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Three Arrested in Jaffna for Smuggling 104kg of Kerala Cannabis

In a major anti-narcotics operation, Jaffna District Crime Prevention Police arrested three individuals for smuggling 104 kilograms of Kerala cannabis from India using two boats.

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Aruvi Women’s Network Provides Educational Supplies to Students in Batticaloa  

The Aruvi Women’s Network has stepped forward to support schoolchildren in need by distributing essential educational supplies in Batticaloa today.

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Grand Independence Day Celebration in Batticaloa with Multi-Ethnic Participation

By K. Saravanan Batticaloa witnessed a vibrant celebration of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day today (Feb 4) with the active participation of communities from all ethnic backgrounds.

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16 Inmates Released from Batticaloa Prison Under Presidential Pardon

(Kanagarasa Saravanan) In commemoration of Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day, 16 inmates were granted presidential pardon and released from Batticaloa Prison today (Feb 4).

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Tragedy Strikes: Worker Falls to Death from Telecommunication Tower in Vavuniya

A tragic accident claimed the life of a worker in Vavuniya’s Mahakachchakodiya area after he fell from a telecommunication tower during maintenance work, according to local police reports.

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Mysterious Surge in Dead Turtles Washing Ashore on Jaffna’s Beaches

A concerning rise in the number of dead turtles washing ashore along the beaches of Jaffna has been observed in recent weeks, raising environmental concerns.

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