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Prices of bakery products including bread to go up from today

Associaion of Bakery Owners has taken a decision to increase the price of a loaf of bread by Rs 10 with effect from Monday.
Reports do not state that former PM, ministers were responsible for Easter Sunday attacks...UNP

United National party has denied the allegation that the former Prime Minister or any former Minister of the Cabinet was responsible for the attacks.
Eighteen Indian fishermen held in Sri Lanka repatriated

Eighteen fishermen from Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts in Tamil Nadu arrested on October 13 for fishing in Sri Lankan tterrritorial waters were repatriated on Saturdy on completion of the judicial formalities.
Premier Mahinda awards Clinical Professor title to 16 Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse awarded Clinical Professor title to a group of 16 Obstetricians and Gynecologists at the SLCOG 54th Annual Congress held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall on Friday, November 26.
Hindu Cultural Affairs Dept and Jaffna MC decide to jointly take forward services rendered by Navalar to Saivaism

- By S.Surenthiran Department of Hindu Cultural Affairs and Jaffna Municipal Council have taken a decision to jointly take forward services rendered to Saivaism by Srila Sri Arumuga Navalar through the renovation of Navalar Cultural Hall.
Netherland’s envoy Gonggrijp presents the “Orange the World” banner to Foreign Minister Peiris

Netherlands’ Ambassador to Sri Lanka Tanja Gonggrijp presented the “Orange the World” banner to Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris to mark the annual “Orange the World: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” international campaign, at the Foreign Ministry on Friday.
There is no problem between SLPP and SLFP:- Dinesh

Leader of the House Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has state that there was no problem between the SLPP government and the SLFP. It was not right to interpret any misunderstanding as a problem between the two entities.
What I spoke of was example set by President Gotabaya by spending less:- Mahindananda

Agriculture Minister MahindanandaAluthgamage has observed that what he spoke of was the example set by the incumbent President Gotabaya to the country by spending less.
India’s envoy to Sri Lanka Baglay calls on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay paid a courtesy call on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin and held talks at the Chief Minister’s office in Tamilnadu recently.
We have always protected this government as its members:- Dayasiri

State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera has observed that they had protected the government as government members.
Sumanthiran calls on US Minister for South Asia, Tariq Ahmad

Tamil National Alliance Spokesperson Parliamentarian Presient’s Counsel M.A.Sumanthiran paid a courtesy call on Minister for South Asia, Tariq Ahmad and held talks.
SJB Parliamentarians wear badges to mark Orange Day

SJB Parliamentarians wore badges while attending the sittings of the House on Thursday, November. The words “Stop Violence Against Women!” were printed on the badges.
President graces ‘Presidential Export Awards Ceremony’

President Gotabaya Rajapakse graced the ‘Presidential Export Awards Ceremony’ held at the BMICH on Friday, November 26.Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena also addressed the event.
Ruwan leads demo in Warakapola protesting against rise in cost of living

United National Party Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene led a demonstration in Warakapola recently protesting against the rising cost of living (CoL) and several other demands.
Samarasinghe resigns from membership in Parliament

Parliamentarian Mahinda Samarasinghe has resigned from the post of parliamentarian. He submitted letter of resignation to Parliament Secretary General Dhammika Dassanayake on Thursday, November 2 to accept his new post as the Sri Lanka Ambassador to the USA.
UN ASG Khaled Khiari, Hana call on Hakeem, hold talks

Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary General, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Departments of Political and Peace building Affairs based in United Nations Secretariat, New York and Officials with Hana Singer, Resident Representative met with Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem on Thursday, November 25 and held talks.
Gender based violence is a bitter reality in the world including Sri Lanka:- Minister Sudarshini laments

State Minister of COVID-19 Control, Primary Healthcare and Epidemics Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle has lamented that Gender based violence (GBV) has almost become a clichéd term in gender terminology.

Gender based violence is a bitter reality in the world including Sri Lanka:- Minister Sudarshini laments

State Minister of COVID-19 Control, Primary Healthcare and Epidemics Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle has lamented that Gender based violence (GBV) has almost become a clichéd term in gender terminology.
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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

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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!!

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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.