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39th Anniversary of the Verugal Massacre Commemorated in Trincomalee  • Sri Lanka Brief
Trincomalee · Trincomalee

39th Anniversary of the Verugal Massacre Commemorated in Trincomalee  • Sri Lanka Brief

The 39th anniversary of the Verugal Massacre was solemnly commemorated on 12th June 2025 in the Verugal–Poonagar of Trincomalee District, marked by profound emotion and deep reflection. This poignant event was jointly organized by the families of the victims, civil society advocates, and members of the local community. It stands as a solemn tribute to the memory of the innocent civilians who were brutally massacred while transporting essential d…Read Article
35 Years Since the Massacre of Police Officers Who Surrendered to the LTTE. A Memorial Service in Ampara
Ampara · Ampara

35 Years Since the Massacre of Police Officers Who Surrendered to the LTTE. A Memorial Service in Ampara

A commemoration was held yesterday (11) at the War Heroes Memorial at the Ampara Police Superintendent’s Office to mark the 35th anniversary of the massacre of about 600 police officers who surrendered to the LTTE. During the ceasefire agreement between President Ranasinghe Premadasa and the LTTE, the LTTE issued an order for all police officers in the Eastern Province to surrender. When the police refused to surrender, more than 250 LTTE milita…Read Article
Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident - LankaXpress
Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern Province

Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident - LankaXpress

Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident The post Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident appeared first on LankaXpress.Read Article

Tense situation reported between navy and several fishermen in Trinco seas - LankaXpress

A heated situation has been reported between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and a group of fishermen in 11 vessels during a special operation conducted on June 3 (Tuesday) to apprehend those engaged in illegal poaching activities in seas off Kuchchaveli in Trincomalee.  Reportedly, a group had then surrounded a vessel belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy and attempted to escape from the scene. A scuffle had taken place between the group and the Navy person…Trincomalee · TrincomaleeRead Article

UK Firm Joins Sri Lanka Mineral Boom amid Rising Indian Interest - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Staff Writer June 03, Colombo (LNW):Amid growing regional interest in Sri Lanka’s rich mineral reserves, British firm Capital Metals PLC has entered the island’s mining sector with backing from local investment company Ambeon Capital PLC. This move follows a wave of Indian interest, particularly in securing critical minerals needed for renewable energy and strategic industries.India has intensified efforts to secure resources like lithium, g…Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern ProvinceRead Article

Sri Lanka’s Kalkudah Beach House opens June 1, 2025

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Stephen Scourfield on a beachfront classicKalkudah · KalkudahRead Article

Kinniya Police Sergeant arrested for Rs. 10,000 Bribe

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) states that a police sergeant has been arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. The bribe was taken to refrain from taking legal action against an individual who was riding a motorcycle without a valid driving license, as well as against the person who provided the motorcycle. The arrested officer is a police sergeant serving at the Kinniya Police Station. Investiga…Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern ProvinceRead Article

Ambeon Capital invests Rs600mn in mineral sand project in Sri Lanka’s East

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Ambeon Capital has said it is investing 600 million rupees in a mineral sand project in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka together with Capital Metals PLC, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom. “With a view to diversifying its investment portfolio, Ambeon Capital PLC has decided to invest in and become a stakeholder of a project for the mining, processing and sale of mineral sand (which contain industrial minera…Cricket · Eastern ProvinceRead Article

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

Success of Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi (ITAK) at the North-Eastern Local Govt Elections Vindicates Party Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran. – dbsjeyaraj.com

By D.B.S. Jeyaraj The Jathika Vimukthi Peramuna(JVP) led National People’s Power(NPP) recorded a landslide victory at the Parliamentary elections held in November 2024. The personal popularity of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake embodied in the form of an electoral wave described as the “Anura Ralla” was deemed responsible for the JVP led NPP winning 159 seats ...Continue reading ‘Success of Ilankai Thamil Arasuk Katchi (ITAK) at the North-Eas…Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern ProvinceRead 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

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