The Department of English, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, organized a Book Launch Ceremony on 29th January 2026 at the University premises. The event featured the launch of multiple publications by members of the Department. Dr. Subajana Jeyaseelan launched her poetry collection Round and Round, while Mr. Soosaipillai Douglas, Instructor in English, introduced two significant works: DGAA’s The Hurricane Lamp – The Poetry Collection and DGAA’s Tamil Pronunciation Dictionary – The First Tamil Pronunciation Dictionary in Sri Lankan Standard Dialect.
DGAA’s The Hurricane Lamp presents a collection of original poetry reflecting creative and linguistic expression within the Sri Lankan English context. Meanwhile, DGAA’s Tamil Pronunciation Dictionary stands as a landmark reference work that documents and standardizes the pronunciation of Tamil words based on the Sri Lankan standard dialect, marking the first dictionary of its kind produced in Sri Lanka.
The ceremony was graced by Prof. Y. Yogarajah, retired academic of the University of Kelaniya, as the Chief Guest. The publications were formally reviewed by Dr. K. Shanmuganathan of the University of Jaffna, who shared insightful observations on their literary and academic significance. The event brought together academic staff and invitees, providing a platform to celebrate scholarly and creative contributions within the university community.
