Navarathri celebrations in Jaffna

by A.S.M. Irshad, Colombo Fort Correspondent

Governor Northern Province G.A. Chandrasiri took part in the Navarathri celebrations held at the Chief Secretary's office Thirunelvely, Jaffna last week.Navarathri festival was celebrated for nine nights from October 16-23 and on the 10th day October 24 Vijaya Dasami is celebrated.

This festival was observed in all offices and institutions coming under the purview of the Northern Provincial Council.

Chief Secretary Wijayaluxmi Rames, Secretary to the Governor L. Ilangovan, Secretaries to the various Ministries of the Northern Province and Deputy Chief Secretaries also took part in the celebrations.