A simple ceremony was held in Jaffna to commemorate the 54 th death anniversary of the Father of the Jaffna Co-operative Movement V.Veerasingam.
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Ugly incidents that took place in the House are abominable, against cultural norms: Buddhist Monk
Ven. Ittepane Dhammalankara Thera, the Mahanayake of the Kotte Parshwaya of the Kalyani Dharma Gree Maha Sanga Sabha has observed that the ugly and unruly acts performed by elected representatives in the August Assembly are condemnable, abominable and against all norms and the cultural traits of the island nation. -
Demise of late Sri Buddharakkhitha Thero ; President pays last respect
Benthara Wallalawita korala keerthi Sri Wageshawaracharya, chief incumbent of historical Kande Vihara, Ven. Batuwanhene Sri Buddharakkhitha Thero passed away recently.The body of the sangha was kept at the historic Kande Vihara. -
ACMC Parliamentarians will support Ranil at this crucial hour: Rishad
All Ceylon Makkal Congress Leader Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen has stated that all ACMC Parliamentarians will support Ranil Wickremesinghe at this crucial hour during a motion to establish Ranil’s majority in the House on Dec 12. -
Current political instability can be easily resolved, we need patience : Mahinda Rajapaksa
- By J.M.Hafeez Former President, Kurunegala Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapakse has observed that the political instability that we now experience can easily be resolved, but as this matter is before Courts, we have to act with patience. -
Sri Lankan constitution unique: Law Asia delegation
A high-profile delegation representing Law Asia has observed that the Sri Lankan Constitution was unique as it contained clarity leaving no doubt for interpretation. -
Country has fallen into a bottomless pit, the House must intervene: Jayatissa appeals
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Parliamentarian Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa has lamented that during the last five weeks the country has fallen into a bottomless pit destroying the economy and the diplomatic recognition the country had. The House must intervene to enable the country to return to normalcy. -
68th anniversary of the SL Navy; Flag blessing ceremony at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
A religious ceremony was held at Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura recently to invoke blessings on naval flags. It was held under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe. It was part of a series of celebratory events held to mark the 68thanniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. -
President in the north, vests Iranamadu Tank with the nation
President Maithripala Sirisena vested the Iranamadu tank with the nation on Friday. Earlier, he made an inspection tour of the Iranamadu tank. The spill gates of the reservoir were opened by him. -
Petition seeking general election handed to Mahinda
A petition seeking with 5 million signatures of the public seeking a General Election was handed to Kurnegala Parliamentarian Mahinda Rajapaksa by the Chief Incumbent of Abhayaramaya, Narahenpita Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera of the Pevidi Hada (Voice of Clergy) Association on Thursday. The event was held at the Abhayaramaya in Narahenpita. -
Foreign Companies express grave concerns over current uncertainty in the island
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL), the American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) and the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) have expressed grave concerns over the present political turmoil in the country. -
David Mckinnon calls on Jaffna Mayor
Canadian Envoy to Sri Lanka David Mckinnon called on Jaffna Mayor Emmanuel Arnold recently and held talks. The meeting took place at the Mayor’s office in the Jaffna Municipal Council. They discussed the program of the Municipal Council to develop the Jaffna town. -
Implement development programs despite political turmoil : President
President Maithripala Sirisena has urged all public officials to implement development programs despite political turmoil in the country.
United Nations officials visited Mullaitivu on Wednesday and met civil society activists and held discussions about their problems. They also met with the members of the families of missing persons.
Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray has appointed a three member committee to probe a financial fraud allegedly committed by former Minister of the Northern Provincial Council Ananthi Sasitharan.
EP Governor Rohitha Bogollagama paid last respect to slain Police Constable late Ganesh Dinesh who was killed in Vavunatheewu recently. His funeral was held at his residence at Periyaneeavanai in Batticaloa. His body was laid to rest with police honours.
A demonstration was held near the bus stand in Jaffna on Saturday in support of former President Mahinda Rajapakse. It was held under the patronage of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna.
Father of Jaffna Co-operative Movement Veerasingam remembered
A simple ceremony was held in Jaffna to commemorate the 54 th death anniversary of the Father of the Jaffna Co-operative Movement V.Veerasingam.
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UN officials in Mullaitheewu meet civil society activists
United Nations officials visited Mullaitivu on Wednesday and met civil society activists and held discussions about their problems. They also met with the members of...
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Governor Cooray orders probe into financial fraud by Ananthi Sasitharan
Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray has appointed a three member committee to probe a financial fraud allegedly committed by former Minister of the Northern...
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EP Governor pays last respect to slain police constable in...
EP Governor Rohitha Bogollagama paid last respect to slain Police Constable late Ganesh Dinesh who was killed in Vavunatheewu recently. His funeral was held at...
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