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Petitions filed against Adani wind power project withdrawn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
Adani group officially confirms pulling out of SL Wind Energy Project
2025-02-13
The Adani Group on Thursday said that it has pulled out of further engagement in a $442 million wind powerContinue Reading
Adani Group to Exit $1 Billion Wind Power Project in Sri Lanka?
2025-02-13
India’s Adani Green Energy has reportedly decided to withdraw from its US$1 billion wind energy project in Sri Lanka. DespiteContinue Reading
Adani Group says Sri Lanka didn’t cancel project
2025-01-24
India’s Adani Group has refuted reports claiming that its 484 MW wind power projects in Mannar and Pooneryn have beenContinue Reading
Adani Green Energy shares fall as reports emerge of Sri Lanka cancelling deal
2025-01-24
Adani Green Energy’s share price fell as reports emerged of Sri Lanka cancelling the conglomerate’s over $400 million project, IndiaContinue Reading
Police release more details on Mannar shooting
2025-01-16
Police investigations reveal the shooting reported in front of the Mannar Magistrate’s Court today was a result of a long-standingContinue Reading
Two killed, Two injured in shooting outside Mannar Court
2025-01-16
Two persons were reported dead and two others were injured in a shooting reported on the road in front ofContinue Reading
02 Indian fishing boats seized in the seas off Mannar
2024-12-05
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats with 14 fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters in theContinue Reading
Govt to take key decisions on Adani wind power project in Mannar
2024-10-14
The current interim Cabinet has decided to reconsider the matters related to the wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar byContinue Reading
Bathiudeen seeks President’s intervention against Mannar liquor bar
2024-09-27
All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader Rishad Bathiudeen has raised concerns over the establishment of a liquor bar in Mannar,Continue Reading
Adani power project in SL : SJB accuses of financial fraud
2024-06-27
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has questioned the government’s approval of the proposed project to developContinue Reading
President says unfair to arrest & fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sitesContinue Reading
“Jayagamu Sri Lanka” program in Mannar to focus on Japan job opportunities
2024-04-19
The next phase of the ”Jayagamu Sri Lanka” program will focus on employment opportunities in Japan, the Ministry of LabourContinue Reading
53,000 prescription drug capsules seized in Mannar
2024-02-29
A stock of 53,000 Pregabalin capsules that were concealed in the shrubs at the Iluppukadawai lagoon in Mannar was discoveredContinue Reading