OMLANKA
- By S.Kathiravan
The New Year festival conducted under the patronage of the Eastern Province Cultural Department commenced at the Ehambaram Playground in Trincomalee on Friday, April 20. Secretary to the Provincial Education Ministry G.Dissanayake presided.
- By J.M.Hafeez
Traditional games and cultural activities were the highlight of the New Year celebrations in the tourist village Heeloya in the Central Province on Thursday, April 19. Chief Minister of the Central Province Sarath Ekanayake was the Chief Guest.
Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice Wigneswaran visited the State Sitha Maruthuwa College in Palaiyankottai and addressed the students. Thereafter he participated at the poojas in the Agasthiyar koil in the College premises.
Jaffna Mayor Arnold called on Governor of the Northern Province Reginald Cooray and held talks. The talks focused mainly on the development of the Jaffna town. The meeting took place at the official residence of the Governor Cooray in Chundikulli.
Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice Wigenswaran engaged in worship and mediation at the Sri Narasimhar temple in Nellai in Tamil Nadu. This temple is hailed as a shrine where the wishes of the devotees become a reality.
