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82 Students from University of Jaffna receive Chinese scholarship
Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong recently welcomed Prof. S. Srisatkunarajah, Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna and handed over Chinese Ambassador’s Scholarship of LKR 4.3 million to 82 students from the university. The scholarship, with 5000 rupees per month per person, will help to support these students from underprivileged families for an academic year.
Ambassador Qi recalled the 1.6 million doses of Sinopharm vaccines donated by China to Northern and Eastern Provinces, and his last visit to the north in December 2021, during which he gifted water purification plants to 5 districts, food packs and fishing gears to 2,000 local needy families etc.
The Chinese envoy emphasized that China-Sri Lanka friendship are also deeply rooted in the northern districts and have benefited the northern people as well. Prof. Srisatkunarajah thanked China for the grant to University of Jaffna and the 1.6 million doses vaccines donation from which himself is a beneficiary.
The Vice Chancellor spoke highly about the historic links between Tamil and Chinese people, and the academic exchanges and cooperation between the universities in both countries. So far, 7 academic staff in the University of Jaffna got their doctorates from Chinese universities.
Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.
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Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)
The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.
The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.
The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.
Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.
In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.
The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.
This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.
The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.
(Navy Media)
Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away aged 95
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