Construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium on Mandativu Island, inaugurated on September 1, 2025, under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s patronage, has been ordered to stop until an environmental impact assessment is completed and officially approved. Professor Tilak Hewawasam, Chairman of the Central Environmental Authority, confirmed that while the approval to conduct the assessment has been granted for a maximum period of two years, construction cannot proceed without submission and clearance of the report. The project, envisioned as a hub for international cricket with a sports city including a golf course, housing, and hotel complex, has drawn sharp criticism from … Continue reading Jaffna Cricket Stadium Construction Stops Over Environmental Violations