66 yr old woman arrested over disposal of Gold Jewellery from narcotics trafficking
2026-03-16
A 66‑year‑old woman from Mannar has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for allegedly aiding and abettingContinue Reading
Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, Arrests 02 fishermen off Mannar
2026-03-13
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended two (02) Indian fishermen while they were poachingContinue Reading
President AKD flags off construction of Hayleys Fentons’ Mannar wind power project
2026-01-15
In line with the Government’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 50-megawatt wind power project being developedContinue Reading
Sale and slaughter of meat banned in Mannar district
2025-12-04
The sale, storage, and slaughter of beef, mutton, and pork have been banned in the Mannar District for one weekContinue Reading
Rare Dugong rescued off Mannar coast
2025-11-17
A Dugong dugon was found entangled in a fishing net in the coastal waters of Vidattaltivu, Kattalampiddy, in the MannarContinue Reading
Cabinet rules out future wind projects in Mannar beyond three already approved
2025-11-04
The government has decided not to approve any new wind power projects in Mannar beyond the three projects already planned,Continue Reading
21 yr old man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking ‘ICE’
2025-10-10
A resident of Mannar has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment by Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela,Continue Reading
Feminist Collective condemns Police attack on Mannar protestors
2025-09-30
The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice has condemned the recent (26) attack by Police officers on peaceful protestors in Mannar.Continue Reading
Wind power project : Public protests continue in Mannar
2025-09-29
A protest march was held in Mannar today against the government’s decision to continue with the proposed wind power projectContinue Reading
Protest in Mannar against wind power plant
2025-09-27
Residents staged protests in Mannar on Friday night as turbines and other equipment for a proposed wind power plant wereContinue Reading
Navy foils Mannar bird smuggling racket
2025-09-12
The Sri Lanka Navy prevented a smuggling racket involving 91 birds during a search operation conducted in the vicinity ofContinue Reading
Mannar project : Energy Minister dismisses claims of threat to birds
2025-08-11
Dismissing claims that wind power projects in Mannar pose a threat to birds and wildlife, Minister of Energy Kumara JayakodyContinue Reading
Two children killed in separate road accidents on Thursday
2025-07-11
Two children, aged 15 and 04, have died in two separate road accidents reported in the Mannar and Kataragama areasContinue Reading
President vows action on illegal fishing after talks with Modi
2025-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said extensive discussions on the Sri Lanka–India fishing issue were held during the recent visit ofContinue Reading
Navy seizes smuggled cosmetics off Mannar Coast
2025-04-17
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled cosmetic products during a search operation in the Kiranchi sea area,Continue Reading
Govt plans new Mannar–Puttalam link reducing 90km travel distance
2025-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that discussions have been held on environmental concerns, and the government now hopes to connectContinue Reading
Mannar- Rameswaram ferry service : Update from President
2025-04-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says discussions are being planned with the Government of India regarding the ferry service between MannarContinue Reading
Petitions filed against Adani wind power project withdrawn
2025-03-18
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed at the Supreme Court seeking the annulment of the decision to award the constructionContinue Reading