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Petitions filed against Adani wind power project withdrawn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
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
