BOI charts northern growth strategy at investment summit
2026-01-22
The Northern Province took centre stage in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape as it hosted the Northern Investment Summit 2026 onContinue Reading
Northern Investment Summit held in Jaffna
2026-01-22
The Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26) commenced on Wednesday (21 Jan), at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna under theContinue Reading
President unveils housing support for war-affected families
2026-01-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (16 Jan) launched the 2026 National Housing Programme, “A Place to Belong – A BeautifulContinue Reading
CID arrests woman over alleged sharing of ex-partner’s intimate images
2026-01-15
A female computer engineer was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (13 Jan), accused of releasing nudeContinue Reading
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