Jaffna round up

Jaffna special corr.

Six injured in accident

A private bus travelling to Jaffna from Colombo collided with a dipper at Kokkavil on November 7. Six passengers were injured and admitted to Kilinochchi hospital by the army. Two passengers have been transferred to the Jaffna Teaching hospital for emergency treatment.

Cooperative Societies opened

Traditional Industries and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda opened the hall of Jaffna Development Cooperative Societies and the by-road leading to the society at College road, Thinnavely on November 7. After opening the hall, the minister said the Yarl Co products produced at this institute has earned a good name and were praised by ministers visiting Jaffna. The development of the dairy industry and dairy products is the objective of Yarl Co and necessary aid will be provided for its development.

Graduates appointed

Three hundred and forty eight graduates were handed over letters of appointment to fill the vacancies in the Northern Provincial Council. Graduates appointed to Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts were given letters of appointment last Sunday at Navalar Cultural Hall, Jaffna. They will assume duties on November 14. Appointment of graduates to Mullaithivu, Vavuniya and Mannar districts will also be made soon to enable them to assume duties on November 14.

Soccer tournament

St. Henry’s College Illavalai emerged champions at the under 13 soccer match with Zahira College last week.

This tournament was sponsored by St. Joseph’s College, Colombo. They defeated Zahira College by 5-3 goals. In the under 19 contest, St. Henry’s was the runner up. St. Joseph’s College was the champion.