In view of National Integration and Reconciliation Week observed from January 8-14, an anchor point for the fisheries boatyard in Urani, in the former High Security Zone (HSZ) of Kankesathurai (KKS), was returned yesterday to the fishermen community after 27 years, as they celebrated Thai Pongal festival. Earlier, the resettled fishermen in Myliddy, Urani, had [...]

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In view of National Integration and Reconciliation Week observed from January 8-14, an anchor point for the fisheries boatyard in Urani, in the former High Security Zone (HSZ) of Kankesathurai (KKS), was returned yesterday to the fishermen community after 27 years, as they celebrated Thai Pongal festival.

Earlier, the resettled fishermen in Myliddy, Urani, had requested government authorities in the past to return the yard for easy access to the sea.

Ministry of National Integration and Reconciliation Secretary, V. Sivagnanasothy, Jaffna Security Forces Commander, Maj Gen Mahesh Senanayake, Jaffna District Secretary, N. Vedhanayagan and the public participated in the ceremony.

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