President outlines measures to tackle Dollar crisis
2026-05-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured the public that strict measures are being taken to address Sri Lanka’s ongoing DollarContinue Reading
New Batticaloa Public Library declared open
2026-05-20
The new Public Library building of the Batticaloa Municipal Council was ceremonially handed over to the public this morning inContinue Reading
Batticaloa residents thank police for solving ‘well murder’ case
2026-04-02
Residents of Batticaloa have expressed deep appreciation to the Police for swiftly arresting suspects linked to the shocking case inContinue Reading
Wattala Pharmacy owner arrested in Batticaloa well murder probe
2026-03-31
A 49‑year‑old owner of a pharmacy in Wattala has been arrested in connection with the shocking case in Kokkadicholai, Batticaloa,Continue Reading
Batticaloa protest demands justice after shocking well murder
2026-03-27
A peaceful protest was held at Gandhi Park in Batticaloa today (27), as residents and relatives of victims demanded swiftContinue Reading
Batticaloa women’s group urge action on Women’s Commission
2026-03-09
The Women’s Coalition for Disaster Management (WCDM), an eastern‑based women’s network, together with the people of Batticaloa, has submitted aContinue Reading
Two arrested over fake Rs. 10 million lottery scam
2026-01-06
Two suspects have been arrested for deceiving the public through the fake lottery scheme ‘Dialog Mega Wasana’ on social media,Continue Reading
Shanakiyan calls for probe into death of Batticaloa detainee
2025-12-08
MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called for an independent investigation into the death of 23-year-old Sivanesharasha Rinoshan, who died while inContinue Reading
Archaeological Signboard Row: Valachchenai PS Chairman in Hiding
2025-11-25
Police have launched an intensified search for the Chairman of the Valachchenai Pradeshiya Sabha, who is reported to have fledContinue Reading
Batticaloa to boost security with more Police, joint operations
2025-08-14
A series of key decisions aimed at strengthening public security in the Batticaloa District were taken at a meeting ofContinue Reading
Vehicles not given : ITAK LC heads arrive in Garbage trucks
2025-07-16
Heads of local councils controlled by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) have arrived at the Batticaloa District Coordinating CommitteeContinue Reading
Ministers Bimal & Handunneththi in Batti to resolve public transport issues
2025-07-03
A special District Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday at the Batticaloa District Secretariat has assessed and found solutions toContinue Reading
Rs. 8.1 Bn allocated for 2,077 development projects in Batticaloa
2025-06-12
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, chaired the first Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee meeting yesterday, during which Rs.Continue Reading
ITAK forms Batticaloa MC with SJB support
2025-06-11
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) candidate Sivam Pakkiyanathan has been elected as the Mayor of the Batticaloa Municipal Council, BatticaloaContinue Reading
Body of a newborn found in Batticaloa
2025-03-16
The body of a newborn was found in a forest area in the Santhiveli area in Batticaloa early this morningContinue Reading
New train schedule from Railway to avoid elephant-train collisions
2025-03-03
Sri Lanka Railways has amended the train schedule along the Batticaloa line starting from Friday (07 Mar), to prevent elephant-trainContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three trapped in floods
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka Navy rescued a family of three, including a young child, trapped by rising floodwaters in Mawadiodei, Chenkaladi yesterday.Continue Reading
Batticaloa Preferential votes announced
2024-11-15
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has won three seats in the Batticaloa District under the Preferential voting system. TheContinue Reading