Research book on Tamil language released in Jaffna

[TamilNet, Saturday, 09 July 2005, 20:06 GMT]
A research book on Tamil Language written by a Tamil scholar Pundit V.Paranthaman was released Saturday at an event held in Kailasapathy Auditorium of the Jaffna University. Mr.C.Ilamparithi, Jaffna district LTTE political head handed over the first copy of the book to Ms Thilakavathi Periythambi, Chairperson of the Jaffna District Educational Development Forum and former Director of Education. Dr.S.Sivalingarajah, Dean of the Tamil Department in the Jaffna University presided, sources said.

Professor A.Shanmugathas hoisted the Thamileelam national flag. Mr.K.Vithiananthan, Dean of the Department of Economy delivered the welcome address.

Ms Manonmani Shanmugathas introduced the book to the audience.

Professor Shanmugathas and Mr.M.Thirunavukarasu, Senior Lecturer in the Kopay Teacher Training College delivered the appreciation address, sources said.

Mr.Ilamparithi delivered the keynote address.