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EU delegation calls on Sampanthan

A special delegation of the European Union called on Tamil National Alliance Leader Parliamentarian R.Sampanthan and held discussion. Sampanthan briefed them of the problems of the Tamils and the need to enact a new constitution for Tamils to live as equals in the island.
Alice Wells at St.Anthony’s shrine in Kochchikade

The US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells visited the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, one of the churches bombed by Muslim extremists on April 21, and laid a wreath in remembrance of the victims.
Rajitha hands over 20 endoscopy machines to hospitals

Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne handed over 20 endoscopy machines to authorities to be distributed to various hospitals in the island at a ceremony held recently. Health Services Director Dr.Anil Jayasinghe and Health Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera were also present.
Ranil graces opening of Green Valley Apartment Complex in Kaduwela

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the ceremony held to mark the opening of the Green Valley apartment complex in Ranala Kaduwala on Sunday as its Chief Guest.
Our next president will be one selected democratically by the UNP: Mangala

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has observed that the next president of Sri Lanka will be the person democratically selected by the United National Party and its allies to stand on a platform of democracy, safeguarding the judiciary, public service and other independent institutions and putting ordinary citizens before any family.
Rajapaksa’s with new party, new slogans are the same - a Kobeyya will never be an eagle: Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday has charged that even though the Rajapaksa family was attempting to return to power with a new party, new candidate, and new slogans, voters must understand that “a kobeyya (dove), whether it is fried or cooked in milk, is still a kobeyya, and will never be a rajaaliya (eagle).”
I will make Sri Lanka a peaceful, secure, safe country: Gotabaya in his maiden address

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Presidential candidate has observed that if entrusted with the stewardship of this country by the people, his first task would be to ensure complete safety and security throughout the nation. He had complete confidence that we would once again be able to make Sri Lanka one of the most peaceful, secure, and safe countries in the world. He would accept responsibility for people’s safety, and the safety of children and loved ones.
Gotabaya is SLPP’s Presidential candidate: Mahinda announces

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Leader Mahinda Rajapakse has announced that former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be the Presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
US Assistant Secretary Alice Wells calls on Mahinda

United States Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Alice Wells called on Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at his official residence in Wijerama on Sunday morning, August 11 and held discussions. She is currently on a regional tour visiting India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
SLPP leadership handed to Mahinda Rajapaksa

The Leadership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has been handed to the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa at its National Convention held at the Sugathathasa Indoor Stadium today, Sunday, August 11.
Govt plans to sign agreements violating the constitution: Dinesh charges

Joint Opposition Parliamentarian MEP Leader Dinesh Gunawardena has charged that the government was entering into international agreements detrimental to the country and in violation of the constitution.
Navin Dissanayake at Naga Vihara

Plantation Minister Navin Eranjan Dissanayake visited Yarl Naga Vihara on Saturday, August 10 during his visit to Jaffna.

Our next president will be one selected democratically by the UNP: Mangala

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has observed that the next president of Sri Lanka will be the person democratically selected by the United National Party and its allies to stand on
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Wigneswaran declares open TMK office in Vavuniya

Secretary General of Tamil Makkal Kootany former Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice Wigneswaran declared open the district office of his party at Kannakypuram in Vavuniya on Sunday.

Housing Minister Sajith Premadasa inaugurated the renovation work at Jaffna St Martin's Church recently. He also unveiled the plaque to mark the event.

Additional Government Agent K.Arunthavarasa chaired the workshop for journalists held at JKAB Park Hotel in Trincomalee on Friday.

Trincomalee Urban Council has recruited forty health workers, twelve women and twenty eight men, to expedite the performance of its duties.

A silent protest was held opposite the Nallai Aatheenam premises protesting against measures taken by extremists to erect Buddhist places of worship in places where there are no Buddhists living...

- By S.Kathiravan President of the Trincomalee branch of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) Dr. Seneviratne has stated that the drugs supplied to hospitals are of a poor quality and...

The district office of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) was declared open in Jaffna at a simple ceremony. Party District Leader Thampithurai Rajeev chaired.

The Eelam People's Democratic Party Leader,Parliamentarian Douglas Devananda visited Vavuniya recently and met the party supporters at a guest house.

- By J.M.Hafeez Leader of the House Minister Lakshman Kiriella graced the ceremony held to hand over deeds to beneficiaries of the “Haritha Bhoomi' programme in Deltota in Kandy recently.

Joint Opposition Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa called on the Head of the Nallai Aatheenam Srila Sri Somasunthara Swamigal and sought his blessings. Jaffna District Sri Lanka Freedom Party Parliamentarian Ankajan Ramanathan...

Sister Sheilu Chawla to grace Raksha Bandhan in Trincomalee
Sister B.K. Sheilu Chawla from India is to grace the religious event ‘Raksha Bandhan’ ( Bond of Protection’) to be held at Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre in 148/4, 4th…
Jaffna MC welcomes former Kingston Mayor Thayalan
A welcome was accorded to Municipal Councilor and former Mayor of Kingston, London Vytheeswaran Thayalan by the Jaffna Municipal Council under the patronage of Jaffna Emmanuel Arnold in Jaffna recently.
Wigneswaran calls on Kalmunai Viharathipathy
Former Chief Minister of Northern Province and Secretary General of Tamil Makkal Kootany Justice Wigneswaran visited the Kalmunai Subathira Ramaya Viharaya and paid a courtesy call on Viharathypathy Ven. Ranmuthugala…

Wigneswaran inaugurates Thamizh Makkal Kootani office in Batticaloa
Secretary General of Thamizh Makkal Kootani Justice Wigneswaran inaugurated the Batticaloa office of his Kootani at Mamangeswaram recently.
Sivasithamparam remembered in Nelliyadi on his 96th birth anniversary
Former Deputy Speaker, Tamil United Liberation Front Leader and eminent lawyer M.Sivasithamparam, popularly known as ‘Udupity Siva’ and ‘Udupity Singam’, was remembered at a simple event held opposite the bus…
Maithri Gunaratne graces Arts Exhibition on Air Pollution
- By J.M.Hafeez Central Province Governor Maithri Gunaratne graced the Arts Exhibition on Air Pollution held in Pallegala recently.

Fallen tree impedes vehicular movement in Maskeliya
Vehicular movement came to halt along the Maskeliya – Nortonbridge main road due to a tree falling across the road as a result of heavy rains and inclement weather.
Navalapitiya town inundated
Navalapitiya town has been inundated consequent to downpours in the upcountry. Several roads in Navalpitiya have become flooded and vehicular movements have been impeded.
David Holly calls on NP Governor
Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly paid a courtesy call on Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan on Tuesday, 16th July at his official residence which is…