More than 100 Lankan nationals have fled the crippling economic crisis in their home country to arrive on Indian shores, since March this year. A group of eight Lankan Tamils, including a one-and-a-half-year-old child were among those that arrived at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, during the wee hours of Tuesday. In recent months, it has become routine for Sri Lankan nationals to take risky, illegal boat rides from the Northern parts of the island nation, in the hope of being brought to Indian shores (in Tamil Nadu), where they can live in refugee camps.&nbsp;

The latest batch of Lankan nationals are said to be natives of Valvettithurai in Jaffna and had fled their home country after the prices of essential commodities became unsustainable with their meagre income.&nbsp;

According to Sasikala, who arrived on Indian shores with her family, Rice was being sold at Rs.400per kg (approx 1 USD), sugar at Rs.350 per kg, kerosene at Rs.1,200 per litre(approx 4 USD). In addition to the skyrocketing prices, the wait times for buying essentials amid the shortage is also extremely long.&nbsp;

It is understood that the eight members paid for their boat ride by selling their home, jewellery and other belongings. Those fleeing the island nation and heading for Tamil Nadu, have predominantly been members of the Lankan Tamil community. With a shared language and culture, the Tamils of Sri Lanka and the people of Tamil Nadu in India share an umbilical connection.&nbsp;

As the Indian state that is nearest to Sri Lanka and also as one that shares deep cultural and linguistic ties with the Lankan Tamils, leaders in Tamil Nadu have always voiced out for the welfare of Lankan Tamils.

While the Government of India has been at the forefront of helping Sri Lanka by providing financial aid, fuel, and crucial support at International fora, the Tamil Nadu Government has also been sending(via the Indian High Commission in Colombo) ship-loads of food, medicines and milk powder, to provide temporary succour to the people of the island nation.&nbsp;

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More than 100 Lankan nationals have fled the crippling economic crisis in their home country to arrive on Indian shores, since March this year. A group of eight Lankan Tamils, including a one-and-a-half-year-old child were among those that arrived at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, during the wee hours of Tuesday.

More than 100 Lankan nationals have fled the crippling economic crisis in their home country to arrive on Indian shores, since March this year. A group of eight Lankan Tamils, including a one-and-a-half-year-old child were among those that arrived at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, during the wee hours of Tuesday. In recent months, it has become routine for Sri Lankan nationals to take risky, illegal boat rides from the Northern parts of the island nation, in the hope of being brought to Indian shores (in Tamil Nadu), where they can live in refugee camps. The latest batch of Lankan nationals are said to be natives of Valvettithurai in Jaffna and had fled their home country after the prices of essential commodities became unsustainable with their meagre income. According to Sasikala, who arrived on Indian shores with her family, Rice was being sold at Rs.400per kg (approx 1 USD), sugar at Rs.350 per kg, kerosene at Rs.1,200 per litre(approx 4 USD). In addition to the skyrocketing prices, the wait times for buying essentials amid the shortage is also extremely long. It is understood that the eight members paid for their boat ride by selling their home, jewellery and other belongings. Those fleeing the island nation and heading for Tamil Nadu, have predominantly been members of the Lankan Tamil community. With a shared language and culture, the Tamils of Sri Lanka and the people of Tamil Nadu in India share an umbilical connection. As the Indian state that is nearest to Sri Lanka and also as one that shares deep cultural and linguistic ties with the Lankan Tamils, leaders in Tamil Nadu have always voiced out for the welfare of Lankan Tamils. While the Government of India has been at the forefront of helping Sri Lanka by providing financial aid, fuel, and crucial support at International fora, the Tamil Nadu Government has also been sending(via the Indian High Commission in Colombo) ship-loads of food, medicines and milk powder, to provide temporary succour to the people of the island nation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

8 more Lankan nationals arrive on Indian shores; total influx surpasses 100-mark

Even as the world is in shock after a mob lynched a Sri Lankan national in a horrific vigilante attack in Sialkot, a makeshift memorial has been erected outside Sialkot Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan to honour the factory manager. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The foreign national Priyantha Kumara, who was beaten to death and burnt by the mob, was accused of committing blasphemy. &nbsp;

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Umair Amin, member, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, said, "Sri Lanka is our friend and we share its pain in this sad incident." A candlelight vigil was also conducted near factory where&nbsp;Kumara used to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The human remains of Kumara will be despatched to Sri Lanka on December 6 through Sri Lankan Airlines at state cost. The human remains will be received by the next-of-kin at the BIA.&nbsp;

The foreign ministry is coordinating the matter. The Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad has requested an investigation report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan regarding the death of Kumara.

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In the case, over 200 raids have been conducted in less than 24 hours. Around 118 persons have been taken into custody so far. It also includes the 13 main culprits. Mobile data or calls analysis, video footage analysis and forensic analysis is also being done, the FIR said. &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nearly-800-people-arrested-for-killing-sri-lankan-man-in-pakistan-reports-434120" hreflang="en">Nearly 800 people arrested for killing Sri Lankan man in Pakistan: Reports</a>

The crime was committed on December 3 at Rajco Industries, Sialkot. The case has been registered under sections 302, 297, 201, 427, 431, 147, 149 of PPC and 7-ATA, 11-WW-ATA. &nbsp;

Nearly 800 people were booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act on Saturday. Farhan Idrees has been detained as the key suspect for killing the Sri Lankan national. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Even as the world is in shock after a mob lynched a Sri Lankan national in a horrific vigilante attack in Sialkot, a makeshift memorial has been erected outside Sialkot Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan to honour the factory manager.

Even as the world is in shock after a mob lynched a Sri Lankan national in a horrific vigilante attack in Sialkot, a makeshift memorial has been erected outside Sialkot Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan to honour the factory manager. The foreign national Priyantha Kumara, who was beaten to death and burnt by the mob, was accused of committing blasphemy. Also Read: Sri Lankan Parliament, PM condemn brutal lynching of Lankan man in Pakistan Umair Amin, member, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce, said, "Sri Lanka is our friend and we share its pain in this sad incident." A candlelight vigil was also conducted near factory where Kumara used to work. The human remains of Kumara will be despatched to Sri Lanka on December 6 through Sri Lankan Airlines at state cost. The human remains will be received by the next-of-kin at the BIA. The foreign ministry is coordinating the matter. The Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad has requested an investigation report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan regarding the death of Kumara. Another vigil in #Sialkot for Sri Lankan manager killed by mob pic.twitter.com/FJHETFhhsI — Mubashir Zaidi (@Xadeejournalist) December 5, 2021 × In the case, over 200 raids have been conducted in less than 24 hours. Around 118 persons have been taken into custody so far. It also includes the 13 main culprits. Mobile data or calls analysis, video footage analysis and forensic analysis is also being done, the FIR said. Also Read: Nearly 800 people arrested for killing Sri Lankan man in Pakistan: Reports The crime was committed on December 3 at Rajco Industries, Sialkot. The case has been registered under sections 302, 297, 201, 427, 431, 147, 149 of PPC and 7-ATA, 11-WW-ATA. Nearly 800 people were booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act on Saturday. Farhan Idrees has been detained as the key suspect for killing the Sri Lankan national. (With inputs from agencies)

Makeshift memorial honours slain Lankan factory manager in Pakistan

With "security concern" from a "third party" on mind, China has finally suspended a project to set up hybrid energy plants in three islands of Sri Lanka. &nbsp;

This development comes as India has been raising concerns over the location of the project. &nbsp;

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Chinese firm Sino Soar Hybrid Technology was awarded the contract to come up with a hybrid renewable energy system in Nagadeepa, Delft and Analthivu islands off the coast of Jaffna in January, as per a report of newsfirst.Lk news website on Thursday. &nbsp;

The three islands are located very close to Tamil Nadu. &nbsp;

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In a tweet on Wednesday, the Chinese embassy, without naming India, confirmed, "Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, being suspended to build Hybrid Energy system in 3 northern islands Flag of Sri Lanka due to 'security concern' from a third party". &nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/in-dark-sri-lanka-faces-nationwide-power-outage-as-govt-looks-to-probe-recent-cuts-433760" hreflang="en">Sri Lanka faces nationwide power outage as govt looks to probe recent cuts</a>

It was a part of the ‘Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project’, which is being implemented by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), it said. &nbsp;

The tweet also said the country has instead got a contract to establish solar power plants on&nbsp;12 islands in Maldives. It was signed on November 29. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

With "security concern" from a "third party" on mind, China has finally suspended a project to set up hybrid energy plants in three islands of Sri Lanka. This development comes as India has been raising concerns over the location of the project.

With "security concern" from a "third party" on mind, China has finally suspended a project to set up hybrid energy plants in three islands of Sri Lanka. This development comes as India has been raising concerns over the location of the project. Also Read: Mysterious LP gas explosions across Sri Lanka; President appoints committee to investigate Chinese firm Sino Soar Hybrid Technology was awarded the contract to come up with a hybrid renewable energy system in Nagadeepa, Delft and Analthivu islands off the coast of Jaffna in January, as per a report of newsfirst.Lk news website on Thursday. The three islands are located very close to Tamil Nadu. 🇨🇳Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, being suspended to build Hybrid Energy system in 3 northern islands 🇱🇰 due to 'security concern' from a third party, has inked a contract with Maldivian gov't on 29 Nov to establish solar power plants at 12 islands in 🇲🇻.https://t.co/ZhnETZYN6P — Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka (@ChinaEmbSL) December 1, 2021 × In a tweet on Wednesday, the Chinese embassy, without naming India, confirmed, "Sino Soar Hybrid Technology, being suspended to build Hybrid Energy system in 3 northern islands Flag of Sri Lanka due to 'security concern' from a third party". Also Read: Sri Lanka faces nationwide power outage as govt looks to probe recent cuts It was a part of the ‘Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project’, which is being implemented by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), it said. The tweet also said the country has instead got a contract to establish solar power plants on 12 islands in Maldives. It was signed on November 29. (With inputs from agencies)

Over security concerns, China suspends power projects in Lankan islands near India

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