North Star winner gets Maruti

As far as popularity went, the North Star singing competition was the firm favourite at the Future Vision of Jaffna, to showcase the development and rebuilding envisioned for Jaffna by the State held on the historic grounds of Jaffna Central College, one of the earliest schools established in the country.

North Star Singing Competition sponsored by AMW in support of the technical and educational exhibition, enjoyed by all, brought to light hidden talents of the youth of Jaffna.

The exhibition organized, directed and managed by the Secretariat for Coordinating the Peace Process with assistance from the Sri Lanka Army was held from 27-29th December 2008, with the view to uplift and develop the lives of schoolchildren, young adults and villagers. The crowds welcomed the opportunity to enjoy and participate in live entertainment, while touring the exhibition.

Minister of Social Services and Welfare Douglas Devananda awarded the first prize. The three-day event attracted large crowds and Ms. Tharuni Ranjan, the North Star winner, walked away with the first prize of a Suzuki Maruti M800, Face Lift