The residents of Pungudutivu in Jaffna district have been facing significant hardship for years due to the absence of both government and private banking services.

Twelve Myanmar refugees, who were previously detained in connection with alleged human trafficking, were released on Tuesday (07.01.2025) and transferred to the temporary shelter at Kepapulavu.

In a move aimed at easing the long-standing transportation challenges faced by the people of the Northern Province, Vanni District MP Jegatheeswaran announced the launch of two additional train services between Colombo and Jaffna.

For over 10 days, a wild elephant has been suffering from a severely swollen leg, causing great concern among the local residents in Kilinochchi.

Kilinochchi Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. T. Vinothan, announced today, 6th of January, that two individuals have died, with suspicions pointing towards leptospirosis, a bacterial infection commonly transmitted through water contaminated by animal urine.

Minister Chandrasekar has announced that a thorough investigation will be conducted regarding the alleged illegal limestone excavation taking place in Jaffna.

The recent seizure of a vehicle carrying limestone with an excavation license, reportedly intercepted by NPP MP Illankumaran, has triggered a heated debate over limestone quarrying in the region.

January 5 A tragic incident in Kilinochchi has resulted in the death of a young father after he was electrocuted while cleaning a harvesting machine with water.

In the wake of the recent devastating floods that hit Pungudutivu, Jaffna, hundreds of residents were severely impacted, with many forced to abandon their homes and take temporary shelter in relief camps set up in local schools.