Pullumalai people in east part of Sri Lanka protest against water factory

Today on 12th June 2018 Pullumalai people protested against the Water Factory which is under construction in Batticaloa district. more than 800 people took part in the protest ... Praja Abhilasha Network join hands with the struggle in solidarity..people Says that if the factory constructed, the farmers will lose their livelihood and water resources.. at the same time the natural forest also will be affected...

Praja Abhilasha Steering committee meeting held on 6th June 2018

Today 6th May 2018 Praja Abhilasha Network's Steering Committee Meeting was held in Negombo.. 16 partners of the network took part at the meeting..

Focus Group Discussion at Kirimetithamana in Polonnaruwa

On 03.06.2018 Focus Group Discussion was conducted at Kirimetithamana in Polonnaruwa District by Praja Abhilasha Network .. people have shared their history on their Kirimetidama Tank and it is present situation... the discussion was organized by Miridiya Fisheries Organization..

Silavaththurai People need their traditional village back

Today 02.06.2018 - Praja Ahilasha Network has conducted a meeting with Silavaththurai People at the Multi purpose Hall in Silavaththurai in Northern province. about 45 people took part at the meeting. Silavaththurai people want their land which has been occupied by the navy since 1990. So people are organizing a campaign to move forward in order to get their village back. Francis Raajan, benadict croos took part at the meeting.

Praja Abhilasha Network's May Day celebration with National Fisher People's Trade Union in Negombo

May Day celebration

A May day was celebrated in Negombo on 1st of may 2018 challenging the date change by the government of Sri Lanka. 200 people took part at the march and the rally. President of the Praja Abhilasha Network Mr.Herman Kumara addressed at the rally.

Protest demanding a National Land Policy in Colombo

on 25th April 2018- Praja Abhilasha and NAFSO have conducted a protest demanding a land policy for Sri Lanka at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo. more than 300 people took part at the event. after the protest people marched towards the Lipton circle and showed their demands. after the protest, Francis Raajan, Herman Kumara, Ajantha, Jayasilee and Mishpa Q met the secretary of the Land Ministry and handed over the petition.

Praja Abhilasha conducted a training on inland Tank Survey in Rambe

on 13th May 2018- A training was conducted on Inland Tank survey at Rambe in Kurunegala by PRaja Abhilasha Network. the survey supposed to conduct in Polonnaruwa and Kurunegala Districts. The objective of the survey is to identify the issues of the tank and plan to protect the Inland Tanks. Here, the Praja Abhilasha coordinator has mentioned that he will support to reforestation program in future once the survey is complete.

Discussion on Ampara District Land issues

on 17th May 2018- Civil societies which work on Land rights in Ampara District have met and discussed about the present land issues in Akkaraipattru in the eastern province of Sri Lanka. The committee proposed the Praja Abhilasha Network to have a discussion with the government and military officials to move forward.

Ashrof Nagar people protest demanding their land back

16th May 2018.. People of Ashrof Nagar conducted a protest in front of Attalaichchinai Divisional Secretariat. People demand to release their land which was occupied by army... people handed over a petition to the Divisional Secretary of Attalaichchinai and demand to take action as much as possible..Praja Abhilasha Network has facilitated for the campaign.

Discussion on Mega City plan of Tricomalee

16th May 2018- Today Trinco District Civil society groups called Trinco District Citizen Voice meeting held at District Cooperative Society Hall in Trincomalee... 29 people participated and educated about the Trinco District Mega Development Plan which was introduced by Singapore company at the Last DDC meeting...