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JVP delegation to start official visit to India

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1 year ago

February 4, 2024

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A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), a Marxist–Leninist communist party in Sri Lanka, is set to begin an official visit to India on Monday.

The delegation includes JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, senior legislator Vijitha Herath, Secretary Nihal Abeysinghe, and executive committee member Prof Anil Jayantha.

The JVP, which is the largest party within the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, played a significant role in the anti-India campaign during 1987-90 against the Indo-Lanka Accord.

The accord, signed between Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sri Lankan President J. R. Jayewardene, aimed to resolve the Sri Lankan Civil War by enabling the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka.

The delegation’s visit to India comes at the invitation of the Indian government.

The JVP has been gaining momentum in public support, particularly in anti-corruption perceptions, as indicated by recent surveys.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has already declared his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka.

While the JVP has a historical background, having led two rebellions in 1971 and 1987-90, the upcoming visit reflects the party’s engagement with India and regional affairs.

Analysts remain cautious about the party’s ability to significantly increase its vote base in the upcoming elections.

Source – PTI

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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9 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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9 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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9 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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