The Tamil National Youth Council, through its General Secretary, Mr. S. Stevenson (Keethan), has issued an open letter to the President, highlighting the immediate developmental needs of the Kilinochchi District.

The ceremonial opening of the “Thiruvalluvar Housing Scheme”, a model village constructed under the Indian Housing Assistance Project, took place today in Malayalapuram, under the Karachchi Divisional Secretariat in Kilinochchi.

During a media interaction at a Thai Pongal event organized by the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) in Kilinochchi, MP S. Sridharan announced that he has sought an opportunity to discuss the ongoing Indian fishermen issue with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

As the Pongal festival approaches, the people of Kilinochchi are in high spirits, busy with festive preparations.

In a road accident that took place in Kilinochchi today, two individuals sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to the Kilinochchi Hospital for treatment.

Eight Indian fishermen, who were apprehended today in the waters of Mannar Bay, have been ordered to remain in remand custody until January 22.

Tension flared up today in front of the Kanagapuram cemetery, known as Maweerar Thuyelum Illam, where LTTE cadres were buried before 2009.

Montreal-based philanthropist Mr. Sinnathurai Shanmugalingam, widely known as “Montreal Siri,” extended his goodwill by distributing Pongal essentials and dry rations to differently-abled individuals in the Kilinochchi district.

A tragic road accident claimed the life of a 74-year-old man in Kilinochchi early this morning.

Health officials have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kilinochchi Central Bus Station, operated under the Northern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, demanding the immediate removal of overflowing sewage to maintain proper hygiene.