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Racism · JaffnaSri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that although some groups continue to attempt to incite racial tensions around heritage or religious sites in various parts of the country, there will be no space whatsoever for racism in the North, South, East or any other region of Sri Lanka. The President also stressed that the housing issues of all those displaced by the war will be resolved during his term of office. President Dissanay…See the Story
Sri Lanka President says there is no place for racism, vows to end war displaced housing crisis
Jaffna · JaffnaPhoto courtesy of Raj Sivanathan The recent visit to Jaffna by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stirred an unusual political mood in the Northern Province. Unlike the guarded receptions accorded to previous presidents, this visit generated visible public warmth heightened media attention and a notable surge of interest among young people particularly young women. ThisSee the Story
President Popular in North Despite Unfulfilled Promises - Groundviews
Cyclone · JaffnaECONOMYNEXT – IRCON International Limited, an Indian state enterprise, has begun restoring Sri Lanka’s rail track to Jaffna which was damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, the High Commission of India said. India is giving a grant of 5 million dollars to rebuild the track. The Maho–Omanthai, Omanthai–Jaffna, and Medawachchiya–Mannar section of the Northern rail track had suffered extensive damage, disrupting rail link across the Northern and North Central …See the Story
