The new Thondaimanaru bridge was ceremonially declared open today across the Thondaimanaru lagoon to public use, marking the end of a project that took over 4 years to complete. The Thondaimanaru bridge which connects Vadamaradchi and Valikaamam of Jaffna Peninsula has been totally damaged due to the ethnic conflict in the past. Costing 200 million by the time of completion, the new Thondaimanaru bridge has been constructed under the ‘Emergency Northern Recovery Project called as ENReP.
VEDA – Valvai Educational Development Association has released its monthly statement, which includes its monthly report of tuition and student activities, accounts balance sheets, donors etc. VEDA is a nonprofit organization which intends to bring up the educational standards of students of Valvettithurai and adjacent areas.
The 71st Anniversary and final day of the annual sports meet of ‘Valvettithurai Rainbow Sports club’ is held at the Valvettithurai Rainbow sports ground here on today. The event is headed by Mr. K. Murali, the president of Valvai Rainbow Sports club. Dr. S. Poranachandran participates as the chief guest, while Mr. V. Somasundram and Mr. P. Inthiralingam participate as special guests at the events.
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) held a Northern provincial election campaign in Valvettihurai of Jaffna Peninsula yesterday, 6th August 2013. Prior to the commencement of the campaign at the Valvettiturai Uthayasooriyan beach, the TNA members had prayed at the Kappaludaiyavar Vinakar temple by breaking a coconut – a religious tradition followed in Jaffna Peninsula.
The 49th Anniversary and final day of the annual sports meet of ‘Valvettithurai Nethaji Sports Club' was held at Valvettithurai Kattuvalavu Nethaji beach ground here on Tuesday, 27th of Augst 2013. The event was headed by Mr. S. Sivarathnam, the president of Nethaji Sports Club. The final events had commenced at about 1530 hours and lasted till next day morning 0200 hours.
Students who have passed out G.C.E (O/L) were honored with awards by VEDA (Valvai Educational development association), on 25th of August. The event took place on VEDA’s complex at Kottangkallady, Vevil lane, Valavettithurai, where Thandapaanika thesikar – chief priest of the Valvai Sri Muthumariyamman temple, Mr. N. Anatharaj, Chairman of Valvettithurai Urban council, principals, teachers, parents, representative of Valvai Sport clubs, representative......
The chariot (or "Ther" in Tamil) festival of Valvettithurai Nediyakadu Pillayar temple was held yesterday 21st of August 2013. Hundreds of devotees from Valvettithurai area and number of displaced Tamils of Western countries had participated at the event. The chief Deity, Lord Ganapathi, along with Lord Muruga, was taken from the temple yesterday at about noon to the gaily decorated chariot.
The chariot (or "Ther" in Tamil) festival of the historic Thondaimanaru Selva Sannithi Murugan temple in Jaffna Peninsula was held yesterday morning with thousands of devotees from all over the island and hundreds of displaced Tamils of Western countries participating the event. The chief Deity, Lord Murugan's 'Vel', was taken from the temple yesterday morning at about 08:30 hours to the conventionally decorated chariot, which has been surrounded by a huge number of devotees.
A book release function was held at Valvettithurai New market Urban council auditorium on 18th Aug 2013 at about 1600 hours. The book ‘Aalkadal Venravarkal’ (The men won deep seas - in English) has been compiled and written by Mr.Seevaratnam, who is one the ex manager of Bank of Ceylon, Srilanka.
Children's Well-wishers Network (CWN) has published a statement on Mathematics Challenge 2013, which had taken place 3 months ago and a new Mathematics Challenge, which is scheduled to be conducted on 14th January of next year. The relevant statements is as follows.
At about 10:15 a.m on 12th of Aug 2013, the temple priest had hoisted the Temple flag (kodiyetram in Tamil) to mark the commencement of 10-day festival. The festival would be held for 10 days, where the Chariot festival would be on the 20th of Aug and Theeratham (Holy bath) would be on the 21st of Aug, which coincides the dates of Thondaimanaru Selva Sannithi Temple festival.
The 50th Anniversary and final day of the annual sports meet of ‘Valvettithurai Uthayasooriyan Sports Club was held at Valvettithurai Uthayasooriyan beach ground here on Sunday, 11th of Augst 2013. The event was headed by Mr. Kanaga sabapathi pillai, the president of Uthayasooriyan Sports Club. The Manager of Bank of Ceylon of VVT branch, Mr. Srikanthan had participated as the chief guest. (Attached complete events Photos)
The annual festival of historic Thondaimanaru Selva Sannithi temple, in Jaffna, has commenced today with Kodiyetram – the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flag at the uppermost portion of the temple, to mark the beginning of the annual festival.
At 04:00 a.m. on today, the temple priests hoisted the Temple flag (kodiyetram in Tamil) to mark the commencement of 15-day festival amidst chanting of hymns.
A group of students of Jaffna University has visited Valvettithurai and Thondaimanaru area two days ago, 31st July 2013.
The group, consisting of 40 students of final year management faculty, was accompanied by a fellow student hailing from Valvettithurai. The Students were on a 1 day motivational tour, where they have visited various places of Valvettithurai and Thonadaimanaru area.
The 60th Anniversary and final day of the annual sports meet of ‘Valvettithurai Nediyakadu Young man Sports club’ (NYSC) is held at the Valvettithurai NYSC ground here on today. The event is headed by Mr. K. N. Devathaas, the president of NYSC. The meet also is witnessing a host of many events with the Players of NYSC as well as other Sport clubs. The sports meet saw as many as 20 teams of various parts of Jaffna taking part in the final events today.
Valvettithurai based Mr. T. Sakthivel, who has donated his blood over 50 times in the past, has been awarded by President Mahinda Rajapaksa on 14th June 2013 during the World blood donor day. Mr. T. Sakthivel, who is presently residing at Valvettithurai, is not only a Blood Donor, but also found to be a social worker in his locality.
A blood drive has been arranged at the Valvettithurai Oorani hospital today by Hospital Authorities and VAISWA (Valvai Seaman Welfare Asociation), which commenced at about 0900 hours by fulfilling the requirements. About 46 donors, including Army personnel of Valvettithurai Army Camp, have donated their blood.
Born in Valvettithurai on April 8th 1930, the late Mr. R. S. Sivasubramaniam (SLAS, JP) had studied at the Valvai Chithambara College. Having completed his higher studies in various places, Mr. R. S. Sivasupramaniam had served with government in various fields in high ranks, including as a secretary to the ministry of health and as an Export and import controller, till his retirement.
‘Valvettithurai Theeruvil Public Park’ opening ceremony was held today, 11-07-13 at about 1000 hours. Mr. N. Rasanayakam (Provincial director, Urban development Authority) was present as Chief guest and Mrs. Vijitha Sathiyakumar (Deputy Director, Central Environmental Authority) and Mr. Joganantharasa (Divisional forest officer) were present as Special guests respectively, at the opening ceremony.
Hartley College, a leading school in Jaffna Peninsula, celebrates her 175th Anniversary from 10th July 2013 till 13th July 2013. Following the exhibition today, numbers of events are scheduled to take place in the following days including opening of Computer unit and Canteen, Awards giving, various cultural events and prize giving etc.
Annual Tamil Art and Cultural event of Moratuwa University 'Tamil literary Association' held yesterday, on 07-07-13 at Ramakrisnamission Hall, Wellawatta of Colombo. The events had commenced at 1530 hours. The events was headed by Mr. Selvakumar, head of the department of Transport and logistics department of the University of Moratuwa, where the Chief guest was Lawer Kandiah Neelakandan, President of all Ceylon Hindu Congress.
An annual prize giving ceremony for the all level education for the 2012 academic year was held on today 07th July 2013 at Valvai Mahalir Maha vidyalayam, with students, parents, and officials attending the events.Mr Nadarasa sundram (Ex dean, Faculty of Management studies, University of Jaffna) participated in this ceremony as the Chief Guest.
Valvettithurai or VVT (வல்வெட்டித்துறை, Valvettiturai, Valveddithurai, Valvai,වල්වෙට්ටිතුරෙයි in Sinhala ) is a town of Jaffna District on the northeast coast of the Jaffna Peninsula in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka, governed by an Urban Council. The population is mainly Sri Lankan Tamils of Hindu or minority Catholic faith. More............
The annual sports meet of Aathisakthi Pre school held today 5th of July 2013, which commenced at about 1430 hours at Chithambara College ground. The event was headed by Mr.Suthakar, president of the working committee of the Athisakthi library, where Mr.A.Sivanathan (Principal, Valvai Sivaguru Vidyasalai), Dr.Mayilerum Perumaal (Orani Hospital) and Mr.K.Nisaanthan (G/S J/388) were the chief guests.
The editors are Master Mariners (Captains), University Students, Ex – Teachers, IT experts and others who have a minimum qualification of an Advanced level of Srilanka. Apart from it, the organization has got several advisers from various fields.
Hundreds of birds, which have migrated from other continents, were seen in several places of Thenmaradchi, including in Mulli region. "Mulli Veli" is an open space contains fresh water catchment basins in many places, said to be having small fresh water fishes which attract local and foreign birds as well.
The national saving bank of Srilanka has facilitated Thondaimanaru Sub post office with online update since 01st June 2013. The facility enables the Sub Postmaster to update their daily transaction directly to the head office without any delay.
Chariot festival of Polikandy Kanthavanam Subramaniya Swami Temple was held yesterday morning, 22nd June 23012. Large numbers of devotees from surrounding villages had participated in the festival. Kanthavanam temple annual festival had commenced on 14th of this month and last till today, for observing 'Theerththam' festival.
Velampirai Kannaki Amman Temple 'Kumpaavisegam' is schedule to be held tomorrow 21st June 2103.
The temple, located in 'Karaitivu-Navatkuli high way, had been destroyed completely in the past during civil war.
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