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K. Pushpakumar, alias Iniya Bharathi, arrested by CID

(Photo: AI generated) Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP)’s Ampara District Organizer and former Eastern Provincial Councillor, K. Pushpakumar, also known as Iniya Bharathi, was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) earlier today (July 6). He was taken into custody in connection with the abduction and disappearance of the former Vice Chancellor of Eastern University, Professor Sivasubramaniam Raveendranath, which occurred in…See the Story

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Batticaloa set for enhanced transportation services

A special District Development Committee meeting was held yesterday (July 2) at the Batticaloa District Secretariat to address long-standing issues in public transport and highways in the district. The meeting was led by Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, who also serves as the Chairman of the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee. He was joined by Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviat…See the Story

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Climate Colonialism in the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka’s Green Future or New Dependency? - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of Lahiru Walpita Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture. Emerging from economic turmoil and the long shadow of civil war, the country now confronts an arguably more insidious struggle: the negotiation of its environmental destiny. Governments and corporations alike hail wind farms, solar parks and carbon sequestration projects as the panacea forRead Article

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Pillayan accused in high-profile murders, CID investigates cemetery site • Sri Lanka Brief

Lankadeepa newspaper has reported that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently investigating five murders allegedly involving former Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). According to the report, multiple CID teams have already launched investigations. However, sources indicate that preliminary information points to Pillayan’s allege…Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

More Than Two Decades Without Justice for Journalist Nadesan’s Murder - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of Lanka Leader It has been 21 years since the murder of journalist Ayyathurai Nadesan. Nadesan is considered to be the first journalist killed during the tenure of a United People’s Freedom Alliance (UFPA) government. No investigation has been conducted into Nadesan’s murder for many years. Both local and international media, as well as human rights organizations, have pointed to the Karuna Amman faction that broke away from the …Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

ComBank champions agri modernisation with farmer programmes in Batticaloa and Welimada - Lanka Business News

The ComBank has further strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation in Sri Lanka by conducting two impactful programmes in Batticaloa and Welimada, aimed at equipping farmers — particularly youth — with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to embrace modern, sustainable cultivation practices. Both events were carried out under the Bank’s Agri Modernisation Project, underscoring the Bank’s role as a leading enabler of innovation an…Agriculture · BatticaloaSee the Story

How Climate Change is Affecting Eastern Sri Lanka - Groundviews

Photo by Mia Abeyawardene In the Eastern provinces of Sri Lanka, where the Gal Oya meets the sea, farmers, fishermen and families are facing an ongoing crisis. It is one shaped by rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and increasing natural disasters. The issue of climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a dailyBatticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

Private Member’s Bill to be tabled to amend PC Elections Act - LankaXpress

A Private Member’s Bill is scheduled to be tabled in Parliament to amend the Provincial Councils Elections Act (No. 2 of 1988). The motion is scheduled to be tabled by Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. The bill is expected to eliminate the existing impediments to hold the delayed Provincial Council Elections. Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam stated that the relevant bill w…Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero Arrested

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The Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero has been arrested by police following an incident of disorderly conduct at the Ampara Police Station MORE..Cricket · BatticaloaSee the Story

Local Government Elections Aim to Restore Democratic Governance at the Grassroots - Groundviews

Photo by Mia Abeyawardene The Local Government elections scheduled for May 6 give Sri Lankans the opportunity to once again take control of running their own affairs and restore democratic governance at the grassroots level. The vote, which should have taken place in 2022 and comes after many legal and political delays, will elect 8,711Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

Sivaram: A Reflection 20 Years After His Murder - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of srilankatwo Among the many human rights violations that have occurred in the country in recent decades, the abduction and killing of Dharmaratnam Sivaram, also known as Taraki, stands out. Investigating this case and bringing the perpetrators to justice was an election promise of the NPP government. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said thatBatticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

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