📈 Army Releases 187 Acres in Jaffna for Proposed Investment Zone

• Land Handover: The Sri Lanka Army has formally released 187.56 acres of State land in Kankesanthurai West (Valikamam North, Jaffna) for civilian use, transferring ownership documents to Jaffna District Secretary M. Piratheepan on 30 September 2026. • Historical Context: Belonging to the State Cement Corporation, the land had been occupied and utilized by the security forces since 1997. • Economic Objective: The release aims to make prime land in the Northern Province available for a proposed investment zone, boosting local economic activity, regional development, and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka.