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
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
