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A city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka ” Jaffna ” – By Malsha – eLanka Jaffna is a city located in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of the Jaffna district and is situated on the Jaffna peninsula. The city has a rich cultural and historical heritage, with a number of ancient temples and forts, and is known for its unique Tamil cuisine, music, and dance. Jaffna is predominantly populated by Tamil people and has been a site of conflict during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Since the end of the war in 2009, the city has been undergoing a process of reconstruction and development. Some of the notable attractions in Jaffna include the Jaffna Fort, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Jaffna Public Library, and Jaffna Market. The city is also known for its delicious seafood, particularly crab and prawns, and its famous ice ...

Mar 27, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Agriculture, Casuarina Beach, Cuisine, Jaffna, Jaffna foods, Jaffna Fort, Jaffna Market, Jaffna Public Library, Keerimalai Hot Springs, Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, Point Pedro, Sri Lanka, Tamil

Hooked on Jaffna Source : sundaytimes In her travel series Juliet Coombe enjoys the generous spirit of hospitality and jaggery sweet love of life of the north of Sri Lanka Jaffna sizzles with spicy food, sparkling sarees in an area surrounded by a dry and arid landscape with floating dunes and palmyrah trees. Solid cast irons with flat plates are still being employed in the back streets of Jaffna’s old town, with hot coconut coals hissing as they are heated for the day’s ironing in tiny wooden cleaning shops, walking distance from the Jaffna Library and Fort. Vintage cars buzz by, as visitors explore the many fascinating heritage buildings, past meandering cows, schoolkids riding sidesaddle on Singer bikes and colourful three-wheelers. Here amidst the buzz of daily life, the temples remain unchanged for centuries, acting as the central hub of inner contemplation, with a never ending flow of pilgrims returning from ...

Dec 19, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged historic buildings, Jaffna, Jaffna Dutch Fort complex, Jaffna Market, Jaffna’s central bazaar, Jaggery, jaggery package, Jetwing Jaffna Hotel, Nallur festival, Sri Lanka

Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka again – By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama Source : dailymirror A decision has been taken to start a ferry service in mid-January 2023 between South India (Pondicherry), Kankesanthurai (KKS), and Trincomalee, Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said. The decision was announced at a meeting held at the Ministry yesterday. He said the Indian Government had extended consent for the service. “A large number of Indian citizens are engaged in business activities in the Jaffna Peninsula. With such engagement, the new service is expected to generate a large portion of foreign revenue. It will also be of immense convenience for Buddhist pilgrims to India,” he said. During the discussion, ferry owners emphasized that the existing facilities at the ports should be upgraded further to continue providing passenger service. The Minister instructed the Ministry Secretary to take immediate steps to develop infrastructure related to Customs, Immigration ...

Dec 14, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Ferry, Indian citizens, Jaffna, Nimal Siripala De Silva

Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 133 25 11 2022 It’s the end of the week and the start to your weekend and what better way than to catch up on what’s been happening and some new things on the horizon! On Kaleidoscope today: Dollar bonds up Inflation is down What’s not in the budget Welcome Back Better Honey-money Jaffna & its food 24 hour race Oil, gold & stocks And lots more Have a safe weekend ...

Nov 25, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Savithri Rodrigo Tagged budget, Dollar, Jaffna, Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 133

Sri Lanka Now – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: The US Department of Treasury stated that US President Joe Biden is interested in the future of Sri Lanka. The US President has also instructed to support Sri Lanka during this difficult time and extend all possible assistance to the country. • Sri Lanka spends more on fuel than food, medicine, and other essential products. In a nutshell, our fuel bill is almost the same as what we pay to import everything else US delegation requests Intl. Banks to assist in procuring medicines, essentials The visiting high-level US diplomatic delegation has assured that they will support by requesting international banks to assist Sri Lanka when issuing Letters of Credit (LC) to obtain medicines and essential commodities, President’s Media Unit said. They have also assured that the US Government will continue its support to strengthen the relationship with the International Monetary ...

Jun 30, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr harold Gunatillake Tagged Aragalaya, Jaffna, Jaffna International Airport, Joe Biden

Investing in Sri Lanka – by Patrick Ranasinghe Investing in Sri Lanka Video – English Sri Lanka would have been much developed country and rated top three in tie spears in Asian and south Asia. Electronics now supply sensors Airbus 260 and Colombo Harbour the commercial hub in Indian Ocean for investors, Tourism if not the highly corrupted politicians who steal public money in every project. It’s well know that Sri Lanka will lose many valuable foreign investments due to asking for commissions from foreign investors by the government’s ministers that Including the Jaffna Tamil regions and community? And employing the future generation for our recovery in the future. ...

May 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Patrick Ranasinghe Tagged Colombo harbour, Indian Ocean, investments, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Pigeons Nest – protected monument in Delft Island – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Image Source : amazinglanka Located on the adjoining land of Delft Divisional Secretariat, the unique Pigeons Nest (Dovecote) is a historic landmark in *Delft Island. Considered as a special creation by the Dutch Colonials during the 17th – 18th centuries A.D., the Dutch had used *homing pigeons as an expedient to send messages between the adjoining islands, ships and the mainland. According to historical sources, during the Dutch Colonial Era, the Dutch who lived in Delft Island and surrounding islands have constructed the Pigeons Nest for the arrival, exit as well as for resting purposes of homing messenger pigeons. It is a one hour’s boat ride from Delft Island to the mainland. Hence, the pigeons had to fly over the Indian Ocean for over an hour to reach the mainland. The square-shaped nest is constructed with limestone commonly found ...

Apr 23, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Delft Island, Dutch Colonial Era, Homing pigeons, Jaffna, Pigeons Nest

TRANSFORMING NORTHERN PROVINCE INTO MULTI BILLION ECONOMY – by Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam At present, northern province is the most economically backward region, resulting from economic embargo for 25 years and war related destruction, coupled with post conflict neglect by governments. Unfortunately, there are no Tamil politician with initiative, knowledge or capability to get the region out of this situation into a zone of plenty and uplift the people to a life of prosperity. Growth index is calculated as a sum of consumer spending, state spending, investments and trade. All these aspects will be considered to transform the economy. With an intelligent, industrious and frugal population, it will not be hard to achieve this dream if proper guidance is given Development projects can be classified according to necessity, as immediate, short term or long term or according to magnitude, as minor, intermediate or mega. Immediate needs of people of northern province ...

Apr 15, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam Tagged Jaffna, Kankesanthurai harbour, Killinochchi, Tourism

Jaffna – by Steffan D’silva ...

Mar 23, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Stefan D'silva Tagged Jaffna, Steffan D’silva

Extraordinary ruins of Kadurugoda Temple in the Northern Province By Arundathie Abeysinghe Located approximately 10 kilometers from Jaffna City, Kadurugoda Temple and Ruins are found on the outskirts of Jaffna city in Kantarodai. The Temple and ruins are one of the few remaining Buddhist legacies in the Northern province. In 1917, Jaffna Magistrate Paul E. Peiris reported that bricks from the location of the Temple were being carried away in cart loads by residents in the locale to construct houses. Magistrate Peiris has documented approximately 60 gray coral-stone dagobas (stupas) at the site. Yet, at present there are approximately 20 stupas sprawled across an acre of open land under palmyrah trees (Borassus flabellifer). According to locals, the name “Kadurugoda” had derived from “Kandavurugoda” (in Sinhala meaning location of a military camp) which was adopted as “Kantarodai” by the resident Tamil population of the locale. A unique feature of this temple ...

Jan 19, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Jaffna, Kadurugoda Temple, King Sangili, Paul E. Peiris, Professor Senarath Paranavithana