JVP blames President for candidate’s death

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2 years ago

2023/02/28

Tilvin Silva speaking to the media. Attornry-at-law Harshana Nanayakkara looks on.

The JVP yesterday said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should take the responsibility for the death of its candidate due to police attack on an NPP protest in Colombo on Sunday..

Addressing the media, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva pledged to fight to restore democracy in the name of the member who sacrificed his life for the same.

A JVP-led NPP local government candidate injured during Sunday’s protest in Colombo, died yesterday (27).

The deceased was identified as 61-year-old Nimal Amarasiri.

JVP MP Vijitha Herath, NPP Ex-co members Dr Nihal Abeysinghe, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara and JVP trade union wing leader KD Lalkantha also addressed the media.

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Prof. Gananath Obeyesekere passes away aged 95

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14 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

Emeritus Professor of Anthropology Gananath Obeyesekere has passed away at the age of 95.

Acceptance of nominations for Punakiri, Mannar and Dehiattakandiya local authorities ends at 12 noon on Thursday (27th March 2025)

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15 hours ago

2025/03/25

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Saman Sri Rathnayake, Commissioner General of Elections (pic by Priyan de Silva)

The Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Rathnayake issuing a media release states that the acceptance of nominations for the Punakiri Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kilinochchi district, Mannar Pradeshiya Sabha in the Mannar district and Dehiattakandiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ampara district which commenced on 24th March will end at 12noon on 27th March 2025.

The poll notice for the three above named local authorities was published on 10th March 2025 and the acceptance of deposits for the same will end at 12noon on 26th March 2025.

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Navy assist to conduct St. Anthony’s Church festival in Palaitivu

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21 hours ago

2025/03/25

Priyan

The annual festival of St. Anthony’s Church on the Palaitivu Island, Jaffna was successfully held on 21 and 22 Mar 25.

Demonstrating its commitment to community and social responsibility, the Sri Lanka Navy enabled facilities for the conduct of the event and
convenience of devotees.

In accordance with the directives of the Commander of the Navy and under the supervision of the Commander Northern Naval Area, the Navy provided sea transportation for the event. Additionally, they ensured the safety and convenience of devotees by providing sanitary and medical facilities, drinking water, essential infrastructure, and deploying lifesaving teams.

The main mass of the church festival was conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese Very Rev. Fr. P Josephdas Jebarathnam.

This year’s event saw the participation of a gathering of priests and nuns from various regions, alongside a significant number of devotees.

The festival also highlighted the Navy’s ongoing dedication to fostering social welfare and promoting religious and cultural harmony.