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Ferry services soon to resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka

The passenger ferry service will soon resume between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka. The service was launched again in October last year, after nearly 40 years, but was halted a few days later owing to rough weather. Partnering with the Tiruchi-based SUBHAM Group of Companies, the INDSRI FERRY Services Private Limited has come up with the Sivaganga boat, which is expected to begin its daily services on May 13. ?Our aim is to unite the Tamils living across the Palk Starit,? said S

04 May, 2024

CID records another statement from Sirisena over Easter attacks

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recorded another statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena, Friday, over the Easter Sunday attacks. Sirisena was questioned for over 2-houirs by the CID over recent claims he had made regarding those involved in the attacks. The CID had recorded a statement from the former President on an earlier occassion as well over his controversial comments. Sirisena had said that he was prepared to spill the beans on the Easter Sunday attacks and r

03 May, 2024

Sajith briefs Japan on plans after ending corrupt and ruthless regime

Opposition Leade Sajith Premadasa briefed Japan on plans the Samagi Jana Balawegaya has after ending the “corrupt and ruthless” regime. Premadasa met with Japanese Foreign Minister Y?ko Kamikawa, Saturday, for a special discussion on Sri Lanka’s current situation. During the meeting, Premadasa briefed Minister Kamikawa on Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and outlined the plans of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya to address it. He also emphasized the significance of this year in Sri Lankan politics, high

04 May, 2024