January
A heated controversy has erupted in Jaffna’s political and social circles following a public spat between renowned literary organizer and commentator R. Jeyarajh and Member of Parliament Dr. Ramanathan Archuna.
December
Actors Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan recently traveled together to Goa to attend actress Keerthy Suresh’s wedding to Antony Thattil.
December
In a peculiar approach to road repairs, sections of the Meesalai-Allarai Road in the Chavakachcheri area are reportedly being fixed using unconventional methods.
December
Jaffna District MP Shiritharan has addressed criticism for not standing up when Minister Chandrasegaram entered the DCC meeting. Speaking exclusively to the North Beat website, MP Shiritharan defended his position, emphasizing his consistent approach in such meetings.
December
Jaffna, Sri Lanka – Controversial Member of Parliament Dr. Archuna is facing widespread criticism after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly intimidating security personnel at the Jaffna Teaching Hospital. The incident, which has sparked a national outcry, highlights yet another instance of the MP’s contentious actions.
December
Date: 09.12.24, Monday Location: A prominent hospital in the North A controversial Member of Parliament, often referred to as the “Gold Keeper,” has sparked outrage after an unannounced and unauthorized visit to a hospital, where he reportedly confronted the medical superintendent in a bizarre display of entitlement.
December
Dr. Sivachandran Sivaganam has taken to social media to express his frustration and disapproval of the ongoing criticisms and accusations against Dr. Sathyamoorthy, a prominent figure associated with the development of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital.
December
Location: Parliament Drama unfolded in Parliament yesterday (03.12.24) when the controversial Dream Medical Superintendent, who is also a Member of Parliament, found himself in a heated altercation at the opposition office. Known for his allegiance to the ruling NPP party, the Medical Superintendent surprised many by seeking speech time from the opposition’s time allocation committee—a move that raised eyebrows.
December
The recent floods have left most of the northern areas devastated, with countless families affected by the unexpected disaster. In response, several volunteers and politicians have stepped forward to distribute cooked meals and raw provisions.
November
In a surprising twist, a former MP and once-prominent lawyer, known for his high-profile legal career, has decided to step back from Tamil nationalist-related cases. The lawyer, who is also noted for his staunch anti-Tamil nationalist stance, faced a significant defeat in the recent general elections—rejected by Tamil voters for his controversial positions.