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Stalin submits memo to Modi on issues including retrieving Kachchateevu

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April 10, 2023

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K.Stalin has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various issues concerning the State, including retrieval of the islet Katchatheevu (ceded to Lanka) to restore the fishing of fishermen in the Palk Bay.

It was submitted by the Chief Minister, while seeing off Mr Modi at the airport after the Prime Minister’s visit to the State during which he attended four events in his short visit.

Among the requests made by the Chief Minister included, equity sharing of the costs for Chennai Metro Rail Phase-2 project, acquisition of defence land for airport expansion (especially Parandur airport, which has been facing opposition from local villagers), production linked incentive for footwear industry.

He also urged the Centre to nominate SIPCOT as the master developer for the PM’s Mitra Industrial Parak already made a similar request- and set up a Regional Centre of Sports Authority of India to promote sports, especially in the context of Mr Udhayanidhi Stalin holding this portfolio, and pitching for holding more global events, including Asian Beach Games and other sports events of Nation Importance.

Mr Stalin, in the memorandum, also urged Mr Modi to drop the formation of railway line in Dhanushkodi near Rameswaram, change in nomenclature of certain SC/ST communities, offering greater share for TN in offshore wind energy projects, rectify anomalies on Toll Plaza collections by NHAI and ensure equal civil and political rights for Eelam Tamils in Sri Lanka (as envisaged in the 13th Amendment),l and also retrieval of Katchatheevu islet, which was ceded to Lanka as per the 1974 agreement, for restoring the traditional rights of the TN fishermen.

(UNI)

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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