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Indian consulate in Jaffna to engage more with regional media
The Indian consulate in Jaffna in the future will regularly interact with media persons in Jaffna, the Indian High Commission has said in a media statement on Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay’s visit to Northern and Eastern Provinces.
On the second day of his visit, the High Commissioner met with a few prominent media persons over a luncheon hosted by the Consul General of India in Jaffna. In this meeting those gathered spoke of the significance of freedom of speech and expression for democracy.
“The suggestion to establish a platform for regular interaction of media with the Consulate was welcomed,” the High Commission said.
On the same day the High Commissioner met the Mayor of Jaffna V. Manivannan and visited the Jaffna Cultural Centre, built under India’s grant assistance.
“The building, whose design celebrates close architectural and cultural links with India, is intended to serve as a people – centric hub of cultural activities that reinforce civilization heritage and cross-Strait ties. Discussions of the High Commissioner at the Centre included various aspects of its functioning under joint management after early inauguration,” the press release said.
The High Commissioner also spoke to Jaffna businesspersons on promoting investment from India in infrastructure, energy and manufacturing, skills development, agriculture and food processing, fisheries and tourism.
“The High Commissioner reiterated India’s readiness to support all such mutually beneficial initiatives. He emphasized that enhancing sea and air connectivity, through development of the KKS Harbour and expansion of the Palaly airport will bring greater economic benefits and prosperity to the region,” the High Commission said.
The day High Commissioner and Jaffna Security Forces Commander Major General Priyantha Perera, and other senior Officers of Sri Lanka Army also paid homage to the India Army soldiers who died in Sri Lanka after the Indo – Sri Lanka Peace Accord was signed, “for the cause of peace in Sri Lanka.”
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) has announced a reduction in the prices of Petrol 92 and Petrol 95, effective from midnight today (30).
The price of Petrol 92 has been reduced by Rs. 15 per litre, from Rs. 414 to Rs. 399 while the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been reduced by Rs. 20 per litre, from Rs. 495 to Rs. 475
There will be no change in the prices of diesel, Super Diesel and kerosene under the latest revision.
The book “Rathuwewi Mihimadala”, written based on the life story of Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Leader of the Democratic Left Front, was launched on Friday [August 28] at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
Speaking to the media afterwards about Vasudeva Nanayakkara, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated:
“Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, particularly within the left-wing political movement. There were several influential figures within the left movement, and that left-wing influence also contributed to bringing the country to where it is today. Politically, there were areas where we agreed and areas where we did not. However, I have great respect for the contribution made by Vasudeva Nanayakkara to left-wing politics. When I entered Parliament in 2020, Vasudeva Nanayakkara was also in Parliament. We sat in the same row, and we spoke about many important as well as interesting moments in his political career. I believe some of these experiences have also been included in this book.”
The event was attended by members of the Maha Sangha, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara, former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa, as well as party members, family members and friends.
[Prime Minister’s Media Division]
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