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India reiterates commitment towards full implementation of 13A

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1 month ago

April 30, 2023

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A delegation of Tamil MPs comprising Mr. Selvam Adaikalanathan, MP, President of Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO), Mr. G Karunakaran, MP, Member of TELO, Mr. D. Sithardthan, MP, President of People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), Mr. Suresh Premachandran, President of Eelam People’s Revolutionary Liberation Front (EPRLF), Mr. G. Surenthiran, Spokesperson of TELO and Mr. Venthan, President of Democratic Crusader’s Party (DCP) called on the High Commissioner to convey the New Year greetings and held discussions on the current situation in Sri Lanka.
The delegation apprised the High Commissioner on the aspirations of Tamil people in Sri Lanka and progress on the related matters.

High Commissioner reciprocated the New Year greetings and reiterated India’s commitment towards the full implementation of the 13th Amendment and early conduct of Provincial Council Elections in Sri Lanka.

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3 sluice gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir opened

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12 hours ago

June 2, 2023

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Three of the four sluice gates of Kukule Ganga reservoir were opened this evening (June 02) as heavy rains were experienced in the catchment areas.

The authorities have advised the people living in low-lying areas of the Kukule Ganga reservoir to be on alert of possible floods.

It is reported that the water levels of the reservoir have increased at an alarming rate after the downpours in the water catchment areas.

Meanwhile, the Irrigation Department issued an ‘Amber’ flood warning for the upper catchment areas of Kuda Ganga sub-basin of Kalu River after heavy rainfall was received.

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Afghanistan wins 1st ODI

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12 hours ago

June 2, 2023

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Afghanistan has defeated Sri Lanka by 06 wickets in the opening game of the three-match One-Day-International in Hambantota.

Batting first, Sri Lanka set a target score of 268 which the Afghan team successfully met in the 46th over.

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Mahiyanganaya religious event was sponsored by OnmaxDT!

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14 hours ago

June 2, 2023

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The financial sponsor of a religious event held in Mahiyanganaya earlier this week had been a company which was named by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka an entity engaged in prohibited schemes, the ‘Anidda’ newspaper reports.

The newspaper says that the financial sponsor event was OnmaxDT.

The historic Mahiyangana Sacred Site was officially recognized as a place of worship at the event, held under the auspices of the President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the participation of Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa.

On May 31, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued a public notice naming 08 entities that have conducted prohibited schemes.

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