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Harvest Festival Held in Iluppaikkadavai with Traditional Tamil Flair

(Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lembet) A grand Harvest Festival organized by the Iluppaikkadavai Farmers’ Association was successfully held yesterday (Thursday, 9th) in Parankikamam, located in the Manthai West Divisional Secretariat area of Mannar district.

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Mannar Sathosa and Thiruketheeswaram Human Mass Grave Case: Court Hearings and Submission of Reports  

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lempet) The legal proceedings related to the Mannar Sathosa mass grave and the Thiruketheeswaram human burial site were taken up for hearing yesterday (Thursday, 9th) at the Mannar Magistrate’s Court.

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11 Dolphins Found Dead in Wilpattu National Park Waters

A tragic discovery was made on Tuesday when 11 common bottlenose dolphins were found dead along the coastal boundary of Wilpattu National Park, near the Kollankanath area.

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Youth Arrested in Mannar with 200 Illicit Pills

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lembet) January 5 – Acting on a tip-off received by the military intelligence unit, Murungan Police arrested a 23-year-old youth from Silavathurai with a large quantity of illegal pills on Saturday (4).

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“We Will Not Hesitate to Take Action Against Inefficient Public Officials” – Deputy Minister Upali Samarasinghe

(Mannar Correspondent – S.R. Lembet) January 4 Deputy Minister and Head of the Coordination Committee, Upali Samarasinghe, issued a stern warning to public officials, emphasizing that the government will take decisive action against those who fail to serve the public efficiently.

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Temporary Suspension of Wind Power Project and Sand Mining Operations in Mannar Following Intense Public Opposition

(Mannar Correspondent: S.R. Lambert) 03 January A decision has been made to temporarily suspend the controversial wind power generation project and mineral sand excavation activities in the Mannar region, following strong public opposition.

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