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Attack on JVP Leader’s vehicle; 2 suspects taken into custody

Police has taken into custody two suspects allegedly for pelting the vehicle of Anura Kumara Dissanayake with eggs.
Ministers Ali Sabri, Prof.Peiris declare open the 3 Floor building at Kokuvil Hindu

The newly constructed three floor building at Kokuvil Hinu College in Jaffna by Justice Minister Prof. G.L.Peiris and Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. G.L.Peiris on Saturay, January 29.
Demo, March against 13A in Jaffna

A march was held from Nallur to Kittu Poonga protesting against 13 A on Sunday, January 31 under the patronage of Tamil Thesiya Makkal Munnani.
Develop your skills, move forward in career:- President Gotabaya advises young officers of the Air Force .

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has advised young officers of the Air Force that it was their fundamental duty to develop their skills and move forward in their careers.
Reverse the decision to do away with fertilizer and agro-chemicals:- Wimal Weerawansa urges the Govt

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Minister Wimal Weerawansa has urged the government reverse its decision to do away with fertilizer and agro-chemicals.
Country Representative of the UNICEF Christian Skoog calls on Minister Vasudeva

The newly-appointed Country Representative United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to Sri Lanka Christian Skoog paid a courtesy call on Supply and Drainage Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara and held talks recently.
Ensure to steer the country out of the economic crisis, forge an equitable future:- Sumanthiran urges all MPs

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran, PC, on behalf of several political parties, represented in Parliament, has urged that all Parliamentarians must ensure to steer the country out of this unprecedented economic crisis, and forge an equitable and just future for our future generations.
Finance Minister Basil graces Reception held to mark India’s Republic Day in Colombo

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa graced the Reception hosted by Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay at his residence to mark India’s 73rd Republic Day.
People urge the government to find solutions to crises not come out with excuses for crises- Vijitha Herath

Information Secretary of the JVP Vijitha Herath has observed that the people urge the government to find solutions for the crises and not come out with excuses for the crises.
Court releases Minister Johnston Fernando, three others from three separate cases

Colombo Chief Magistrate Buddhika C. Ragala on Friday, January 28 ordered the release of three suspects, including Minister Johnston Fernando, in three separate cases.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyardena tests positive to coronavirus

The Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeyardena has tested positive to coronavirus.
Puttalam High Court rejects bail application by lawyer Hizbullah

Puttalam High Court Judge Kumari Abeyratne on Friday, January 28 rejected the bail application filed by the detained lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah.
President Gotabaya, First Lady Ioma grace the Jaya Pirith Chanting held to invoke blessings on the country

President Gotabaya Rajapakse and the First Lady Ioma Gotabaya graced the ceremony held on Wednesday, January 26 to mark the conclusion of the Jaya Pirith that invoked blessings on the country. It was presided over by Ven. Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka and Anu Nayaka theros. The ritual alms-giving associated with the Jaya Piritha also took place.
Justice Minister Ali Sabri declares open Kilinochchi Court Complex

Justice Minister Ali Sabri, Presidential Counsel, officially declared open the Kilinochchi Court Complex recently.
India’s 73 rd Republic Day celebration in Kandy

India’s 73 rd Republic Day celebration was held in Kandy under the patronage of India’s Deputy High Commissioner Dr. S.Athira at the India House.
Foreign Minister Peiris briefs the diplomatic community of the Govt’s effort to amend PTA ensuring international norms

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has briefed the Diplomatic Corps that the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was being amended with the objective of bringing it in line with international norms and best practices.
India’s 73rd Republic Day celebrated in Colombo

India’s 73 rd Republic Day celebration was held in Colombo on Wednesday 26 January under the patronage of the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka.

Ensure to steer the country out of the economic crisis, forge an equitable future:- Sumanthiran urges all MPs

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran, PC, on behalf of several political parties, represented in Parliament, has urged that all Parliamentarians must ensure to steer the country out
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Life and guru are inseparable

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Your life itself is Guru tattva. Throw light on your own life. The wisdom that shines through your life is to be honoured. That is honouring Guru. Life has taught you so many things. Reflect upon your life and ponder what have you done right, and what you haven’t and honour the wisdom that life has offered to you. Read more

Sivanayagam; an editor par excellance, an ardent devotee of Sathya Sai Baba

Sivanayagam

Centenary birth anniversary of legendary Tamil Newspaper Editor and staunch Sai devotee late S.T.Sivanayagam falls on today, July 2. Read more

Can yoga help me boost immunity? YES!!

Art of Living Shiva Temple

Regular practice of yoga has shown effective results. Different asanas (postures) boost immunity, build the body’s strength and increase energy levels. Read more

Ven. Gnanasara Thera participates at Maha Yagam in…

General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Ven. Galagoda Athurelia Gnanasara Thera participated at the Maha Yagam conducted at the Ponnalai Vratharaja Perumal Koil on Tuesday, September 14 to invoke...

People of Kagama, Anuradhapura accorded a reception to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics F46 Javelin Gold Medallist Dinesh Priyantha Herath recently for his great achievement.

Grade V Scholarship Exam guide books were donated to 280 students in Eachalampattu under the auspices of Kabilar Social Advancement Council at its office in Trincomalee recently.

Special poojas were held at Naguleewsawaram Temple and Maaviddapuram Kandaswamy Temple to invoke blessings to protect people from Covid -19 pandemic.

Malaiyaka Makkal Munnani held special religious observances at the Aanjaneyar Temple in Rambodai on Saturday, May 1. Poojas were conducted seeking divine blessings to the workers affected by COVID-19.

Retired teacher Kanthaswamy Umapathy Sivam passed away on Wednesday, April 28. He had been a devotee of Swamy Gengadarananda.

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian President’s Counsel M.A.Sumanthiran inspected the traditional grazing lands alleged to have been encroached in the Pattipalai area in Batticaloa and held talks with the grazing land...

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Namal Rajapakse presided over the event held at the Trincomalee District Public Auditorium recently to discuss plans to promote rural economy in the Trincomalee...

- By K.Kishanth A ‘Do You Know’ Quiz was conducted among students in higher classes in Trincomalee district schools recently under the joint patronage of Trincomalee District University Students’ Association and...

The 30th Gurupoojai of Swami Gengatharananda.is to be observed in Trincomalee with religious fervor under the patronage of Trincomalee Sivayoga Samajam at its Hall on Saturday, March 13. President R.Ravichandramohan...

Dr. Bharathy assumes duties as Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University
Dr. Bharathy Kennedy on Monday, February 15 officially assumed duties as the new Director of Aesthetics Studies Faculty, Eastern University. She garlanded the statue of Swamy Vipulananda in the campus…
TNA Parliamentarian meets Valaichennai Hospital Director, discusses the needs of patients, staff
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Govinthan Karunakaram paid a visit to the Valaichenai Hospital and discussed the needs of the hospital, patients and the staff with the Director of the Hospital…
Modern Indoor Stadium declared open at Jaffna University
An Indoor Stadium with modern facilities was declared open at the Jaffna University at simple ceremony held observing health guidelines on Thursday, November 19.

Trinco Shanmuga student Keshalini secures merit pass at the Grade V Scholarship exam
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 suspends 7 senior undergraduates for ragging
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…
Mavai, Sara at COVID-19 Awareness Program in Chavakacheri
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…

Rudra Pooja at Kandy Selvavinayagar Koil for recovery from COVID-19
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…
Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha passes its budget for 2021
The Point-Pedro Pradesa Sabha controlled by Tamil National Alliance passed its budget for 2021 recently.
Demo in Mannar protesting against cremation of Muslims dying of COVID-19
A demonstration was held in Mannar recently protesting against the cremation of the Muslims.