Military gives up Keppapilavu land

Acting on a Defence Ministry directive, the military has handed over 6.97 acres of land at Keppapilavu, Mullaitivu District, to Divisional Secretary of Maritimepattu. The Defence Ministry said that the handover was in line with the government’s policy of releasing lands used by security forces, except those required for essential national security purposes, and returning […]

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