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SC to hear 19 petitions challenging Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill today

A five Bench Supreme Court is scheduled to hear today, Monday, April 19 Special petitions filed challenging the constitutionality of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill.
Nimal Lanza graces "Surakumata Parisaraya", Prgram to plant 2 million saplings held in Ragama

State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure, Nimal Lanza graced the program to plant two million saplings under the theme "Surakumata Parisaraya"held at Ragama Diyagala Boys’ Town on 16th of April. The objective of the program is increasing the forest density and forest cover in Sri Lanka.
The ‘Maga Manawaka Parapura’, a green program of the UNP commences at Medawachiya

The United National Party’s Green Program under the theme ‘Maga Manawaka Parapura’, commenced in Medawachiya in Anuradhapura recently.
Archbishop of Colombo pays floral tributes to some victims of Easter Sunday Attack

Archbishop of Colombo paid floral tributes to some victims of Easter Sunday Attack buried at the Madampe Cemetery on Sunday, April 19.
Island will be a victim of power struggle of Super powers if Colombo Port City Bill is passed … JVP lawyers Wing charges

JVP’s lawyers wing has charged that Sri Lanka would become a victim of the ongoing power struggle between China and the US and India for supremacy in the Indian ocean region if the proposed Colombo Port City went ahead as planned.
Pakistan envoy calls on Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero

The High Commissioner of Pakistan Muhammad Saad Khattak paid a courtesy call on Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero and held discussions. He also visited the Nagananda International Buddhist University in Kelaniya and met the Executive Director, Venerable Dr. Bodagama Chandima.
BASL files two petitions challenging the Colombo Port City Commission Bill

Bar Association of Sri Lanka has filed two petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the Colombo Port City Commission Bill.
Colombo Port City Commission Bill is not unconstitutional … AG

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has observed that the Colombo Port City Commission Bill is not unconstitutional.
People have not given a mandate to sign agreements with foreign powers that cause negative impacts…Anura Kumara

JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has observed that people had not given a mandate to the government to ink agreements with foreign nations that could have long-term negative impacts on the country.
Sumanthiran, Sritharan at Jaffna Teaching Hospital discuss shortcomings

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians President’s Counsel M.A.Sumanthiran and S.Sritharan paid a visit to the Jaffna Teaching Hospital recently and held talks with the administration.
Minister Chamal graces the State ceremony for National New Year Oil Anointing

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa graced the state ceremony for the National New Year’s oil anointing held at the Kelaniya Vidyalankara Pirivena on Saturday, April 14.
Economic Commission Bill will be a turning point for the country’s economy … Cabraal

State Minister of Finance Ajith Nivard Cabraal has observed that Economic Commission Bill would be a turning point for the country’s economy and that the Port City was an urgent need for this country.

There will be no room for any tragedies such as Easter Sunday Attack in future … Minister Peiris vouches in the House

Education Minister Professor G.L.Peiris has observed that on behalf of the government he would vouch that the government would do its utmost to protect the people and ensure that there
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Sumanthiran in Batticaloa, inspects grazing lands …

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 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...

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...

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...

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.

New Trincomalee Government Agent assumes duties
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…
Demo in Mullaitheewu against attack on two Tamil journalists
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…
Token fast at Chavakacheri by Tamil political parties
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.