SLC gives progress update on Jaffna International Cricket Stadium
2025-12-29
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says work towards building the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is currently ongoingContinue Reading
WNPS calls for halt to Jaffna cricket stadium project
2025-12-22
The Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) has warned that the development of the proposed Jaffna InternationalContinue Reading
Five arrested over unlawful gathering in Jaffna
2025-12-22
Five individuals arrested for participating in an unlawful gathering outside Tissa Raja Maha Vihara in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, were produced beforeContinue Reading
Jaffna Court orders Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit affidavit on alleged threats in abduction case
2025-12-11
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court ordered former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to submit, through an affidavit, the relevant facts if there areContinue Reading
Top Defence officials hold talks on Jaffna land release
2025-11-13
A high-level meeting to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in the Jaffna and Palali areas currently underContinue Reading
Jaffna to get Rs. 170 Mn indoor stadium
2025-11-11
A proposal to construct an indoor stadium in Jaffna aimed at promoting indoor sports and enhancing sports infrastructure in theContinue Reading
Three deported from India arrested by TID
2025-10-29
Three individuals who were deported from India and are allegedly connected to criminal activities in Sri Lanka have been takenContinue Reading
Jaffna-born cyclist completes 10,000 km ride from Paris to Jaffna
2025-10-27
Inoshan Sooran, a Sri Lankan-born resident of France, has successfully completed a 10,000-kilometer solo cycling journey from Paris to Jaffna,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna named in Lonely Planet’s “25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026”
2025-10-27
Sri Lanka’s Jaffna City in the North has been recognized among the 25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026, listedContinue Reading
Bullets unearthed at Jaffna international cricket stadium construction site
2025-09-23
A cache of bullets was discovered within the premises designated for the upcoming international cricket stadium in Jaffna. According toContinue Reading
GovPay payment platform launched in Jaffna
2025-09-18
The GovPay Digital State Payment Platform was officially launched at the Jaffna District Secretariat today, in line with the visionContinue Reading
Immigration Dept opens new regional office in Jaffna
2025-09-01
The Jaffna Regional Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration was declared open by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake todayContinue Reading
Third phase of Myliddy Fisheries Harbour development project inaugurated
2025-09-01
The third phase of the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour Development Project in Jaffna was symbolically inaugurated by President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
Govt to launch large-scale development drive starting from Jaffna
2025-08-25
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the government will launch large-scale development projects starting this September. The minister noted that the firstContinue Reading
ITAK claims hartal successful; Govt dismisses shutdown
2025-08-18
Several shops in Jaffna town remained open today despite a hartal underway in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protestContinue Reading
Sri Lanka honours fallen IPKF soldiers on India’s Independence Day
2025-08-15
Coinciding with India’s 79th National Independence Day, celebrated today (15), a commemorative event was held in Jaffna to honour theContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative launched in Northern province
2025-08-13
The Clean Sri Lanka initiative, a flagship government programme aimed at building a thriving nation and a beautiful life, wasContinue Reading
Rs. 21 Mn worth Kerala Cannabis seized in Jaffna
2025-07-31
A stock of Kerala Cannabis worth approximately Rs. 21.6 million has been seized in the Maruthankerny area in Vaththirayan, Jaffna.Continue Reading