Four arrested during development officers’ protest remanded

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7 months ago

December 2, 2024

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The four protestors arrested during a tense situation in front of the Ministry of Education today (02) have been ordered to be remanded until December 10.

This order was issued after they were produced before Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said.

A tense situation was reported in front of the Ministry of Education at Isurupaya, Battaramulla as the police attempted to disperse protesting Development Officers this afternoon.

The Development Officers had engaged in the demonstration demanding that they be made permanent in the teaching service.

Earlier, it was reported that the Kottawa – Borella Road (174 bus route) was completely blocked for traffic in front of the Ministry of Education due to the protest by Development Officers.

Meanwhile, three police officers including a Sub-Inspector have reportedly been injured during the incident with one of them in the ICU.

(adaderana.lk)

(This story, originally published by adaderana.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

Former Eastern Provincial Council member arrested

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10 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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10 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.