam Sivagnanam Sritharan.
Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam Prefects in Cleaning Campaign along coastal areas
- By Shanmugalingam Surenthiran Prefects of Wellawatte Saiva Mangaiyar Vidyalayam participated in a Cleaning Campaign of Coastal areas from Wellawatte Railway Station to Nelson Place recently.
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces pays homage at Naga Viharaya
Jaffna Commander of Security Forces Major General Senarath Bandara paid homage at Naga Viharaya recently.

Muzammil assumes duties as Uva Province Governor
Newly appointed Governor A.J.M. Muzammil assumed office as the Governor of the Uva Province at the Governor’s Office.
Manivannan inaugurates Tamil Thesiya Youth Front
Former National Organizer of the Tamil Thesiya Makkal Munany Attornet at Law V.Manivannan inaugurated the Tamil Thesiya Youth Front recently. Jafna Municipal Council Member Parthipan and others were present.
Renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church declared open
The renovated Unnichchai St. Anthony’s Church, which was damaged during the conflict, was eclared open under the patronage of Batticaloa Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Ponniah recently.

NWP Governor assumes duties
Northwestern Province (NWP) Governor Raja Collure assumed duties at the Wayamba Provincial Council on Monday, September 7.
383 unemployed graduates handed appointment letters in Vavuniya
About 383 unemployed graduates in Vavuniya were given letters of appointment at a meeting held in the Vavuniya Secretariat on Wednesday, September 2.
TULF holds Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary in Jaffna
Tamil United Liberation Front former Leader and former Opposition Leader Appapillai Amirthalingam’s 93rd birth anniversary was remembered at a simple event held at the office of the TULF in Jaffna…

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