Residents protest resumption of Kivul Oya project in Vavuniya

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Colombo, Feb. 2 (Daily Mirror) - A protest was held in Vavuniya against the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project, with a large number of residents gathering to voice their opposition.

Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, along with several representatives, met officials and warned the Divisional Secretary of Nedunkerny about the possible consequences of proceeding with the project.

Rasamanickam also urged the District Secretary to convey a message to the President, stating that the demonstration reflected only a fraction of the resistance to the proposed development.

The Cabinet of Ministers recently approved the revival of the Kivul Oya project, which was originally launched in 2011 as a major irrigation scheme aimed at addressing long-standing water shortages in the Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

The project, which falls under the Mahaweli ‘L’ zone, was estimated to cost Rs. 4,170 million and was initially scheduled to be completed within four years.

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ICC Monday, 02 February 2026 08:32 PM

The Kivulu Aru project planned in 2010 by Rajapaksa regiem. at the same time , Vavuniya north Nedukeny Tamil people was in the concentration camp. this is a plan of genocidal .

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Dr Tissa Fernando Monday, 02 February 2026 10:38 PM

Why are they protesting against a project that is going to provide them with much needed water resources.

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Brandon Wednesday, 04 February 2026 08:37 AM

To keep poor civilians hostage and promote the separatist agenda. They don't want to see the SL government doing any development over there.

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THE TRUE Monday, 02 February 2026 11:09 PM

Mahavali L Zone , can only be done in Mahavali Catchment arias . What works in the Northern Province.???

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R Navaratnam Tuesday, 03 February 2026 09:03 PM

Was an EIA done to say to the people that this project will benefit the locals. If so, share with the people who are tax payers. If not, complete the EIA studies and then decide the need of this project.

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