Marking the Tamil national remembrance day today amid military warnings against any act of remembrance, the Jaffna based newspaper, Uthayan, published a full page remembrance message on the second page of its print edition.
"We bow our heads in memory of our heroes who gave their lives to protect the rights of the people," the message read, depicting two hands holding a lit lamp. The message was also published online on the Uthayan's website.
The newspaper also organised a blood donation drive today. Forty-three people have already come forward to donate their blood, the paper said.
On Wednesday, Sri Lankan intelligence officers launched an investigation into the newspaper, alleging it had celebrated the 60th birthday of the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran by publishing a news article regarding birthday celebrations in Tamil Nadu.
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"We bow our heads in memory of our heroes who gave their lives to protect the rights of the people," the message read, depicting two hands holding a lit lamp. The message was also published online on the Uthayan's website.
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Uthayan print edition 27 Nov 2014, page 2
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The newspaper also organised a blood donation drive today. Forty-three people have already come forward to donate their blood, the paper said.
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| Photograph Uthayan |
On Wednesday, Sri Lankan intelligence officers launched an investigation into the newspaper, alleging it had celebrated the 60th birthday of the LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran by publishing a news article regarding birthday celebrations in Tamil Nadu.
Related articles:
No bells must toll today warns army, as North-East under military seige on Maaveerar Naal (27 Nov 2014)
Ananthy Sasitharan's office under military surveillance (26 Nov 2014)
TNPF office surrounded by Sri Lankan military personnel (26 Nov 2014)
Three arrests over Maaveerar Naal posters (26 Nov 2014)
SL intelligence launches investigation into Uthayan over LTTE leader 60th birthday article (26 Nov 2014)
Death threats posted in Jaffna university (24 Nov 2014)
Teachers' union condemn military presence at Jaffna Uni (14 Nov 2014)