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Indian FM recalls role played to restore Mannar temple

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today recalled the role played by India to restore a temple in Mannar. He said that India restored the Thiruketheeswaram Temple in Mannar which was closed for 12 years. “Even in Sri Lanka, we restored the Thiruketheeswaram Temple in Mannar. This temple was closed for 12 years. So the fact that we took interest, made efforts, has made it possible for the revival of that temple,” he said. He expressed these views while addressing the Kashi Tamil San

11 Dec, 2022

Rotary International president Jennifer Jones arrives in Sri Lanka

Rotary International president Jennifer Jones arrived in Sri Lanka today. Jones is a Canadian communications executive. She is president of Rotary International for 2022?23, the first woman to be selected in the 117-year history of the organization. Jennifer Jones is the founder and president of Media Street Productions, an award-winning 27-year-old media company in Windsor, Ontario. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland. Jennifer?s talents have strengthened Rotary?s reach an

11 Dec, 2022

Sri Lanka mourns death of former South African diplomat

Sri Lanka today mourned the death of former South African diplomat Geoff Doidge. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he was saddened to hear of the sudden demise of former South African High Comissioner to Sri Lanka, Geoff Doidge. “A true friend of Sri Lanka, he was a champion of reconciliation and healing and was a universal advocate of equality. You will be missed by many,” Sabry said. Doidge was a member of the ANC Whips Committee from 1994, and also served as Public Works Minister from 2

11 Dec, 2022