Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart Nurses across the country staged a protest yesterday (Thursday, 27th) afternoon, citing grievances over the government’s budget allocations, which they claim have not provided them with the promised benefits.

Former Northern Province Health Minister, Dr. Gnana Gunaseelan, has reportedly sought asylum in a foreign country along with his family, citing threats to their safety and ongoing political persecution.

(Mannar Correspondent - S.R. Lambart) Mannar’s historic Thiruketheeswaram Temple, one of the sacred sites praised in the hymns of the revered Nayanmars, witnessed a grand Maha Shivaratri celebration yesterday (February 26, 2025).

By Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart A total of 32 Indian fishermen have been remanded until February 7 following their arrest for allegedly trespassing into Sri Lankan waters and engaging in illegal fishing using prohibited equipment.

Mannar Fishermen’s Associations Voice Strong Concerns Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart The continuous illegal entry of Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan waters has sparked growing concerns among local fishermen’s associations in Mannar.

Mannar Correspondent - S.R. Lambart In a significant ecclesiastical event, the newly appointed Bishop of Mannar, Most Rev. Dr. Antonypillai Gnanapragasam, officially assumed office on Sunday (23rd February).

Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart A large-scale coastal cleanup campaign was officially launched today (23rd) in the Mannar district as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative aimed at maintaining a cleaner environment across the country.

Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart Bishop Antonypillai Gnanapragasam, a native of Mannar, was consecrated as the 4th Bishop of the Mannar Diocese yesterday (Saturday, 22nd).

Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lambart The Mannar District Federation of Public Organizations has sent an urgent letter to the President, demanding an immediate halt to three major development projects—wind farms, titanium mining, and coastal soil excavation—on Mannar Island.

By S.R. Lambart Mannar District, known for its strategic location along migratory bird routes, is once again witnessing the arrival of various bird species from different parts of the world.