A protest to demand the immediate suspension of the survey work for fine sand mining in the coastal areas from Pulmodai to Nilaveli in Trincomalee on the arbitrary decision of the Head of Geology and Mining Department was held today.
A large number of local residents, representatives of the Maritime Industry and Fishery Association participated in the protest.
"Do not destroy, do not destroy, do not destroy natural resources", "Do not exploit, do not exploit people's livelihood", "Stop the arbitrary decision of GSMB chairman" “Do not destroy tourism", were among the slogans chanted.
The protestors also handed over a letter to Kuchchaveli Divisional Secretary Mr. K. Gunanathan, asking them to draw the attention of the President, the Eastern Governor and the District Secretary in this regard.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
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