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Nelliyadi Police Accused of Brutality and Wrongful Arrest

A local resident, Nandakumar Ilangeswaran, has accused the Nelliyadi police of wrongful arrest and severe physical assault, including breaking his hand.

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Dr. Shiri Bawanantharajah Appointed as Regional Coordination Committee Chairman for Jaffna District

Dr. Shiri Bawanantharajah, Member of Parliament from the National People’s Power (NPP), has been appointed as the Regional Coordination Committee Chairman for the divisional secretariat divisions of Jaffna District.

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Clarification Statement from the Family of the Jaffna Government Agent Regarding the Road Accident

In light of recent social media reports, we would like to clarify the facts regarding the road accident involving the son of the Jaffna Government Agent.

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Nine Tamil National Parties Unite to Contest Local Government Elections Under ‘Conch’ Symbol

In a significant political development, nine Tamil national parties have come together to contest the upcoming local government elections under the ‘Conch’ symbol.

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Woman Arrested in Jaffna for Fraud Targeting Returnees from Abroad

Kopay police have arrested a woman involved in a financial scam, using fake medical reports to deceive individuals returning from abroad.

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Kondavil Ramakrishna Maha Vidyalaya Students Visit Jaffna District Secretariat to Observe Productivity Operations

A delegation from Kondavil Ramakrishna Maha Vidyalaya, including the Deputy Principal, teachers, and students, visited the Jaffna District Secretariat yesterday to gain firsthand insight into the district’s productivity operations.

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ITAK Responds to TNPF’s Call for Joint Action on Constitutional Reform and Ethnic Issue

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has responded to the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF)’s call for joint action regarding the new constitution and a solution to the ethnic issue, stating that they will engage in discussions on the matter at an appropriate time.

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Journalists Interrogated Over Fake Facebook Post on Temple Demolition

Two journalists from Jaffna, Kandasamy Bharathan and Thambithurai Pradeepan, were subjected to intense interrogation for nearly six hours by the Palali police in connection with a controversial Facebook post calling for the demolition of the Thaiyiddy Vihara.

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Man Arrested in Jaffna with 30kg Live Turtle and 20kg Turtle Meat

Jaffna police arrested a 57-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with the illegal hunting and sale of turtles.

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TNPF Visits Site of Human Remains Recovery in Jaffna’s Chemmani  

Members of the Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF), including MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, visited the site in Jaffna’s Chemmani Hindu Cemetery, where human remains were reportedly unearthed.

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