Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that land belonging to the people should rightfully remain with them. He further emphasized that the issue of land disputes in the Northern Province is under review and that steps are being taken to expedite the process of returning land to its rightful owners.

The President highlighted that while the government has the authority to acquire land anywhere in the country for development projects or security purposes, it is imperative that alternative land is provided to those affected.

President Disanayake made these remarks during the Jaffna District Coordination Committee (DCC) Meeting held yesterday (31) at the Jaffna District Secretariat.

He also stressed that the Jaffna ...