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Celebrating 90 Years of Grace and Legacy: Thanksgiving Service Held for Dr. (Miss) C.V. Chelliaiah

The former Principal of Uduvil Girls’ College, Dr. (Miss) C.V. Chelliaiah, marked her 90th birthday recently, receiving heartfelt tributes from the college community and its alumni.

On the 31st, the Old Girls’ Association of Uduvil Girls' College organized a special thanksgiving service at the college chapel to honor her life and legacy. The service was attended by board members, former students, and well-wishers, who gathered in gratitude for her remarkable contribution to the institution.

A second celebration was held on another day with the participation of the current college community, including students, teachers, the Principal, and staff members. The occasion reflected the deep respect and affection she continues to receive across generations of the college family.

Dr. Chelliaiah’s long tenure as Principal is remembered as a period of significant development and strengthening of the college. In particular, during the difficult years of conflict, she is fondly recalled as a protective and steadfast guardian for the students, ensuring their safety, care, and continued education.

Former students shared moving reflections, recalling the discipline, values, and life experiences they gained under her leadership. Many described her as a guiding figure whose influence extended far beyond academics, shaping character and resilience in times of uncertainty.

The celebrations concluded with expressions of gratitude for her dedicated service and lasting impact on the growth and identity of the college.

The Mullivaikkal Disaster Remembrance

The Mullivaikkal Disaster Remembrance Event was held on May 18 at the Salvation Army Church in Kaithady, organized by the Jaffna Christian Union.

The 17th anniversary remembrance of the Mullivaikkal Disaster was conducted under the theme: “Remembering Mullivaikkal Disaster while Emphasizing Non-Recurrence.”

The event commenced at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, 18.05.2026, and included special prayers, meditations, sharing of experiences, and tribute ceremonies in memory of those who lost their lives.

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This remembrance event was organized to honor the memories of the people who died in Mullivaikkal and to stress the importance of ensuring that such atrocities never happen again. Many people, including clergy and members of the public, participated in the event

முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் பேரவல நினைவேந்தல் நிகழ்வு யாழ் கிறிஸ்தவ ஒன்றியத்தின் ஏற்பாட்டில் மே 18 ஆம் திகதி கைதடியில் அமைந்துள்ள இரட்சணிய சேனை ஆலயத்தில் நடைபெற்றது.

“மீள்நிகழாமையை வலியுறுத்தும் முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் பேரவல நினைவேந்தல்” எனும் தொனிப்பொருளில் முள்ளிவாய்க்கால் பேரவலத்தின் 17 ம் ஆண்டு நினைவேந்தல் நிகழ்வு முன்னெடுக்கப்பட்டது.

18.05.2026 திங்கட்கிழமை பிற்பகல் 4.00 மணிக்கு ஆரம்பமான இந்நிகழ்வில் உயிரிழந்த மக்களின் நினைவாக விசேட ஜெபங்கள், தியானங்கள், அனுபவப்பகிர்வு மற்றும் அஞ்சலி நிகழ்வுகள் இடம்பெற்றன.

முள்ளிவாய்க்காலில் உயிர்நீத்த மக்களின் நினைவுகளைப் போற்றியும், இனி அத்தகைய பேரவலங்கள் மீண்டும் நிகழாதிருக்க வேண்டிய அவசியத்தை வலியுறுத்தியும் நடத்தப்பட்ட இந்நிகழ்வில் பொதுமக்கள் குருக்கள் என அநேகர் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.