The Jaffna Public Library was destroyed on June 01st 1981 (May 31st 1981 Midnight). It was considered, one of the best libraraies in South Asia. It had a cultural heritage of 97,000 priceless books, and 150 centuries' old Tamil manuscripts, which are irreplaceable. The old Jaffna Public Library was functioning on Hospital Road from 1934 to 1936. In 1936 it moved to Main Street. Later on March 29th 1953, foundation stone was laid to built a library in the town hall compound. And the ceremonial opening of the libraray took place on 11th October 1959.

Re-built Jaffna library is now open to the public.

Another view of the Public Library.

A Morris Minor car is parked in front of a destroyed building. Many hiring cars in Jaffna Peninsula are of this - or even earlier models.

The bicycle is the main mode of transport in Jaffna Peninsula. Every household has atleast a bicycle.

Bicycles, a popular mode of transport for everyone.

Students on their way to a technical session.

The students walk pass a destroyed building, after tuition class in the morning.

Business is bustling on Hospital Road

The customers are having a closer look on the plastic items, been brought from Colombo to Jaffna for sale

The customers say that, it's cheaper to buy on the pavement than going to Colombo to shop.

Men gather to buy mechanical items and tools.

Men and women gather to buy items for sale from the sidewalk vendors. The vendors say that, they make only a small profit

"Don't kill us" says this billboard tied, on Nallur Kizhakku Veethi

"Don't kill cows" says this billboard tied on an electric lamp post, on Nallur Kizhakku Veethi

Trishaw stand in Sangiliyan Thoppu

Trishaw stand in Sangiliyan Thoppu.

Sangiliyan statue in Jaffna

Sangiliyan statue in Jaffna

In Sangiliyan Thoppu

Cyclist passing Sangiliyan Thoppu

A part of Sangiliyan Thoppu.

Front view of the "Manthiri Manai".

Front view of the Minister House - "Manthiri Manai"

Another scene inside the "Manthiri Manai" . Visitor scribbles on the walls.

Side view of the "Manthiri Manai", (Minister House)

The doorway of the "Mathiri Manai"

"Karaiyan Puthu"-White ant hills inside the "Manthiri Manai"