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The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

By D.B.S.Jeyaraj. Chelliah Rajadurai a veteran politician of Sri Lanka – perhaps the oldest among former Parliamentarians – passed away on 7th December 2025 at the age of 98. Rajadurai hailing from Batticaloa was a colourful personality who served as an MP, Mayor,Cabinet minister and High Commissioner in an eventful political career. Such was his ...Continue reading ‘The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constit…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

(@ShanakiyanR) I am calling for an independent investigation into the death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) of 59/24, Vavikari Veethi, Sinna Uppodai, Batticaloa, who was arrested on December 2 by the Batticaloa Headquarters Police over an allegation of bicycle theft. The family says they last saw him at the police station around 7.00 p.m. on the night of his arrest, and that he was fine at the time. When he was produced in court on December 3, t…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

November 25, Colombo (LNW): Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament that an investigation is under way into the removal of several directional signboards marking archaeological sites in the Batticaloa district. He assured MPs that anyone found responsible will be taken into custody and prosecuted in line with judicial directives.Delivering a statement in Parliament yesterday (24), the Minister said that…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

November 02, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr Harini Amarasuriya, has announced that the government will extend special assistance to schools located in disadvantaged regions as part of the forthcoming education reforms.During visits to the Kalkuda and Eravur Zonal Education Offices in the Batticaloa District, Dr Amarasuriya met with education officials, teachers, and parents to review preparations for the 2026 reform …Education · Batticaloa Read Article

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

November 01, Colombo (LNW): Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, has stated that the present security situation does not justify providing routine personal protection to ministers, members of parliament, or local council heads.Speaking to the media, the minister noted that the government remains vigilant and stands ready to act swiftly should credible threats emerge. He added that protective measures have alrea…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Engine Driver Accused of Causing Seven Elephant Fatalities Faces Supreme Court Petition • Sri Lanka Brief

Environmental Activists Seek Urgent Action A group of environmental activists has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, calling for disciplinary and legal action against a 67-year-old engine driver allegedly linked to seven separate elephant fatalities along the Batticaloa–Colombo railway line. The petition, submitted by five activists, urges immediate judicial intervention to curb the rising number of wild elephant death…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

Seylan Bank Finances Phase II of 10 MW Solar Power Project by Windforce and Vidullanka - Lanka Business News

Seylan Bank PLC recently announced its role as the sole financing partner for the 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Navatkadu, Batticaloa, promoted by Sooryashakthi (Pvt) Ltd, a company jointly owned by Windforce PLC and Vidullanka PLC, two of Sri Lanka’s most prominent renewable energy players. Following the successful commissioning of the 10MW Phase I by Solar Universe (Pvt) Ltd, this new development marks the launch of Phase II, a…Solar Power · Batticaloa Read Article

Politics Of Tamil-Muslim Relations - Colombo Telegraph

By Ameer Ali – Dr. Ameer Ali Politics of Sri Lankan Tamil–Muslim relations has a chequered history of more than a century dating back to 1880s. Although these two communities are linguistically one linked by their mother tongue Tamil, there is a simmering feeling of mistrust between the two communities which separates them not only politically but had even led to intermittent inter-communal violence. Social contact between the two communities at…Batticaloa · Batticaloa Read Article

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The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

Engine Driver Accused of Causing Seven Elephant Fatalities Faces Supreme Court Petition • Sri Lanka Brief

Seylan Bank Finances Phase II of 10 MW Solar Power Project by Windforce and Vidullanka - Lanka Business News

Politics Of Tamil-Muslim Relations - Colombo Telegraph

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The “Rajadurai Amendment”: How President JR Jayewardene Amended his new Constitution Enabling TULF Batticaloa MP C. Rajadurai to Cross Over from the Opposition and Join the UNP Govt.

Shanakiyan, MP Calls For Independent Investigation Into The Death of Sivanesharasha Rinoshan (23) In Police Custody • Sri Lanka Brief

Inquiry Launched into Vandalism of Heritage Signboards in Batticaloa - LNW Lanka News Web

Prime Minister Pledges Greater Support for Schools in Underserved Areas - LNW Lanka News Web

Minister Says No Widespread Security Threat to Lawmakers - LNW Lanka News Web

Engine Driver Accused of Causing Seven Elephant Fatalities Faces Supreme Court Petition • Sri Lanka Brief

Seylan Bank Finances Phase II of 10 MW Solar Power Project by Windforce and Vidullanka - Lanka Business News

Politics Of Tamil-Muslim Relations - Colombo Telegraph

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