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Peradeniya undergraduates stage demo demanding an increase in Mahapola Scholarship

- By J.M.Hafeez Peradeniya undergraduates staged a demonstration at the Galaha Junction on Thursday, December 12 demanding an increase in the Mahapola Scholarship.
Afghanistan envoy calls on President Gotabaya

Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Sri Lanka M. Ashraf Haidari paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and conveyed congratulations on his behalf and on behalf of his country for his victory.
Citizenship (Amendment) Bill passed by Rajya Sabha

Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, providing the legislative process for giving Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh etc was passed by the Rajya Sabha recently. The Bill was moved by Home Minister Amit Shah.
Journalism Awards 2018

The 20th edition of the Journalism Awards for Excellence, was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel recently.
Premier Mahinda at Ama Dam Sisilasa Bana

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa took part in the religious observances in the Ama Dam Sisilasa Bana programme at Temple Trees on Wednesday.
Extend support to incumbent govt to get two-thirds majority at general election : Maithripala to SLFPers

Sri Lanka Freedom Party Chairman Maithripala Sirisena has urged the SLFP members to extend support to the new government to obtain a two-thirds majority at the next General Elections.
Brigadier Priyanka Fernando assumes duties as Director of Real Estate and Quartering

Brigadier Priyanka Fernando of the Gemunu Watch (GW) on Monday assumed duties as the new Director, Real Estate and Quartering at the Army Headquarters, Sri Jayewardenapura. Brigadier Fernando also attended religious observances.
Warm welcome to MRS World Caroline Jurie on return to motherland

Sri Lankan woman Caroline Jurie, who was crowned Mrs.World at a pageant held in the United States of America, was accorded a warm welcome at the Bandaranaike International Airport when she returned to her motherland on Tuesday by a Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
Premier Mahinda receives Human Development Report 2019 of UNDP

UNDP Sri Lanka Resident Representative Robert Juhkam presented the Human Development Report 2019 Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse.
Ex president Maithripala Sirisena noticed to appear in FR case by Women and Media Collective

A notice was issued on Tuesday by the Supreme Court on former President Maithripala Sirisena in respect of a Fundamental Rights petition filed by Women and Media Collective seeking an order staying the Presidential Pardon granted by former President to Royal Park murder convict Don. Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha. The notice is returnable for May 29.
Shoulder responsibility of national security, safety of the nation : Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne tells army

Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne, Secretary Defence has called upon all Army Officers to shoulder the responsibility of national security and ensure the safety for our entire nation as a huge task that lies ahead of them since military career is the most noble profession in the world.
Appoint a governor for the North in the coming days …. Sampathan tells govt

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) R. Sampanthan has urged the government to appoint a governor for the Northern Province in the coming days.

Gear up for victory at the general election ..... UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe tells youths

Leader of the United National Party former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has urge youth members of the party not to be discouraged or disheartened by presidential election results and target
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Convocation Ceremony of Peradeniya University Exte…

- By J.M.Hafeez The Convocation Ceremony of Peradeniya University External Students was held recently at Mahinda Rajapaksa Auditorium of Polgolla National Co-operative Development Centre.

A simple ceremony was held near the Sri Lanka Transport Board Regional Office recently to mark the International Human Rights Day.

240 persons belonging to 56 families were displaced consequent to landslide in Kahagalla estate in Haputale in the Badulla district.

Swamijis of Ramakrishna Mission in Batticaloa handed assistance to 40 families displaced owing to recent heavy rains.

- By J.M.Hafeez The Annual Graduation Ceremony of the Madawala Bazaar Hill Country Early Learning Centre was held recently under the patronage of Kandy Educational Zone Assistant Director of Education...

A demonstration was held recently by women in the Vavuniay town recently to mark the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

- By Thagshan The Stave Musical Fiesta - II was held at the main auditorium of Primary Hindu College in Trincomalee on Saturday evening with the participation of music lovers of...

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devanada visited Vavuniya recently and met with officials and representatives of Private Transport Services and National Transport Services and held discussion with them to resolve the dispute...

Around 150 GCE O/L candidates in Kilinochchi who could not reach examination centres due to floods were taken by boats and tractors to the two examination centres at the Dharmapuram...

Batticaloa Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian and Hindu Peravai President S.Yogeswaran extended assistance to 43 families displaced sequel to the recent continuous rains in Batticaloa.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Ananda Anubhavam via Web Cast at Sivananda Thapovanam in Trincomalee
Art of Living Founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Ananda Anubhavam via Web Cast is to be held for three days from Dec 6 to Dec 8. at Sivanantha Thapovanam in…
Mayor Saravanapavan inspects flooded areas in Batticaloa
Batticaloa Mayor T.Saravanapavan inspects the areas flooded in Batticaloa during the recent heavy rains and spoke to the people affected. He inquired into their problems.
Walk in Nintavur to mark World AIDS Day
A walk was held in the streets of Ninthavoor town in Amparai to mark the World AIDS Day on December 1.

Traffic Mirror installed at Arasady Junction in Trincomalee Town
- By S.Kathiravan A Traffic Mirror was installed recently at the Arasady Junction in Trincomalee Town in order to deter possibility of accidents due to blind turns.
Batticaloa Vincent Girls’ High School Prize Day
The Annual Prize Day of the Batticaloa Vincent Girls’ High School was held at the school auditorium recently. Principal of the school Haraniya Subaharan presided.
Lions Club donates furniture to Cancer Unit at Trincomalee Hospital
- S.KathiravanLions Club of Trincomalee donated furniture to the Cancer Unit of the Trincomalee General Hospital recently.

Beach Cleaning drive in Ward 10 in Trincomalee
-By S.Kathiravan A cleaning drive was held in the beach in Ward 10 in Trincomalee to mark the 197th anniversary of Peruntheru Wigneswara College, Trincomalee recently.
Batticaloa inundated following continual rains, 87 persons displaced
Several areas in Batticaloa district such as Paduwankarai, Poratheewu, Wellaweli have been inundated following continual rains in recent days. Many houses, roads, paddy fields have been affected.
Trinco Football Fest 2019 to be held on Nov 30, Dec 1
Trinco Football Fest 2019, a grand inter schools Football tournament for under 14 is to be held at the Trincomalee Hindu College Grounds on Saturday, November 30 and Sunday December…

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