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Authorities on Alert as Low-Pressure System May Intensify; Heavy Rain and Landslide Warnings Issued - LNW Lanka News Web

Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Pradeep Kodippili said all necessary preparations have been made to face any potential disaster situations that may arise in the future. Meanwhile, the Department of Meteorology announced that a low-pressure area currently located in the southeastern Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours. The system is expected to move westwards and approach the eastern co…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Murder in the Cathedral: Christmas Killing of TNA MP Joseph Pararajasingham

By D.B.S.Jeyaraj (This Article written in December 2020 is re-posted without changes to denote the 20th death anniversary of former Batticaloa MP Joseph Pararajasingham) ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ is a drama written in verse by the great poet, essayist and playwright Thomas Stearnes Eliot known to the literary world as T.S. Eliot. It is based ...Continue reading ‘Murder in the Cathedral: Christmas Killing of TNA MP Joseph Pararajasingham’ »Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Eastern railway service to Batticaloa restored - Business News LK

Rail services on the Eastern Railway Line to Batticaloa resumed today, restoring a key passenger route to the Eastern Province. The Department of Railways confirmed that trains now operate through a scheduled transfer at Gal Oya Railway Station. Passengers travelling from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa must board Train No. 7083, which departs Colombo Fort at 6.00 a.m. towards Trincomalee. At Gal Oya, passengers can change to Train No. 6011, which le…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

The ICCPR case against Batticaloa’s Sumanarathana Thera; Months of delays raising questions over selective justice • Sri Lanka Brief

Sabeer Mohamad. Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Vihara in Batticaloa, is no stranger to controversy. Hailed by some as a fierce protector of Buddhism in the East, the 56-year-old bhikkhu is equally notorious for his outspoken, no holds barred approach and physical confrontations, taking on police, Government officials, and even fellow clergy making him one of the most divisive figures in the region. It was …Human Rights · Batticaloa Read Article

j.r. Jayewardene Amended the Constitution on February 26, 1979, to Facilitate the Entry of Selvaiah Rajadurai, the “Uncrowned King of Batticaloa,” Into the United National Party Government.

T.P.S. Jayaraj Selvaiah Rajadurai, the oldest living former parliamentarian of Sri Lanka, passed away on 7 December 2025 at the age of 98. A charismatic figure from Batticaloa, he had a distinguished political career as a Member of Parliament, Mayor of the Municipal Council, Cabinet Minister and High Commissioner. The Sri Lankan Constitution was amended to allow Rajadurai to join the government without any opposition interference ...Continue rea…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

By D.B.S.Jeyaraj. Chelliah Rajadurai a veteran politician of Sri Lanka – perhaps the oldest among former Parliamentarians – passed away on 7th December 2025 at the age of 98. Rajadurai hailing from Batticaloa was a colourful personality who served as an MP, Mayor,Cabinet minister and High Commissioner in an eventful political career. Such was his ...Continue reading ‘The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constit…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

(@ShanakiyanR) I am calling for an independent investigation into the death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) of 59/24, Vavikari Veethi, Sinna Uppodai, Batticaloa, who was arrested on December 2 by the Batticaloa Headquarters Police over an allegation of bicycle theft. The family says they last saw him at the police station around 7.00 p.m. on the night of his arrest, and that he was fine at the time. When he was produced in court on December 3, t…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

November 25, Colombo (LNW): Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that an investigation is under way into the removal of several directional signboards marking archaeological sites in the Batticaloa district. He assured MPs that anyone found responsible will be taken into custody and prosecuted in line with judicial directives.Delivering a statement in Parliament yesterday (24), the Minister said that…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

November 02, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that the government will extend special assistance to schools located in disadvantaged regions as part of the forthcoming education reforms.During visits to the Kalkuda and Eravur Zonal Education Offices in the Batticaloa District, Dr Amarasuriya met with education officials, teachers, and parents to review preparations for the 2026 reform …Education · Batticaloa Read Article

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

November 01, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, has stated that the present security situation does not justify providing routine personal protection to ministers, members of parliament, or local council heads.Speaking to the media, the minister noted that the government remains vigilant and stands ready to act swiftly should credible threats emerge. He added that protective measures have alrea…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

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Authorities on Alert as Low-Pressure System May Intensify; Heavy Rain and Landslide Warnings Issued - LNW Lanka News Web

Murder in the Cathedral: Christmas Killing of TNA MP Joseph Pararajasingham

Eastern railway service to Batticaloa restored - Business News LK

The ICCPR case against Batticaloa’s Sumanarathana Thera; Months of delays raising questions over selective justice • Sri Lanka Brief

j.r. Jayewardene Amended the Constitution on February 26, 1979, to Facilitate the Entry of Selvaiah Rajadurai, the “Uncrowned King of Batticaloa,” Into the United National Party Government.

The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

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Authorities on Alert as Low-Pressure System May Intensify; Heavy Rain and Landslide Warnings Issued - LNW Lanka News Web

Murder in the Cathedral: Christmas Killing of TNA MP Joseph Pararajasingham

Eastern railway service to Batticaloa restored - Business News LK

The ICCPR case against Batticaloa’s Sumanarathana Thera; Months of delays raising questions over selective justice • Sri Lanka Brief

j.r. Jayewardene Amended the Constitution on February 26, 1979, to Facilitate the Entry of Selvaiah Rajadurai, the “Uncrowned King of Batticaloa,” Into the United National Party Government.

The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

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