A group of ancestral landowners from Thaayiddi has firmly rejected the notion of “alternative land” and announced a protest on the upcoming Poya Day.

Jaffna University students, under the leadership of the University Students’ Union, observed Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day as a ‘Black Day’, holding a protest at the university premises.

Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam declared that Sri Lanka’s Independence Day is a “Black Day” for the Tamil Nation.

Former Parliamentarian and Justice C.V. Wigneswaran expressed profound sorrow over the passing of veteran Tamil politician Mavai Senathirajah, highlighting his commitment to peace and reconciliation.

EPDP leader and Secretary General Douglas Devananda, paying his final respects to veteran Tamil leader Mavai Senathirajah, declared that his demise marks “the end of an era in Eelam Tamil political history.”

Former Minister and Member of Parliament from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Namal Rajapaksa, paid his final respects to the late Mavai Senathirajah today.

The final rites for Mawai will take place tomorrow, Sunday, beginning at 8:00 AM at his residence with religious ceremonies.

In a heated discussion at the Jaffna District Development Coordination Committee meeting held yesterday (Friday), Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam strongly opposed the Northern Province Governor’s proposal to offer alternative land to those affected by the illegal construction of Thaïttī Vihāra.

The lifeless body of a 70-year-old man was recovered yesterday morning from an unprotected canal known as Kaaliyankeni, located along the Thuraiyoor-Suruvi link road in the Thuraiyoor 6th division of Velanai.

Public frustration over alleged police misconduct and inaction has reached a tipping point, with locals in Ramanathapuram and Eechankulam demanding the closure of police stations.