Consulate General of India
Jaffna
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PRESS RELEASE
75th Independence day celebrations at Consulate General of India, Jaffna
1. The Consulate General of India 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. 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.
2. 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 prize | Ms. Anojika Sivakumar | J/Hindu Ladies College | 13 |
| Second Prize | Ms. Hamsika Kajendran | J/Vayayilan Central College | 13 |
| Third Prize | Ms. Swasthika Sarveswaran | J/Union College | 12 |
Kilinochchi District
| Prize | Name | School | Grade |
| First prize | Ms. Kumar Krishanthy | Ki/ Ramanathapuram M.V | 12 |
| Second Prize | Ms. Subramaniam Babitha | Ki/ Hindu College | 13 |
| Third Prize | Ms. Suthakaran Suvethika | Ki/ Ramanathapuram M.V | 12 |
Mullaitivu District
| Prize | Name | School | Grade |
| First prize | Ms. Subramaniam Sudarchelvi | Mu/Puthukkudiyiruppu Central College M.V | 13 |
| Second Prize | Ms. Mayilvasan Thineka | Mu/Yogapuram M.V | 13 |
| Third Prize | Ms. Sasikumar Sharmika | Mu/Udaiyarkaddu M.V | 13 |
Mannar District
| Prize | Name | School | Grade |
| First prize | Ms. Rasikkumar Sasikala | MN/Murunkan M.V | 11 |
| Second Prize | Ms. Thiyon Marry Yujitha | MN/Murunkan M.V | 11 |
| Third Prize | Ms. Suthakaran Sutharshika | MN/Murunkan M.V | 11 |
Vavuniya District
| Prize | Name | School | Grade |
| First prize | Ms. Mohanapratha Koneswaran | V/Saivapirakasa Ladies College | 12 |
| Second Prize | Ms. Kumuthini Palaiyah | V/Poonthoddam M.V | 13 |
| Third Prize | Ms. G. Rajeenthini | V/Poonthoddam M.V | 12 |
3. A few representative photographs are enclosed.
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Jaffna
15 August, 2021
