A hunger strike has been initiated in Valvettithurai, Jaffna, calling for the reconstruction of the 12.8 km stretch of road between Valvettithurai and Thondaimanaru.

The Vavuniya District Anti-Liquor Unit has confirmed the arrest of three women allegedly engaged in prostitution during a surprise raid conducted yesterday.

Colombo: A petition has been filed at the Court of Appeal against Members of Parliament Dr. Pannilage and Dr. Archuna by the Chairman of the Abinawa Niwahal Peramuna Party.

Former Member of Parliament, M.K. Sivajilingam, has expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on key issues promised by the new government.

Three Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained in India for seven months due to a mechanical failure in their fishing vessel, arrived in Jaffna today, marking an emotional reunion with their families.

A young man tragically lost his life in a road accident that occurred in Mankumban, Jaffna.

Vavuniya: In a significant development, Kulasingam Thileepan, a former Member of Parliament for the Vanni District and Chairperson of the Vavuniya District Development Committee, has been arrested by the Vavuniya Anti-Fraud Division today.

Jaffna: Former Fisheries Minister and General Secretary of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Douglas Devananda, has raised concerns over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion of adopting a “humane approach” to resolve the ongoing fishermen’s issue between India and Sri Lanka.

The contentious liquor store in Udappiddy’s western region was the center of legal proceedings today at the Point Pedro Magistrate’s Court.

C. Sivamohan, former Member of Parliament and current member of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Central Committee, has filed a legal case at the Jaffna Magistrate’s Court, seeking an injunction to prevent the Central Committee from implementing decisions that allegedly violate the party’s constitution.