A protest was staged in Mannat today against proposed sand mining activities in the coastal areas of the island by an Australia based company.
The protest, organized by the Citizens Committee of Mannar, demanded local authorities to reveal on what basis permits were issued to a multinational company to engage in sand mining activities at the expense of the natural environment of the island which attracts thousands of seasonal birds annually.
Protesters also launched a signature campaign against this rape of the natural habitat of the region and send it to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
In 2018, Perth-based company Titanium Sands advised the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) it entered an agreement with Srinel Holdings Ltd (Sri Lanka) to explore the extent of the island's ilmenite reserves, according to the ABC News Australia reported. Pix by N.Lohathayalan
My memory takes me back to 1979, to a moment etched in time when a strikingly tall and impeccably dressed military officer, a Master in charge of Cadeting at Prince of Wales College commanding a guard of honour presented to President J.R. Jayawardene by the cadets of 3CCC, consisted of Ananda, Nalanda and Prince of Wales Cadet platoons at the Prince of Wales College grounds.
An American national, who had been staying in Sri Lanka for nearly ten months without a valid visa while using a Sinhala name under his American passport, was arrested by the Tourist Police of the Kandy.
The Government is considering abolishing the Office of the Chief of the Defence Staff (OCDS) when the term of office of its incumbent General Shavendra Silva ends on December 31.
Former Member of Parliament J.R.P. Suriyapperuma passed away today, January 2, 2025, at the age of 96.
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