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
Minister apologises for Jaffna train change without notice
2025-07-09
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake has issued an apology on behalf of the Ministry after the Jaffna Intercity train had changedContinue Reading
Under the Beauty, the Buried Truth: What Chemmani Means for Sri Lanka’s Soul
2025-07-08
By Arun Arokianathan If you’ve ever been to Sri Lanka, you’ve likely heard someone talk about how beautiful it is.Continue Reading
Chemmani mass graves : Child’s remains, toys, and bag unearthed in Jaffna
2025-07-02
The Chemmani mass graves, recently unearthed in Jaffna, have yielded human remains believed to be that of a child, alongsideContinue Reading
Two youths arrested with fake passports at BIA
2025-06-26
Two youths who had attempted to travel to Italy using a forged Indian passport have been arrested at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Joint letter to UN Rights Chief calls for accountability in Sri Lanka
2025-06-25
A joint letter by several Tamil political parties to the visiting UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, hasContinue Reading
Protest calling for justice for Jaffna’s Chemmani mass grave enters third day
2025-06-25
A peaceful protest calling for justice for the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna entered its third day today. The peacefulContinue Reading
ITAK forms Jaffna Municipal Council
2025-06-13
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has formed the Jaffna Municipal Council after securing a majority of votes. ITAK GeneralContinue Reading
Local official of Indian Consulate Jaffna dies in accident
2025-05-26
A local official of the Consulate General of India in Jaffna was reported dead in a road accident today, itContinue Reading
Sumanthiran warns Govt over Jaffna land acquisition
2025-05-02
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has issued a stern warning to the Anura Kumara Dissanayake government, demanding an immediateContinue Reading
PM Harini violated Election laws – Sumanthiran
2025-04-28
Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) General Secretary and former MP M.A. Sumanthiran has called on the National Election Commission toContinue Reading
Jaffna’s Vasavilan- Palaly Road opened for vehicular traffic after 34 years
2025-04-10
The Vasavilan–Palaly road in Jaffna was fully opened for vehicular traffic today, after nearly 34 years. It is reported thatContinue Reading
Jaffna Airport welcomes first Indigo flight from India’s Tiruchirappalli
2025-03-31
The first Indigo Airlines flight from India’s Tiruchirappalli arrived at the Jaffna International Airport on Sunday (30 Mar). According toContinue Reading
Minister reveals plans for Sri Lanka’s domestic flights
2025-03-31
Plans are underway to increase domestic flights to encourage local tourists, Minister of Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake said. Minister BimalContinue Reading
38 years later, woman and child killed during war receive proper burial in Jaffna
2025-03-26
The bodies of a woman and child that had been buried under a house during Sri Lanka’s civil war haveContinue Reading
President AKD in Jaffna tomorrow
2025-01-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a visit to Jaffna in the Northern Province tomorrow (Jan 31), the firstContinue Reading