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Bello Beach Bar by Browns Hotels & Resorts Redefines Coastal Leisure on Sri Lanka’s East Coast – Yamu.lk

Pasikuda’s coastline, known for its calm waters and untouched beauty, welcomed a refreshing new addition last week with the launch of Bello Beach Bar at The Calm Resort & Spa, a property under Browns Hotels & Resorts. Bello introduces a new layer of coastal sophistication to the region, blending flavour, design, and Sri Lankan spirit into a one-of-a-kind experience. The name Bello comes from the Sinhalese word for conch — those beautiful sea she…Read Article

Batticaloa · Batticaloa

Climate Colonialism in the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka’s Green Future or New Dependency? - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of Lahiru Walpita Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture. Emerging from economic turmoil and the long shadow of civil war, the country now confronts an arguably more insidious struggle: the negotiation of its environmental destiny. Governments and corporations alike hail wind farms, solar parks and carbon sequestration projects as the panacea forRead Article

Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern Province

Welikanda Torture Site Revealed: CID Investigates Pillayan’s Role in Multiple Murder • Sri Lanka Brief

Image: Pillayan has been a close collaborator of all Rajapaksas including Ranil Rajapaksa. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has identified the location of a camp in Welikanda, previously operated by Pillayan’s group, where Professor Sivasubramaniam Ravindranath—former Vice-Chancellor of the Eastern University—was abducted, detained, tortured, and murdered. Investigations reveal that following the split from the LTTE, Pillayan and Karu…Read Article

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Pillayan accused in high-profile murders, CID investigates cemetery site • Sri Lanka Brief

Lankadeepa newspaper has reported that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently investigating five murders allegedly involving former Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, who is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). According to the report, multiple CID teams have already launched investigations. However, sources indicate that preliminary information points to Pillayan’s allege…Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

An Order to the Police and the Air Force

NEWSNOW | – The Dehiattakandiya Acting Magistrate yesterday (24) ordered the police and the Air Force to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the air crash that occurred when an Air Force Bell 212 helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir and inform the court of the cause of the accident. It was also ordered to submit a report to the court indicating the progress of the investigations. The Maduru Oya Sri Lanka Army Special Forces Ca…Air Force · Eastern ProvinceRead Article

More Than Two Decades Without Justice for Journalist Nadesan’s Murder - Groundviews

Photo courtesy of Lanka Leader It has been 21 years since the murder of journalist Ayyathurai Nadesan. Nadesan is considered to be the first journalist killed during the tenure of a United People’s Freedom Alliance (UFPA) government. No investigation has been conducted into Nadesan’s murder for many years. Both local and international media, as well as human rights organizations, have pointed to the Karuna Amman faction that broke away from the …Batticaloa · BatticaloaRead Article

ComBank champions agri modernisation with farmer programmes in Batticaloa and Welimada - Lanka Business News

The ComBank has further strengthened its commitment to agricultural transformation in Sri Lanka by conducting two impactful programmes in Batticaloa and Welimada, aimed at equipping farmers — particularly youth — with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to embrace modern, sustainable cultivation practices. Both events were carried out under the Bank’s Agri Modernisation Project, underscoring the Bank’s role as a leading enabler of innovation an…Agriculture · BatticaloaSee the Story

39th Anniversary of the Verugal Massacre Commemorated in Trincomalee  • Sri Lanka Brief

The 39th anniversary of the Verugal Massacre was solemnly commemorated on 12th June 2025 in the Verugal–Poonagar of Trincomalee District, marked by profound emotion and deep reflection. This poignant event was jointly organized by the families of the victims, civil society advocates, and members of the local community. It stands as a solemn tribute to the memory of the innocent civilians who were brutally massacred while transporting essential d…Trincomalee · TrincomaleeRead Article

35 Years Since the Massacre of Police Officers Who Surrendered to the LTTE. A Memorial Service in Ampara

A commemoration was held yesterday (11) at the War Heroes Memorial at the Ampara Police Superintendent’s Office to mark the 35th anniversary of the massacre of about 600 police officers who surrendered to the LTTE. During the ceasefire agreement between President Ranasinghe Premadasa and the LTTE, the LTTE issued an order for all police officers in the Eastern Province to surrender. When the police refused to surrender, more than 250 LTTE milita…Ampara · AmparaRead Article

Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident - LankaXpress

Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident The post Fisheries Minister orders investigation into Kuchchaveli incident appeared first on LankaXpress.Eastern Province, Sri Lanka · Eastern ProvinceRead Article

Tense situation reported between navy and several fishermen in Trinco seas - LankaXpress

A heated situation has been reported between Sri Lanka Navy personnel and a group of fishermen in 11 vessels during a special operation conducted on June 3 (Tuesday) to apprehend those engaged in illegal poaching activities in seas off Kuchchaveli in Trincomalee.  Reportedly, a group had then surrounded a vessel belonging to the Sri Lanka Navy and attempted to escape from the scene. A scuffle had taken place between the group and the Navy person…Trincomalee · TrincomaleeRead Article

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