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“Expecting to further enhance India – SL relations in 4 main areas”

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2 years ago

August 23, 2023

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The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Mr. Gopal Bagle said today (23) in Parliament that India – Sri Lanka relations are expected to be further enhanced in four main areas of Food security, Energy security, Currency Support and long-term investment.

The High Commissioner said this while addressing a meeting of the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association held in Parliament today (23) under the patronage of Speaker – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena.

The Speaker pointed out the importance of strengthening the relations between the two countries through the implementation of exchange programs through the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association and expressed his gratitude for the continuous support provided by India.

Here, External Affairs Minister of India – Dr. S. Jaishankar informed the Members of Parliament through a video message that India will continue to support the development activities of Sri Lanka.

Members of the Sri Lanka India Parliamentary Friendship Association including its Secretary Member of Parliament – Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Ministers, Members of Parliament and the Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera were also present on this occasion.

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Former Eastern Provincial Council member arrested

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6 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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Ampara District Organizer of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal party and former member of the Eastern Provincial Council K. Pushpakumar alias Iniya Bharathi has been arrested.

He was arrested over the abduction and disappearance of the former Vice Chancellor of the Eastern University Prof. Subramaniyam Ravindranath.

Sivanathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, the leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) and former State Minister, was arrested by the Colombo Criminal Investigation Department at his office in Batticaloa on April 8, over this incident.

He was later detained for 3 months under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Iniya Bharathi, also known as Kumaraswamy Pushpakumar, was arrested based on information revealed during the interrogation of Pillayan.

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e-Revenue Licence system down due to technical glitch, ICTA says

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6 hours ago

July 6, 2025

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The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said the electronic Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0) is currently unavailable due to a critical technical infrastructure issue.

According to the ICTA, the disruption began on July 3, 2025, and has made vehicle revenue licence issuing services inaccessible.

The unavailability is expected to continue until July 9, 2025.

The ICTA expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the public and assured that technical teams are working urgently to resolve the issue.

The agency also said that further updates will be shared as work progresses, with an official notice to be issued once services are restored.