Mannar police have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying two suspects involved in the shooting incident that occurred in front of the Mannar Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, January 16.

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lambart ) The Mannar Tamil Sangam is set to celebrate the Tamil festival of Thai Pongal with a grand cultural event this Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 9:00 AM.

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lembet) The Mannar District Secretariat hosted a vibrant Suriyapongal celebration and farmer felicitation event today at 9:00 AM at the district secretariat premises.

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lembet) A tragic shooting occurred this morning (Thursday) outside the Mannar Magistrate’s Court, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving two others injured.

Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lembet Efforts are ongoing to locate a 23-year-old man who went missing after reportedly drowning in the Malwathu Oya river in the Kunchukulam area, under the Madhu Police Division.

(Reported by Mannar Correspondent S.R. Lempet) Major M. Victor Fernando of the Mannar Uyilangulam 542 Security Division has been honored with prestigious accolades for his invaluable service to the Buddhist community in the Anuradhapura and Mannar regions.

The National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET) recently conducted a certificate awarding ceremony and cultural event for government officials who successfully completed the 100-hour and 150-hour second language training programs.

By S.R. Lembet, Mannar Correspondent As Tamils worldwide gear up to celebrate Thai Pongal on Tuesday, January 14th, the people of Mannar district are actively making preparations for this cherished harvest festival. The festive spirit is palpable in the region, with locals busy purchasing essential items for the grand celebration.

(Mannar Correspondent S.R. Lempet) The Director of the Mannar Socio-Economic Development Organization (MSEDO), Mr. Jackson Figueredo, has been summoned by the Colombo Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement regarding a recent protest organized in Mullaitivu.

Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lambert An awareness seminar for Mannar district government officials on the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative was held today at 2:00 PM at the Mannar District Secretariat Conference Hall.