[1][2] Veerasingam was a teacher at Manipay Hindu College before becoming its principal in April 1922.
[1][3] After retiring in 1951 Veerasingam played a key role in the co-operative movement in Jaffna District.
[1] He was elected the first president of the Federation of Co-operative Societies, Jaffna District, a position he held until his death.
[1] The Veerasingam Hall, a public hall/office building in Jaffna owned by the co-operative society, was named after him.
[5] Veerasingam was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1952 New Year Honours.