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Hope China will be supportive ally to overcome economic crisis (Video)

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“Sri Lanka has a multitude of investment opportunities from technology to agriculture, renewable energy, tourism and many more”, says Ms. Anuradha Yahampath, Governor of the Eastern province of Sri Lanka.

“Sri Lanka is undergoing an economic crisis and is currently taking measures to overcome this. During this journey I hope that China will be a supportive ally,” she added.

The Eastern province governor delivered her remarks via video today (19th) at the 3rd China-South Asia Cooperation Forum being held in Yunnan Province, China.

The Forum is being held in parallel with the China – South Asia Expo, a main exposition in the region to boost trade and investment.

Kelum Shivantha reporting from Yunnan

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Internal Affairs Unit established at Presidential Secretariat

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An Internal Affairs Unit has been established within the Presidential Secretariat premises to receive inquiries and complaints related to the services provided by the Presidential Secretariat. 

The unit was officially declared open today (June 04) by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

Inquiries or complaints related to the services can be submitted to the following address:

The Internal Affairs UnitPresidential Secretariat, Colombo 01
Telephone: 011 235 4495
WhatsApp: 071 640 2654
Email: [email protected]

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Main suspect of Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder, not identified

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Samindu Dilshan Piyumanga, the main suspect of the “Ganemulla Sanjeewa” murder was produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (June 04) for an identification parade.

Piyumanga, who is currently held at Boossa Prison, was brought to court under tight security. 

Two eyewitnesses were presented during the parade, but neither was able to positively identify him as the gunman, reports say.

The suspect was later presented before Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali in her chambers and was ordered to be remanded further until June 06. The Magistrate also directed that he appear via Skype for the next hearing.

Ganemulla Sanjeewa, an alleged gang leader remanded in connection with 19 murder cases, was shot dead on February 19 inside the No. 05 Magistrate’s Court at the Hulftsdorp Courts Complex.

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Probe ordered over SLN – fishermen clash off Trinco

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A tense altercation had occurred between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and fishermen during an anti-poaching operation off Kuchchaveli, Trincomalee yesterday (June 03).

According to reports, the situation escalated when fishermen allegedly tried to seize Navy firearms, prompting warning shots.

One fisherman was injured due to an accidental discharge and is being treated at Trincomalee Hospital.

Local fishermen have also staged a protest in response.

Meanwhile, Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources Minister – Ramalingam Chandrasekaran has instructed the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event and submit a report at the earliest. He stated that appropriate steps will be determined based on the findings of the investigation.

The Minister said that no final conclusions should be drawn until the investigation is completed and the full details are known.

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