With the Tamil community and political party leaders actively cooperating with the National Government, Thai Pongal was celebrated in a special way on Friday. The sound of aerial bombing, mortar shells and landmine explosions were a thing of the past as the Northern A-9 highway was ablaze with light and sound of firecrackers as [...]

Feeds Editorials Times Online

News

Thai Pongal – back to the future

View(s):

 

With the Tamil community and political party leaders actively cooperating with the National Government, Thai Pongal was celebrated in a special way on Friday. The sound of aerial bombing, mortar shells and landmine explosions were a thing of the past as the Northern A-9 highway was ablaze with light and sound of firecrackers as Thai Pongal dawned. Brisk buying of firecrackers at this wayside stall on the A-9 highway shows the extent of the enthusiasm. Pic by Romesh Madushanka

Advertising Rates

Please contact the advertising office on 011 - 2479521 for the advertising rates.