Jaffna, August 15 (newsin.asia): The Consulate General of India in Jaffna celebrated the 75th Independence Day of India to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav this morning (15 August, 2021). Consul General Raakesh Natraj Jayabhaskaran and Jaffna Security Forces Commander Maj Gen Jagath Kodithuwakku paid floral respects at the IPKF Memorial in Palaly.
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Following this, the Consul General hoisted the Indian flag at a function at the Consulate. As a part of the festivities, the Consulate and the Jaffna Cultural Centre were illuminated in tri-colour. The event was held respecting all local COVID-related health guidelines.
As part of the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Consulate, in association with the Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs of the Northern Provincial Council, conducted an online essay writing competition among school students of all five districts in the Northern Province. A total prize fund of LKR 75,000/- was announced for 15 winners across all districts. Consul General Raakesh Natraj will present the cash prizes to the winners on later dates. The winners declared by Ministry of Education are:
Jaffna District:
Prize Name School Grade
First Ms. Anojika Sivakumar J/Hindu Ladies College 13
Second Ms. Hamsika Kajendran J/Vayayilan Central College 13
Third Ms. Swasthika Sarveswaran J/Union College 12
Kilinochchi District:
Prize Name School Grade
First Ms. Kumar Krishanthy Ki/ Ramanathapuram M.V 12
Second Ms. Subramaniam Babitha Ki/ Hindu College 13
Third Ms. Suthakaran Suvethika Ki/ Ramanathapuram M.V 12
Mullaitivu District:
Prize Name School Grade
First Ms. Subramaniam Sudarchelvi Mu/Puthukkudiyiruppu Central College M.V 13
Second Ms. Mayilvasan Thineka Mu/Yogapuram M.V 13
Third Ms. Sasikumar Sharmika Mu/Udaiyarkaddu M.V 13
Mannar District:
Prize Name School Grade
First Ms. Rasikkumar Sasikala MN/Murunkan M.V 11
Second Ms. Thiyon Marry Yujitha MN/Murunkan M.V 11
Third Ms. Suthakaran Sutharshika MN/Murunkan M.V 11
Vavuniya District:
Prize Name School Grade
First Ms. Mohanapratha Koneswaran V/Saivapirakasa Ladies College 12
Second Ms. Kumuthini Palaiyah V/Poonthoddam M.V 13
Third Ms. G. Rajeenthini V/Puthukkulam M.V 12
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