[Updated :: 2010-09-03 20:25:18
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Indian
Foreign Secretary Visits Jaffna
Indian
Foreign Secretary Ms Nirupama Rao on Tuesday (31.08.2010),
met a section of community, religious and business leaders
in Jaffna during her visit to the peninsula to witness
the progress of development in Jaffna....... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-09-01 1:01:1
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Resettlement
in Vadamarachchi East Begins
Resettlements
of war-displaced families in Vadamarachchi East, Jaffna began
on Monday (30.08.2010) on completion of clearing the area
of mines and unexploded ordnance by Army engineers and other
foreign de-mining agencies. .................
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[Updated :: 2010-08-29 18:02:18 Hours] |
Northern
Students Witness Fabulous “Kandy Perahera”
A
group of students from Jaffna schools recently had a novel
experience of seeing beauty of the upcountry of their own
country when the Security Forces- Jaffna (SF-J) took them
to World Heritage City of Kandy on a three-day visit that
started on 18th August.................
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[Updated :: 2010-08-28 18:23:31 Hours] |
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Jaffna
– Mannar Main Road Nears Completion
The Sangupiddy causeway between Poonaryn (Poonakary) and Kerathivu
jetty in Jaffna is nearing completion creating an alternative
route Jaffna with mainland.Engineers
of the Access Engineering Company in charge of the site hope
to complete the construction of the bridge over the Jaffna
lagoon where a temporary ferry service .................
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[Updated :: 2010-08-28 18:31:55 Hours] |
51
Division Completes 15th Year of Service; Birthday Marked with
public Welfare Programmes
The 51
Division of the Sri Lanka Army celebrated its 15th anniversary
on 25th August giving priority to religious and civic-oriented
activities with guidance of General Officer Commanding of
the Division Major General Janaka Walgama.Officers
and other ranks attached to the 51 Division first attended
Religious observances organized to get blessing of the noble
Triple Gem and other major religious faiths....
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[Updated :: 2010-08-22 11:35:15 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-08-20 14:10:10 Hours] |
Massive
Crowds Pour in Nagadeepa
Sacred island of Nagadeepa these days is overcrowded with
visitors who make it a holiday destination with their families
during the................. [Read
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Jaffna
Commander Receives the Highest Alumni Award of Philippine
Defence College
National Defence College Philippine (NDCP), one of the most
recognized higher military academic institutes in the world
presented its Award for the Most Outstanding Student of the
year 2010 to Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe of the Sri
Lanka Army considering................. [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-08-16 14:20:05 Hours] |
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“Navamankai
Home” in Kopay Open to Share Life with Elderly Women
A spacious and comfortable Home for women longing for Love
and Affection during their evening life was unveiled at Kopay
Thursday (19.08.2010) morning with attendance of a distinguished.......
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“Haro
Haraa” Echoes the Air around Nallur Again
Thousands of Hindus paid homage to God Skandha by way of
offering flowers, burning incenses and breaking coconuts
amidst continuous recital of “Haro Haraa” on Sunday (15)
morning when the famous Nallur Kandaswami Hindu ...................
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[Updated :: 2010-08-17 11:15:20 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-08-06 11:45:20 Hours] |
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Annual Festival of Nallur Kandaswami Hindu Temple – from 15th
August to 9th September ...........
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T-20
Jaffna Cricket Tournament Starts
First Round matches of the T-20 cricket tournament organized
by Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna (SF-J) in collaboration
with Jaffna District Cricket Association were played on Saturday
(30.07.2010) at Jaffna Central College and Kokuvil Hindu College
grounds................. [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-08-05 09:10:54 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-08-05 09:01:15 Hours] |
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Horizons for People in Gurunagar Area
Ninety seven houses situated in the security zone between
Gurunagar and Ceynor jetties were handed over to their owners
by the Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) and opened the New Beach
Road in Gurunagar for the public use on Monday................
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Chief
Prelate of Malwatte Temple Brings Gifts to Students in Jaffna
Chief Prelate
of the Malwatte Chapter Most Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Sumangala
Siddhartha Mahanayaka Thero and a group of senior monks of
the Malwatte Temple in Kandy together with leading members
of the............... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-25 12:20:32 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-07-22 10:38:17 Hours] |
Thousands
Attend Annual Festival of Sella Sannathi Hindu Temple
A grand pooja attended by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists
marked the culmination of annual festival of Sella Sannathi
Hindu temple in Thondaman Aru, Jaffna on Friday (23.07.2010)..............
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Mavadipuram
Festival Commences in High Profile; Army Pays Homage to God
Skandha
The ancient Kandaswami Hindu Temple at Mavadipuram, a sacred
land symbolizing religious and communal harmony, started its
annual festival 16th this month drawing large crowds............
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[Updated :: 2010-07-20 15:15:20 Hours] |
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[Updated :: 2010-07-20 11:33:05 Hours] |
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BOI
Investments to Boost Jaffna’s Paralyzed Industry
With view
to reviewing feasibility for reopening former industrial places
which were closed down due to LTTE activities, and to study
the environment for new industrial opportunities, officials
of the Board of Investment (BOI) visited Jaffna on Saturday
(17.07.2010)............ [Read
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NIBM
to Open Study Centre in Jaffna Soon
National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), recognized
by the University Grant Commission (UGC) as a degree awarding
institute will soon open its latest study centre in Jaffna
widening education opportunities for Jaffna students craving
for higher education in the field of Business Management after
completion........... [Read More..]
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[Updated :: 2010-07-15 23:45:32 Hours] |
“Army
Will Do Whatever Possible to Make Annual Festival a Success”;
SF-J Commander Tells Nallur Kovil Dharmakartha
The most venerated Nallur Temple in Jaffna worshipped by Hindus
and Buddhists irrespective of their religious faith will celebrate
its annual festival beginning from........... [Read
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Commander
SF-J Pledges Support to New Jaffna GA
Ms. Imelda
Sukumar, upon her assuming the office as the new Government
Agent and District Secretary Jaffna, paid a courtesy call
on Commander Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda
Hathurusinghe in his office at........... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-15 23:40:07 Hours] |
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[Updated :: 2010-07-15 23:00:05 Hours] |
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Historical
Dutch Fort to be Handed Over to Future Generation in Its Former
Glory;
It will not be so long to see the world heritage historical
Jaffna Fort, one among the handful of landmarks to Jaffna,
in its former majestic appearance as a consequence of the
government’s stand to make the peninsula a centre of tourism...........
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SF-J
Commander Reiterates Effective Police Service in Jaffna
Commander Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda
Hathurusinghe instructed Senior Police Officers of Jaffna
and Kankesanthurai Divisions to be more vigilant on the wave
of organized crimes in their regions and take stern actions
to net the culprits and .......... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-14 20:20:50 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-07-13 18:30:10 Hours] |
Jaffna
SCs & SF-J Teams at Friendly Encounters
Jaffna district basketball team, in their encounter with the
52 Division team of Security Forces-Jaffna (SF-J), recorded
a grand victory on Thursday 8th defeating their opponents
after a tough game played at the Division Headquarters...........
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FIFA
Finals Shown on Mega Screen to IDPs at Ramavil
When millions of football fans flocked before the small screen
to watch FIFA finals, the most awaited international sports
finale of the year, residents at Ramavil welfare centre for
IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) in Kaithady, Jaffna ...........
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[Updated :: 2010-07-12 18:25:40 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-07-12 18:30:22 Hours] |
First
Lady Visits Jaffna Hospital and Donates Items;
First Lady Mrs. Shiranthi Rajapaksa on Sunday (11.07.2010)
paid a surprise visit to the eye ward of Teaching hospital
Jaffna to inquire into health of patients now under treatment
after cataract surgery conducted by Indian doctors under a
special programme sponsored........... [Read
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Rehabilitation
Minister & Commissioner General in Jaffna to Meet Reintegrated
Ex-LTTE Members
Over
one thousand ex-LTTE members who were reintegrated with society
after an intensive rehabilitation programme conducted by the
government got an opportunity on Saturday (10.07.2010) to
submit their grievances before responsible administrative
authorities during a mobile service conducted by the Ministry
of Rehabilitation ......... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-10 10:15:55 Hours] |
Civilians
Allowed Entry to Palaly HSZ for Annual Pooja at Vasavilan
Kovil
Gnanavairavar Hindu temple at Vasavilan south within the Palaly
High Security Zone (HSZ) Jaffna held its annual Pooja on Sunday
4th of June after many years with participation of a large
crowd of devotees residing in neighbouring areas..........
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Malaysian
Delegation in Jaffna to Explore Investment Opportunities
A
delegation from the Federation of Malaysia Sri Lanka Organization
(FOMSO) arrived in Jaffna Sunday (04.07.2010) on a special
mission to explore possibilities of assisting the government-initiated
development programme for the north in the aftermath of the
separatist war waged by the LTTE......... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-05 22:30:14 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-07-02 10:26:21 Hours] |
Visit
of Malaysian Delegation to Jaffna
A Jaffna
origin Malaysian delegation headed by Dato S Kulasegaran and
Mr C Gnanarajah, along with 09 members visited Jaffna on 04
June 2010. The visit was arranged for the purpose of assisting
the Government Machinery in the fields of economy and trade
and to inspire the foreign investors on the ventures open
for investment in the region. In addition, they intend in
launching certain......... [Read
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52
Div Organizes Dengue Awareness Programmes
With warning
by medical authorities on rapid spread of dengue in some areas
of Nelliady and Velvettithurai, General Officer Commanding
52 Division Brigadier Lal Perera took speedy action to organize
a series of dengue awareness programmes to educate people
about the disease. Passing information on how to maintain
a hygienically rich environment is in continuation by way
of mobile services using......... [Read
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[Updated :: 2010-07-01 11:39:19 Hours] |
[Updated :: 2010-07-01 11:39:19 Hours] |
Civil
Affairs of SF-J Decentralized; New Office Opened at Kodikamam
Following
requests of civilians reaching Jaffna Civil Affairs and Public
Relations Office functioning under the Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna
(SF-J) seeking Army’s assistance on various personal requirements,
a similar office was declared open in Kodikamam Wednesday
(30.06.2010) morning to .........
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Avenues
Open to Jaffna Youth for Employments in Garment Industry
At
request of Security Forces Headquarters-Jaffna (SF-J), Creations
(Pvt) Ltd., a well-established garment manufacturer and exporter
in the island has agreed to offer employment opportunities
to . ........
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[Updated :: 2010-06-25 10:07:10 Hours] |
British
Diplomats Commend SF-J Projects Initiated to Make Better Life
for Jaffna Civilians
British Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr. Mark Gooding
accompanied by three more senior diplomatic officials of the
British High Commission in Colombo arrived in Jaffna Monday
(28.06.2010) on a brief visit.
The
diplomat and his entourage ........ [Read
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Kilaly
Hindu Temple Holds “Pongal” after Thirteen Years
The
“Pongal” festival of Veerapathpir Karer Hindu temple at Kilaly
was held recently after thirteen years. The Kovil was not
used for religious activities since 1995 due to LTTE activities
and the troops of 9 (Volunteer) Sri Lanka Light Infantry deployed
in Kilaly under 52 Division brought it to former condition
after renovating with assistance of civilians in the area...
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National
Olympic Day Celebrated in Jaffna
For
the first time in the island’s contemporary history, sports
enthusiasts in Jaffna got opportunity to celebrate National
Olympic Festival in their own city concurrent to the same
occasion celebrated in 202 countries world wide.The
main function at . .
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Mine
Clearance at Wadamarachchi East Accelerated
Heavily-mined
LTTE Forward Defence Lines (FDL) at Wadamarachchi east are
being fenced by the troops of the Sri Lanka Engineers (SLE)
Regiment deployed under the 55 Division denying access for
civilians re-settled in adjacent villages....
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Thalaiady
St. Anthony’s Church Holds Annual Mass after Four Years
Another
Catholic church left in isolation since 2006 due to LTTE domination
at Thalaiady in 55 Division area held its first annual Mass
after four years on 12th June 2010 on completion of necessary
renovations done by Army troops serving under the 551 Brigade.
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“Ethul
Petta” Assesses Post Conflict Development in Jaffna
To
review how the normalcy had helped revive Jaffna and shed
light on areas that need more attention in the aspect of administration,
security, banking and education, an open discussion was arranged
by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) on Friday
(18.06.2010) at the Civil Affairs and Public Relations Office
functioning... [Read More..]
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